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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

Programmes

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 to host leading global tourism research conference TTRA 2028 in Hong Kong

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School has successfully secured the bid to host the 2028 Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) International Conference in Hong Kong. Debuting in Asia for the first time in its nearly 60-year history, the TTRA conference is expected …

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Professor Zoe Yang awarded RGC Overseas Research Fellowship to advance global research

Professor Zoe Yang of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School has been awarded funding under the Research Grants Council’s (RGC) Overseas Research Fellowship Scheme (ORFS) for the 2026/27 academic year. The prestigious fellowship recognises her research excellence and will support collaborations with leading international scholars. Launched by the RGC this year on …

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CUHK ranks 10th worldwide for real estate research leadership

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has been ranked 10th worldwide in the Real Estate Academic Leadership (REAL) Institutional Rankings for 2021-2025, placing first in Hong Kong and second in Asia. The REAL rankings rigorously evaluate the number of articles published in the top three real estate research journals over the past five years—The …

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CUHK Business School students win platinum and gold awards at IFMA Student Competition 2026

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School has topped the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Student Competition for the second consecutive year. Two teams of students from the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) captured the highest honours, taking home the Platinum Award (the champion) as well as the Gold Award (the …

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Publications

No. 21

Financial Times Masters in Finance 2026 Pre-experience Programmes Ranking