{"id":10969,"date":"2024-03-13T10:23:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T02:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iftm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=10969"},"modified":"2024-03-13T14:24:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T06:24:18","slug":"iftm-alumni-association-organised-site-tour-to-phase-3-of-galaxy-macau-integrated-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/iftm-alumni-association-organised-site-tour-to-phase-3-of-galaxy-macau-integrated-resort\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>IFTM Alumni Association organised site tour to Phase 3 of Galaxy Macau integrated resort<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-10969 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-herald-lay-a-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arena.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arena.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arena.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arena-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arena-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arena-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arena-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arena-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arena-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arena-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10973'>\n\t\t\t\tField trip to Phase 3 of integrated resort Galaxy Macau\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-photo.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-photo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-photo.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-photo-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-photo-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-photo-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-photo-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-photo-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10971'>\n\t\t\t\tGroup photo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<span class='pum-trigger  popmake-10975  text-center font-blue' data-do-default=''>\u4e2d\u6587\u6458\u8981 \/ Summary in Chinese<\/span>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>In line with the mission of the IFTM Alumni Association to foster opportunities for Institute graduates to reconnect and network, the association recently organised a visit to the newly-added non-gaming facilities of integrated resort Galaxy Macau<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On 1 March, the IFTM Alumni Association (IFTMA) staged a field trip to Phase 3 of integrated resort Galaxy Macau. It gave participants a chance to learn more about the latest developments in the city\u2019s tourism and hospitality sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 40-strong delegation, featuring alumni and current IFTM students, explored the Galaxy International Convention Center, the Galaxy Arena, and the Andaz Macau hotel. The venues \u2013 launched last year \u2013 are integral components of Phase 3 at Galaxy Macau, a complex owned and operated by Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IFTMA received support from Institute alumna Ms. Afra Wong, Senior Manager of Public Relations at Galaxy Entertainment Group, in the organisation of the event. She graduated from the Institute in 2008 with a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Tourism Business Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assisting Ms. Wong in leading the visit was fellow IFTM alumnus Mr. Tony Iam, who graduated from the Institute with a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Tourism Event Management. He currently serves as Officer of Public Relations at Galaxy Macau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Ms. Wini Cheong Sam I, President of the IFTMA General Assembly, the aim of the site visit and tour was to help alumni and students gain insights into the current trends within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. James Sun Ka Meng, Chairman of the IFTMA Executive Committee, also participated in the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one-hour tour showcased various aspects of the latest phase of Galaxy Macau. Participants showed enthusiasm in learning more about the venues used for hosting events, as well as the various areas of the Andaz Macau hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the visit, IFTM alumni and students asked questions regarding the types of event that could be held at the Galaxy International Convention Center and the Galaxy Arena, as well as the respective utilisation rates for the venues. The visitors also expressed interest in the features of the hotel and its room-occupancy percentage rate, as well as other distinguishing characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the visit, IFTM alumna and Galaxy Entertainment host Ms. Wong reflected on the significant strides the Institute had taken since her student days. She highlighted the expansion in the number of available bachelor\u2019s degrees and the introduction of postgraduate programmes. Ms. Wong also pointed out the next noteworthy development: the Institute is poised to rename as \u2018university\u2019 from 1 April. She underscored the importance for alumni and students of taking pride in their alma mater&#8217;s remarkable progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor students, I hope that they enjoy the time spent on the campus; for alumni, I hope that we all can network to connect students, alumni, and IFTM, to create more collaboration opportunities,\u201d concluded Ms. Wong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor: IFTM Public Relations Team<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In line with the mission of the IFTM Alumni Association to foster opportunities for Institute graduates to reconnect and network, the association recently organised a visit to the newly-added non-gaming [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":10971,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55,136],"tags":[85,2889,2890,2888,2197,2887,909,185,2073,1312,2886,511,400,2727,84,402],"class_list":["post-10969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alumni","category-main_headline","tag-alumni","tag-andaz-macau","tag-filed-trip","tag-galaxy-arena","tag-galaxy-entertainment-group","tag-galaxy-international-convention-center","tag-galaxy-macau","tag-hospitality","tag-iftm","tag-iftm-alumni-association","tag-iftma","tag-integrated-resort","tag-macao","tag-macao-institute-for-tourism-studies","tag-tour","tag-tourism","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"views":3043,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10969"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10969\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11010,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10969\/revisions\/11010"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10971"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}