The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has
opened the expanded Samsung Digital Lab for Hospitality Technology,
and the new premises for its School of Hotel and Tourism
Management (SHTM) in the former site of its staff quarters in Tsimshatsui
East, Hong Kong.
Equipped with advanced computing facilities and
specialized software for the industry, the expanded Samsung
Digital Lab for Hospitality Technology is one of the major
facilities in the new SHTM premises.
Built around the sponsorship from Samsung
Electronics, the Digital Lab is home to a wide range of computing
and audio-visual equipment, including 67 sets of 15.6” wide screen
notebooks, 40” Full HD LCD iDTVs, 4-in-1 colour multi-functional
laser printers, projectors and blu-ray players. All computers are
installed with advanced software products that facilitate teaching
of subjects including lodging management, revenue management,
financial management, convention and events management,
E-business, hospitality technology management and data analysis
for the industry.
“The hospitality and tourism sector is a
major pillar of Hong Kong’s economy. As the leading provider of
hospitality and tourism education in the Asia Pacific region, SHTM
has been instrumental in nurturing young professionals much sought
after by the industry,” said Mr Alex Chung, Chief Operating
Officer of Samsung Electronics Hong Kong. “Sharing a common
vision to advancing educational development, Samsung has been
working closely with PolyU in establishing and expanding the
Samsung Digital Lab for Hospitality Technology for the good of
students. We believe that the Lab will bring long-term benefits to
students by providing them with the opportunity to learn and apply
the latest information technology in the industry setting. We are
also privileged to be able to inject creativity into hospitality
and tourism education.”
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