{"id":3170,"date":"2017-11-03T07:09:01","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T07:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=3170"},"modified":"2017-11-03T07:10:54","modified_gmt":"2017-11-03T07:10:54","slug":"macau-hotel-association-aims-to-boost-cooperation-with-ift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/macau-hotel-association-aims-to-boost-cooperation-with-ift\/","title":{"rendered":"Macau Hotel Association aims to boost cooperation with IFT"},"content":{"rendered":"\u4e2d\u6587\u6458\u8981 \/ Summary in Chinese<\/span>\n

The Macau Hotel Association (MHA) is looking into how it can increase its cooperation with IFT. Association Vice-Chairman Mr. Ben Leong says the purpose is to contribute to nurturing high-quality talent for the tourism industry in Macao.<\/p>\n

The MHA began this academic year offering scholarships to IFT Year 1 students studying for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management. The MHA Scholarships are meant to encourage outstanding pupils to continue their education at IFT after they leave high school. Each academic year, the MHA will award up to 3 scholarships equivalent in value to half the annual tuition fee at IFT. Only students that are Macao residents are eligible.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe MHA has been collaborating with IFT for a long time,\u201d Mr. Leong says. \u201cThe Institute also provides us with a lot of support, such as organising training for senior management of our member-hotels. As a result, the MHA decided to use part of its financial resources to support outstanding students who are interested in building a career in the hotel industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

The MHA was established in 1985. It has a membership of about 50 Macao-based hotels, rated from 3 to 5 stars, including several located in large-scale integrated resorts, according to its website.<\/p>\n

The MHA is now considering other ways to cooperate with IFT. \u201cOur Personnel and Training Committee is studying the matter to see what more we can do,\u201d Mr. Leong says. \u201cFor example, our member-hotels organise a lot of events and activities each year. We can use those opportunities, and invite students to observe the preparation of the events from start to finish.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr. Leong has high praise for graduates of IFT, saying they conduct themselves professionally and are well trained.<\/p>\n

All students of the Institute pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree are required to do a semester-long internship in Year 3. Many opt for placements in Macao hotels. \u201cEach time, when IFT students come to our member-hotels to do an internship, the assessment results are usually very positive,\u201d Mr. Leong says. \u201cThey are very professional and are eager to learn.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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