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IMPACT2023
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WELCOME TO IMPACT2023

Kaye CHON

Kaye CHON

Conference Co-Chair

Dean and Chair Professor

Walter & Wendy Kwok Family Foundation Professor in

International Hospitality Management

School of Hotel and Tourism Management

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Steve Hood

Steve HOOD

Conference Co-Chair

SVP of Research, STR

Director, SHARE Center

We have the utmost pleasure in inviting you to participate in the IMPACT2023 conference, which is scheduled to be held at Hotel ICON and School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 7-8 December 2023. 

The post-pandemic era presents both challenges and opportunities for the tourism and hospitality industry. The challenges include recovering from financial losses, implementing health and safety protocols, and adapting to changing traveler preferences. However, there are also opportunities for innovation and growth. The industry can embrace sustainability practices, leverage technology for enhanced guest experiences, and foster collaboration between academia and industry. By embracing these opportunities, the tourism and hospitality sector can not only recover but also thrive in the post-pandemic era, providing memorable experiences for travelers and contributing to economic growth and development.

 

Addressing the theme of "Tourism and Hospitality in Post-Pandemic Era", IMPACT2023 serves as a platform for industry executives, government officials and academics to interact on trends and insights, to share research findings and practices, to explore creative pathways, and to envisage strategies to the end of achieving sustainability, revitalisation and resilience after the pandemic. 

 

In a joint effort, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, its Hospitality and Tourism Research Centre, and STR have partnered to co-organize IMPACT2023. The conference is dedicated to fostering collaboration between academia and industry, with the aim of generating positive outcomes for the hospitality and tourism community.

 

IMPACT2023 is guided by a team of accomplished SHTM undergraduate students from the Practice of Special Events Class. These remarkable students have formed an organizing committee, taking charge of the conference's management and designing an enlightening program that ensures an incomparable experience for our diverse delegates.

We are eagerly looking forward to your participation in the conference and your visit to Hong Kong!

INVITED SPEAKERS

Jin Guang Teng
Jin-Guang TENG
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Ki Joon Back
Ki-Joon BACK
University of Houston
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Dane CHENG
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Mandy Fan
Mandy FAN
Langham Hospitality Group
Dori Davari
Dori DAVARI
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Noor Ahmad Hamid
Noor Ahmad HAMID
Pacific Asia Travel Association
Cathy HSU
Cathy HSU
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Amanda Hyndman
Amanda HYNDMAN
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Shawn Jang
Shawn JANG
Purdue University
Abbie Gayle Johnson
Abbie-Gayle JOHNSON
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mimi li
Mimi LI
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Joseph TORMEY
Joseph TORMEY

California State University San Bernardino

Sarah WANG
Sarah WANG

World Travel & Tourism Council

Herbert YUM
Herbert YUM

Euromonitor International

Tasos KOUSLOGLOU
Tasos KOUSLOGLOU
Sun Hung Kai Properties
Haiyan SONG
Haiyan SONG

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Iis TUSSYADIAH
Iis TUSSYADIAH

University of Surrey

Honggen XIAO
Honggen XIAO

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Tao ZHOU

JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group Greater China

Daniel Leung
Daniel LEUNG
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Nicholas Thomas
Nicholas THOMAS

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Dan WANG
Dan WANG

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Qu XIAO
Qu XIAO

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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