The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (FHTM) convened its annual Advisory Board Meeting on June 11, 2025, at Venue R104. The session was attended by Professor Ben K. Goh, Dean of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macau University of Science and Technology, Associate Professor Wong Weng Chou, Assistant Dean of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macau University of Science and Technology, Associate Professor Pan Su-ying, Program Director of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macau University of Science and Technology, Assistant Professor Feng Yan, Program Director of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macau University of Science and Technology, Assistant Professor Brenda Yang, Program Director of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macau University of Science and Technology, chairman of the faculty’s Advisory Board namely Ms. Wendy Yu, Senior Vice President of Human Resources of MGM, members of the faculty’s Advisory Board namely Ms. Peck Yoke Chan, Vice President of Human Resources - Recruitment & Expatriate Services of MELCO Resorts, Ms. Sophia Mok, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Lisboeta Macau, Mr. Lourence Ho, Executive Director of Human Resources of Sands China, Mr. Jens Busch, Vice President - Europe & Asia pacific of HVS Executive Search, Mr. Patrick Wong, Chairman of General Assembly of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management Alumni Association, Mr. Alfred Ng, Director - Macau Services Division of Shun Tak – Turbojet, Mr. Lawrence Chen, Head of Human Resources (Macau and Hong Kong) of Hefu Noodles, Ms. Celia Lao, Senior Vice President of North Asia, NEXUS DMC, Ms. Betty Fung, Owner of Triple Taste Limited, Ms. Sophie Lei, Owner of SD Magazine, Mr. Vincent Ieong, Chairman of Macau Food & Beverage Industry Development Association.
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During the meeting, Dean Dr. Ben Goh highlighted FHTM’s mission to cultivate industry leaders through innovative education. Significant developments included a surge in culinary arts interest prompting expanded professional development opportunities, alongside the launch of new AI-focused graduate programs. Research achievements were underscored by a record annual output of over 130 publications, with 54 appearing in Q1 journals.
Key 2025 initiatives focus on enhancing global engagement through student exchanges and conferences like the upcoming IECR 2026 at MGM, modernizing curricula with AI integration, and pursuing TedQual accreditation. The Advisory Board called on industry partners to support student development through sponsorships and recruitment. Challenges including talent recruitment barriers were addressed through collaborative solutions. The next meeting is scheduled for Q1 2026.
