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Teaching Hotel
The SHTM’s teaching hotel, due to open in Tsim Sha Tsui East in 2010, is
set to further enhance PolyU’s reputation as a world leader in
hospitality and tourism education. A very important way in which this will
be achieved will be a floor of dedicated prototype guestrooms.
Speaking of this exciting concept, Professor Kaye Chon, Director of the
SHTM, said that it would fit well with both PolyU’s aim of producing
preferred graduates through application-oriented training and the School’s
ongoing efforts in developing industry partnerships.
The prototype rooms will function as live classrooms and showcase
technologies developed by PolyU and selected industry partners,
facilitating research into the enhancement of the guest experience,
environmental protection and management, and the development of new
products, materials and services. The overall aim will be to inspire the next
generation of hotel guestroom design.
Prototype for
Industry Collaboration
Focusing on the themes of well-being and green living, the
prototype rooms will feature telehealth armchairs and
smartbeds, environmentally friendly building materials,
including recycled and unconventional products, and a solarassisted
electricity supply. The décor and sound systems will be
specially designed to complement this by creating a peaceful
and relaxing atmosphere.
Combining the School’s concern for the environment with the practicalities
of refurbishment, the room layouts will be designed in such a way that
only minor construction work will be needed to effect changes. The rooms
will be marketed as sites of inspiration, and guest feedback will be
constantly sought to judge the benefits of the various facilities and
amenities offered.
Professor Chon said that the prototype rooms will not only serve as a
platform to develop and showcase new technologies and hotel designs,
but will also allow the use of advanced business concepts in hotel
management.
The SHTM is now inviting expressions of interest from industry partners for
the development of the prototype rooms. Hotel suppliers and providers in
technology, housekeeping and personal well-being are welcome to contact
Mr Ian Lee, Senior Manager (Hotel Development), by email at hmil@polyu.
edu.hk for further information.
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