The Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT)’s Open Day was held on 23 February, 2013 from 1100 – 1700. The purpose of this Open Day is to allow high school graduating students, parents and general public to find out more about IFT’s teaching philosophy, facilities, study environment and programmes through activities such as experience sharing, exhibition and campus tour.
Two sections of “Programme Briefing and Meeting with IFT Alumni” were arranged, Dr. Fanny Vong, President of IFT and Mr. Antonio Chu, Head of Technical and Academic Support Division of IFT introduced the new move of IFT and admissions information, while several IFT alumni who are now serving the tourism and service industry came back to their alma mater sharing their learning experiences at IFT and also the career prospect. The response was phenomenal with over 700 participants joining the programme.
What made IFT Open Day unique was that the whole event, from planning to actual operations, was coordinated by IFT 2nd year of the Tourism Event Management major students, together with other volunteers and staff. They took part in different roles to welcome their guests, present them the Institute and show them around the campus. They were dedicated to give visitors an unforgettable day! IFT believes in obtaining a balance between theory and practice. The event not only gave students a good opportunity for team building and put what they had learnt into practice, but also provided them a chance to share their lives at IFT with the graduates-to-be, parents and the general public.
At the event, IFT students, professors and alumni shared their experiences in a lively manner with high school graduating students and showed them the importance of the tourism and service industry to Macao. Besides, they introduced the Institute’s programmes, teaching facilities, and international awards and recognitions. What had given most visitors the deepest impression was the assorted “work stations” set up at the training units and classrooms, where visitors could take part in the basic operations of hospitality and service industry and experience the fun of learning!
Tourism industry is the No. 1 business in Macao. IFT, thus, is a public higher institution providing tourism and services related management programmes. IFT also is the first United Nation World Tourism Organization UNWTO TedQual certified institution in tourism education by UNWTO Themis Foundation. On top of showing the visitors Macao’s tourism industry, the campus and programmes, “IFT Open Day” acquainted them the fact that this tourism education institute in Macao, founded locally, was recognised internationally. IFT may or may not be their choice but they can always be proud of their city for reaching world-class education standard.
IFT welcomes you all to join us. Let’s fly high with the tourism industry!
Public Relations
Institute for Tourism Studies
23 February, 2013