中国上海2007年02月09日 /新闻稿网 - Xinwengao.com/ - In response to the expanding opportunity in the hotel and tourism industry in China, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Hotel Online have teamed up to offer this special seminar on China Hotel & Tourism Development in New York on 27 April 2007. Renowned China experts from Asia will be speaking at the Seminar on issues related to China’s hospitality industry such as: * Investment in hotel development * Analysis of hotel development and demand in China * Hotel ownership structure * Service quality and management development needs * Analysis of China’s outbound travel patterns * Management and labour relationships * Multiunit operations and human resources development in China Topics and Speakers Overview of hotel and tourism industry in China – Current Issues and Challenges Prof. Kaye Chon, Chair Professor and Director, School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Development Trend in China’s Hotel & Tourism Industry Dr. Tim Gao, CEO of TEDA Hotels Management Company Ltd., Beijing Hotel Ownership and Investment in China Mr Frank Hou, President, Jinling Hotels Management Co., Ltd. The Hotel Industry Performance, Profitability and Outlook Mr. Leo Yen, Director, Horwath HTL Asia Pacific China Outbound Market – from the Government’s Perspective Mr. Tony Tse, Program Director (Industry Partnerships), School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Registration The registration fee for the seminar is US$750 per person until 28 February 2007 and US$1,000 thereafter. The fee covers the full day program, one lunch and two coffee breaks. For more information about the Seminar on China Hotel & Tourism Development and to download a registration form, please click www.polyu.edu.hk/htm/edp/chtd or www. Hotel-online.com (or email: [email protected]). Cancellations received in writing before 15 March 2007 will be accepted and fees refunded less US$100 administration expenses. No refund thereafter. Venue Le Parker Meridien 118 West 57th Street New York NY 10019