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Since 1998, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) has been a pioneer in shaping the Hong Kong and Asia tourism industry. Today, our programmes not only nurture innovative leaders in hospitality, tourism, and real estate, but also set the standard for a future-ready industry by embracing research in eco-tourism, emphasising the importance of respecting local environments and cultures while driving progress in the field.

SHTM is dedicated to developing entrepreneurial thinkers and visionary leaders ready to offer deep industry insights on a global scale. Through a holistic education that blends strategic business knowledge with practical hospitality and real estate applications, we bridge the gap between theory and practice.

School Director

Professor Robert Li Xiang

Contact Us

7/F, Cheng Yu Tung Building
12 Chak Cheung Street
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

+852 3943 8593 / +852 3943 1644 +852 2603 7724 htm@cuhk.edu.hk

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Statistics

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management produces entrepreneurs and leaders who can harness a profound understanding of international trends to bring innovation to the hospitality, tourism, and real estate industries.

1998

Year of establishment

No. 42

in Hospitality & Leisure Management, QS World University Rankings 2026

1st

Teaching Hotel in Hong Kong, Established in 2008

News

CUHK Business School co-hosts HKU–CUHK Real Estate Doctoral Symposium

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School and the Faculty of Architecture at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) jointly hosted the second HKU–CUHK Real Estate Doctoral Symposium on 5 March 2026.

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Professor Robert Li Inaugurated as the Fung King Hey Memorial Professor of Tourism Management

Professor Robert Li Xiang, the Fung King Hey Memorial Professor of Tourism Management and director of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School, delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.

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CUHK SHTM hosts the “NextGen Tourism Summit: Leading the Experience Economy”

On 22 November 2025, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School successfully hosted the “NextGen Tourism Summit: Leading the Experience Economy.” The event brought together leading scholars and industry leaders to explore research visions, educational innovation, industry collaboration, and strategic responses to the experience economy paradigm.

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CUHK Business School launches pioneering MSc in Leadership for Experience Economy

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School is pleased to announce the launch of its new Master of Science (MSc) in Leadership for Experience Economy (LEE) programme, with its first intake scheduled for the 2026-27 academic year. A first-of-its-kind in the Asia-Pacific region, this programme is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders for the rapidly expanding experience economy, where business success is driven by creating impactful experiences that foster emotional connections.

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No. 1 in Asia

University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Top 100 Business School Research Rankings in 2024-2025