Dubai, December 12, 2012
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, one of the world's leading hotel schools and a part of the global luxury hotel company, Jumeirah Group, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
The agreement establishes an academic exchange programme between The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, ranked among the Top 200 universities in the world. The agreement provides for study abroad programmes for students, faculty exchanges, academic cooperation and programmes for the development of young talent in the hospitality industry.
The School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED) at Hong Kong Polytechnic University provides world-class education and aims at producing graduates who meet the industry's needs, an objective which it shares with The Academy.
Commenting on the new partnership between the two universities, Ron Hilvert, Managing Director of The Academy, said: "We are confident that this collaboration of two world-renowned education institutes will provide students and faculty with great experiences in two destinations that are known for their tourism and hospitality industries."
Jack Lo, Director of SPEED, added, "The MOU represents both organisations' continuous effort in establishing formal links with tertiary institutions delivering consistently high standards in the hospitality sector. The synergy created enhances the professional and academic development of our students, teaching faculties and ultimately the hospitality industry around the world."
In March 2011 Jumeirah Group opened its first property in China, the five-star luxury Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel in the Pudong area of Shanghai. The company has a further five properties under development in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Sanya, Macau and Qiandaohu.
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About Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has links starting in 1937 but it was in 1972 in which it was formally established. Since then it has grown to become the largest government-funded university in Hong Kong and boasts graduates such as CY Leung who is currently serving as the Chief Executive and President of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, and has recently been ranked in the top 200 universities in the world. www.polyu.edu.hk
About The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality management is a leading provider of University-level hospitality business education in the Middle East; it offers both undergraduate and post-graduate degrees designed to develop the hospitality leaders of the future. The Academy works in academic association with Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne and all programmes of study are fully accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education in the United Arab Emirates, the Institute of Hospitality (UK) and THE-ICE (International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education) in Australia.
For further information and enrolment requirements, please visit the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management online: www.emiratesacademy.edu
About Jumeirah Group:
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts. Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts includes Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi; Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai; Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives; Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel in Shanghai; Jumeirah Frankfurt in Germany; Jumeirah Grand Hotel via Veneto in Rome; Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa in Mallorca; Pera Palace Hotel, Jumeirah in Istanbul; as well as Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London.. Jumeirah Group also runs the luxury serviced residences brand Jumeirah Living; the spa brand Talise; Jumeirah Restaurants; Wild Wadi Waterpark; The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management; and Sirius, its global loyalty programme.
www.jumeirah.com
For further information please contact:
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
Dr. John Fong, Director of Marketing / Associate Professor
PO Box 29662 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 4 315 5134
Fax: +971 4 315 5556
Mobile: +971 566 819 785
E-mail: John.Fong@emiratesacademy.edu
Visit us at: www.emiratesacademy.edu
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