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THE 21   ASIA PACIFIC FORUM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS RESEARCH IN TOURISM

ST

APF2025

14 - 16 May

SHTM, PolyU

14 May, 2025 (Wednesday)

15:00 - 21:00

16:15 - 17:30

18:30 - 20:30

Conference Registration (B1/F, SHTM)

Pre-Conference Workshop (THB100, SHTM)

"Meet the Editor"

Panelists:

  • Prof. Kaye Chon, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing and Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research

  • Prof. Cathy Hsu, Editor-in-Chief of Tourism Management

  • Prof. Haiyan Song, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of China Tourism Research

  • Prof. Haiyan Kong, Regional Editor (China) of Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research

  • Prof. Honggen Xiao, Managing Editor of Journal of China Tourism Research

Session Chairs:

  • Mr. Ratiibu Ssemata, PhD student, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  • Ms. Cyan Zheng, PhD student, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Opening Reception (B1, SHTM)

15 May, 2025 (Thursday)

08:00 - 18:00

 

09:00 - 10:30 

 

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10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:30

 

12:30 - 14:00

 

14:00 - 15:30

 

15:30 - 16:00

 

16:00 - 17:30

Conference Registration (B1/F,SHTM)

Conference Opening (THB100, SHTM)

  • Prof. Kaye CHON, Dean and Chair Professor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Panel Discussion (THB100, SHTM)

"From Graduate to Scholar: Insights from Early-Career Academics"

Panelists:

  • Dr. Simone Bianco, Assistant Professor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  • Dr. Dori Davari, Assistant Professor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  • Dr. Faye Hao, Assistant Professor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  • Dr. Wangoo Lee, Assistant Professor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Session Chairs:

  • Ms. Daffne Qiu, PhD student, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  • Mr. Jacky Yang, PhD student, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Refreshment Break (B1/F, SHTM)

Parallel Sessions - Paper Presentation (B1/F, SHTM)

Lunch (Bistro 1979 - B2/F, SHTM)

Parallel Sessions - Paper Presentation (B1/F, SHTM)

Refreshment Break (B1/F, SHTM)

Parallel Sessions - Paper Presentation (B1/F, SHTM)

16 May, 2025 (Friday)

08:00 - 18:00

09:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:30

12:30 - 14:00

14:00 - 15:30

15:30 - 16:00

16:00 - 17:30

Conference Registration (B1/F, SHTM)

Panel Discussion (THB100, SHTM)

"From Graduate to Industry Leader: The Journey to Professional Success "

Panelists:

  • Ms. Sylvia Chung, Chief Business Impact Officer at Chinachem Group

  • Mr. Pierandrea Falchi, Cost Controller at Swire Hotels

  • Ms. Renee Kim, General Manager at Regala Skycity Hotel

  • Dr. Robin Ning, General Manager at Hualuxe Kunming

  • Mr. Calvin Yuen, Senior Manager, Headquarters Food & Beverage, Shangri-La Group

Session Chair:

  • Dr. Simone Bianco, Assistant Professor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Refreshment Break (B1/F, SHTM)

Parallel Sessions - Paper Presentation (B1/F, SHTM)

Lunch (Bistro 1979 - B2/F, SHTM)

Parallel Sessions - Paper Presentation (B1/F, SHTM)

Refreshment Break (B1/F, SHTM)

Concluding Session (THB100, SHTM)

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