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For those who know Macao just for its gaming, you have missed a lot of fun – and sensory excitement! From Michelin-starred fine dining restaurants to popular food fairs, from master-pieces to hawker food, mouth-watering temptations are everywhere in town. Local pork-chop buns, Portuguese natas, Burmese chicken noodles, Indian curries, Thai chillies, almond cakes and beef jerkies are some must-try foods and delicacies that taste so good when eaten in Macao! And oh, one should not forget to pair sumptuous food with wine that enhances; and, Macao is just the place for a steady flow of Portuguese wines.
Honouring the culinary tradition and diversity of the city, IFT established the International Culinary Academy in April 2009. The launching event was a seminar-cum-demonstration by the Father of Molecular Gastronomy, Dr. Herve Thís. A number of training programmes followed, the most recent to the list being Le Cordon Bleu Master Chef and the Chinese National Banquet demo classes. French Master Chef Marc Bonard had even gone shopping at the local Red Market for fresh Chinese ingredients to use in his French cooking demonstrations. The happy fusion was well received by the audience and applauded by the chef himself. Our food and wine seminars never fail to attract industry professionals, and they do equally well with the general public – after all, who doesn’t enjoy good food and wine? |
Our diploma programmes on Western Culinary Skills and Pastry and Bakery, and our WSET® courses on wine appreciation and professional advancement have contributed to the enhancement of our industry professionals.
Think Macao, think culinarily!
Fanny Vong, PhD
President
澳門除娛樂事業外，亦以各地的特色美食馳名。配合本澳的美食傳統，旅遊學院於2009年4月成立「旅院國際廚藝學社」並舉辦多個美食演示及不同程度的烹飪培訓課程，推動本地飲食文化。 |
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Southern Illinois Vintners visit Macao |
Randy Lubbert (left) and Mike Ottolini |
Mike Ottolini and Randy Lubbert offer bright perspective on the future of vineyards and wineries in the Southern Illinois, USA region. Their determined efforts to ensure quality wine are reflected in several ribbons received for distinctive grapes they had cultivated and wine they had produced. T: So, Mike, Randy, when did you first decide to create a vineyard?
M/R: The first vineyard-winery that opened in our area held a vineyard establishment seminar that we attended; this was about 12 years ago. |
We learned that our (Southern Illinois, USA) soil and climate were ideal for growing grapes, French-hybrid varieties in particular. We also learned that, prior to the Prohibition Era, Illinois was a major producer of grapes and wine (fourth largest grower of grapes, supplying about 25% of the wine consumed in the United States).
Until recently, we both had full-time jobs, so we began by planting grapes and increasing the number of vines and varieties over time. Our plans for a winery building and equipment were discussed over a period of several years as we learned the business -- and the plans changed on a regular basis during our learning process; the final result is quite different than what we first imagined.
T: What have been the developments of Southern Illinois vineyards, wineries, and wine tours?
M/R: For the past decade or so, the number of vineyards and wineries has been steadily growing here, and tourism continues to increase as well. Other businesses benefit from the increased interest that wineries bring to this area. Some limo companies do offer tours of wineries on our local "wine trail".
T: Why did you choose NOT to go retail?
M/R: Our decision not to go retail was based on a number of factors. We have established a reputation among our peers for growing quality grapes and producing a quality wine, and intend to widen this reputation by increased participation in local and state associations. We continue to study the business as we make plans for retail marketing in the future.
Bottling wine would be a labour intensive process for us. We have one, part-time employee who has been with us for several years and is a tremendous help. Right now we can sell all of our wine in bulk quantities to other wineries without the tasks of bottling, labelling, and retailing. All of our sales are wholesale to other licensed wineries who then bottle the wine and label it with their own label. We do plan on having our own label in the future. This business model will also allow us to increase our production every year until we reach the point where conditions are right to begin retail sales.
T: Finally, have you tasted any of the wines from China or Portugal while here?
M/R: I think we were both remiss in not having any Chinese wine while here. The Portuguese wines have all been excellent and a real value in price.
