HTM anniversary

This year, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management (HTM) celebrated 25 years of preparing students for careers in hospitality and the tourism trade. Indeed, 14 of the HKCEC's own current management staff are themselves graduates of HTM. In celebration of this milestone, HTM put on an anniversary dinner at the Convention Hall attended by a large number of academics, graduates and industry players. Over 700 attended the event, which was themed around the title 'Glittering 25: Celebration of the Stars'. Special events included a performance by renowned pianist Choi Sown-le on a Bosendorfer grand piano decorated with 9,000 Swarovski crystals, specially transported from Vienna for the event. More glitter came with the display of a crystal evening gown by major sponsor Thierry Mugler. HTM has now launched over 10,000 talents into Hong Kong's hospitality industry in its quarter century of existence, and on the evidence of the anniversary dinner, has built up a strong sense of loyalty and an impressive 'old boy' network. We wish the School all the best as it launches on its second 25 years!