APF2025
Sponsorship
Macau University of Tourism
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM), established in 1995, is formerly known as Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM). It is a public institution of higher education in Macao. UTM offers degree programmes, as well as professional training in a wide range of culture, tourism and hospitality management related disciplines such as hospitality, tourism, cultural and heritage, creative and cultural studies, events and beyond. UTM offers degree programmes that emphasise both theory and practice, supported by an excellent international teaching and research team, aiming at the all-round development of students with a view to raising their competitiveness, employability and entrepreneurial ability. UTM provides scholarships and other grants to eligible students. For more information, please visit the UTM Admission website at:
College of Tourism and Service Management, Nankai University
As a pioneer in China's tourism education, Nankai University introduced the nation's first undergraduate program in Tourism Foreign Language in 1981, followed by the establishment of master’s (1991) and doctoral (2003) programs. In 2023, Hospitality & Tourism Management at Nankai was ranked 21st globally according to Shanghai Ranking. Nankai University, offers two National First-Class Undergraduate Programs: Tourism Management and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) Economy and Management. Our research focuses on key areas including the construction of tourism basic theory, innovation in new forms of tourism, governance of emerging science and technology in tourism, multi-disciplinary governance in tourism, rural tourism, and sustainability. Over the past decade, the college has secured numerous national major, key, and general funding projects, cultivated many distinguished alumni, and significantly contributed to the advancement of tourism education and the development of the tourism industry.
Macau University of Science and Technology
The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Macau University of Science and Technology keeps pace with global trends, advocating for experiential learning. It places great importance on the integration of theory and case studies, focusing on cultivating students' practical skills and professional qualities to adapt to the future trends of international development. Our excellent programs in the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management are accredited by TedQual certification from the UNWTO with high scores. Additionally, the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management ranked top 26 in the Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects in 2024 and is a proud member of PATA, CHRIE and APTA. The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management also features the leading teaching restaurant “The Seasons” and the Guest House (Training Hotel) managed by our students. In addition, there are four well equipped food and beverage laboratories, providing students with the most practical training environment.
College of Professional and Continuing Education
The College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) is a self-financing arm of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), one of the top 100 universities worldwide.
PolyU CPCE, the largest provider of full-time tertiary education in Hong Kong, oversees the operations of Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) which offers associate degree and higher diploma programmes, and the School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED) which offers articulation honours degree and master’s degree programmes.
PolyU CPCE aspires to be a leading self-financing tertiary institution in Hong Kong, offering a flexible "2+2" articulation pathway via PolyU HKCC and PolyU SPEED for students to obtain a degree awarded by PolyU.
Driven by PolyU's motto, "To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind," PolyU CPCE is committed to serving society through collaborations and partnerships with professional bodies, businesses, and community groups while supporting its members' development and excellence.
School of Hotel and Tourism Management, Chinese University of Hong Kong
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) is part of the Business School at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), a top university in Asia and leading global higher education institution. CUHK consistently achieves high international rankings, including #6 in Asia and #36 globally in the QS rankings for 2025.
SHTM benefits from the CUHK Business School's esteemed business education, offering a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs (MBA, MSc, EMBA, DBA, MPhil, PhD) to over 5,000 students, along with executive education. This strong foundation empowers SHTM to cultivate future leaders for the experience economy, particularly in the hospitality, tourism, and real estate sectors. The school provides an AACSB-accredited BBA program in Hospitality and Real Estate (HRE), the first integrated undergraduate program of its kind in Asia. Additionally, the MSc in Real Estate (MRE) is the only master's degree in Asia that integrates multidisciplinary research and teaching from real estate, business, and hospitality. Both the BBA and MSc programs are accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The school also offers the MPhil-PhD in Business Administration, specializing in Hospitality and Real Estate, preparing students for academic and research careers.
Duy Tan University
Duy Tan University (DTU), located in Da Nang, is the first and largest private university in Central Vietnam. Over its 30-year history, DTU has developed a comprehensive educational framework, offering a wide range of programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels. These programs span a wide range of fields, including Management, Tourism, Engineering, Technology, Fine Arts, Arts, Medicine and Experimental Sciences.
DTU has achieved significant international recognition, as evidenced by its high rankings in prominent global university assessments:
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QS World University Rankings 2025: Ranked 495th globally
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Times Higher Education 2025: Top 600+ globally
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U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025: Top 300 globally
In addition, DTU has achieved prestigious international accreditations, including ABET accreditation from the United States for its engineering and technology programs and UNWTO.TedQual accreditation for its Tourism and Hospitality programs, a first for a Vietnamese university.
Join Duy Tan University (DTU) today and unlock a world of dynamic learning, creative exploration, and boundless opportunities!
Come and be a part of our journey to new heights!