To promote academic exchange in the field of tourism management, to explore new research trends, theories, methods, and to provide a platform for dialogue among young and excellent scholars, the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (F.H.T.M.) at Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.) successfully organized the The 1st International Early-Career Researcher Conference in Hospitality and Tourism from May 10-12, 2024. Dr. Gabby Walters, Associate Professor with the University of Queensland’s Business School and Deputy Associate Dean (Research) for the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law and Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Vacation Marketing, Prof. Hanqin Qiu, Distinguished Professor, Dean of International School of Cultural Tourism of Hangzhou City University, Prof. Jinsoo Lee, Professor of Marketing School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Managing Editor of Journal of Travel & Tourism, Prof. Ben K. Goh, Professor, Dean of Faculty of Hospitality and tourism Management at Macau University of Science and Technology were be invited as the Keynote Speakers.
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Welcome Speech by Professor Ben K. Goh, Dean of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Professor Ben K. Goh, Dean of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management delivered the welcome speech, expressing to welcome scholars to the 1st International Early-Career Researcher Conference in Hospitality and Tourism at Macau University of Science and Technology. Professor Ben K. Goh expressed that the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (F.H.T.M.) at Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.) is committed to cultivating and developing talents in the hotel industry through collaborations with renowned enterprises and academic institutions. He also encourages all participants to actively engage in exchanging perspectives, ideas, and experiences in various aspects of tourism. It is hoped that all attendees can gain inspiration and motivation from this conference.
Professor Jiang Zhihong (Right) Presented the Souvenir to Associate Professor Gabby Walters (Left)
Professor Jiang Zhihong (Right) Presented the Souvenir to Distinguished Professor Qiu Hanqin (Left)
Professor Jiang Zhihong (Right) Presented the Souvenir to Professor Jinsoo Lee (Left)
Roundtable Forum
In addition to the keynote speeches, the conference also included two days of concurrent academic sessions and roundtable forums. This conference is a significant academic international event for scholars, professionals, young researchers, and master’s and doctoral students from academia and industry to engage in in-depth exchanges. It will also contribute to promoting Macau as a world-class tourism and leisure center and a hub for multicultural exchange and collaboration. The conference aims to explore the numerous challenges and opportunities brought about by the tourism industry and to create a better world for the current and future generations.
Exciting Academic Conference Scene
Guests Presented the Best Paper Award
