Feng Haoxuan and Zheng Huidan, from the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), made history as the university's first-ever delegates to the 15th Young Hospitality Summit (YHS 2025). Held at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), Switzerland from March 17 to 19, 2025, over 70 young participants from 30 top hotel schools across the globe—including Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Spain, Sweden, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, Mainland China, Hong Kong (China), Macau (China) and—took part in this summit.
Zheng Huidan (Left) and Feng Haoxuan (Right) Attended the 15th Youth Hotel Summit
As the world's largest student-led hospitality forum, YHS 2025 themed "Cross-Dimensional Innovation: Expanding Horizons, Elevating Standards, and Deepening Impact" established a global platform for future industry leaders through case competitions and panel discussions. During the three-day program, the duo not only contributed to the summit's official video production but also earned critical acclaim for their academic presentations.
Feng Haoxuan Delivering Group Presentation
Zheng Huidan's team clinched the Best Innovation Award for their multidimensional solution addressing overtourism, featuring crowd management and cultural preservation initiatives. Meanwhile, Feng Haoxuan's group secured the Audience Choice Award for their wine marketing system that redefined consumer engagement.
Zheng Huidan Presenting Sustainable Tourism Model
Their achievements highlighted MUST students' professional competencies and innovative thinking, bringing international recognition to the university. This milestone participation marks MUST's growing influence in global hospitality education networks.