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葡萄酒商人 Mike Ottolini 和 Randy Lubbert 致力於種植高質素的葡萄及葡萄酒之釀製，為美國南伊利諾州的葡萄園及釀酒業帶來美好的前景。 |
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AAHM 2009 |
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2nd Asian Academy for Heritage Management Conference |
Participants of the 2nd Asian Academy for Heritage Management Conference |
The first three days of December 2009 saw the convergence of leading experts on heritage and tourism from all over the world at IFT to attend the 2nd Asian Academy for Heritage Management Conference (AAHM 2009) - organised by the Heritage Studies Centre of IFT, and to discuss key issues related to heritage tourism in urban areas. More than 100 academics and professionals from 22 countries and regions of the world attended the conference in which 60 scholarly papers were presented. Keynote papers were presented by Prof. Chris Ryan, Professor of Tourism at the University of Waikato, New Zealand; Dr. Richard Engelhardt, UNESCO Charge de Mission and Senior Advisor to the UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture and Prof. Mike Robinson, Chair of Tourism and Culture, Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.
AAHM 2009 focused on the theme “Urban Heritage and Tourism: Challenges and Opportunities” and included fifteen parallel paper sessions and two plenary sessions. Some of the key issues pertinent to heritage tourism in urban contexts were discussed, including such topics as “managing change in historic urban areas in the face of tourism development”, “adaptive re-use of urban heritage resources as hospitality venues”, “Heritage interpretation: By whom? For whom?” and “heritage tourism’s contributions to host communities”. The conference is proud to be supported by UNESCO, ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property), the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government and the Macau Government Tourist Office.
AAHM was founded by UNESCO and ICCROM in 2001 to create a platform for the exchange of knowledge and expertise between the institutions involved in heritage management training programmes in Asia. IFT is a founding member of the Academy and has been actively involved in the activities organised under the AAHM banner. Organising and hosting of the AAHM 2009 is part of the leading role IFT is playing in AAHM, the recognition of which is reflected in the recent appointment of IFT as the “Knowledge Management Hub” of AAHM.
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旅遊學院於12月舉辦「第二屆亞洲文化遺產管理學會研討會」，有來自22個國家地區的學者參加。 |
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IFT Community Education and Development Programme |
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Dr. Fanny Vong, President of IFT (front middle) and CEDP's community and industry partners |
As Macao develops towards being a truly international tourism destination, its visitors arrive with much higher expectations than in the past. Such expectations are aimed at entertainment, food and beverage, accommodation, heritage sites and most importantly - customer service. As local residents, we share our city with visitors from around the world, and their travel experience in Macao partially depends on us and how we extend our genuine hospitality and customer service to visitors. For these reasons, IFT has set up various tourism service related courses under the Community Education and Development Programme (CEDP), which encourages lifelong learning that is being advocated by the Macao SAR Government. The Community Education and Development Programme is using the IFT Taipa Campus as its training centre. An inaugural ceremony was held on 10 December 2009. Representatives from the CEDP community, along with industry partner organisations, facilitated and attended this ceremony.
The CEDP effectively opens up numerous opportunities for continuous learning as courses are free of charge to all Macao ID holders. The CEDP aims at providing elementary-level training to those who are interested in pursuing a career in the tourism industry. Courses are being offered in the following areas: events, hospitality, retailing, advertisement designing, paper modelling for commercial display, computer simulation, IT, recreational activities, elementary English and Mandarin.
In order to extend this benefit and appeal to as many residents as possible, IFT has invited 21 associations to be community and industry partners. In addition to the aforementioned courses offered at the CEDP training centre, IFT and its partners will jointly organise classes tailor-made to suit particular industry needs. IFT has also established a collaboration plan with Ngai Chon Centre of the General Union of Neighbourhood Association of Macao. Under this collaboration plan, eight courses have been designed for internal training, and ten courses on advertisement design, paper modelling for commercial display and organising recreational activities will be available to its members. Since September, the CEDP has trained 650 students. With the new batch of courses starting in January 2010, which together offer close to 800 placements, even more residents will benefit from the CEDP’s tremendous learning opportunities - without charge!
The CEDP’s Community Partners:
The General Union of Neighbourhood Association of Macao
The Women's Association of Macau
Macao Federation of Trade Unions
The Chinese Educators Association of Macau
General Association of Chinese Students
The CEDP’s Industry Partners:
Association of Macao Tourist Agents
Travel Industry Council of Macau
Macau Travel Agency Association
Macau Tourist Guide Association
Association of Macau Travel Industry Professionals
Macau Hotel Association
Macau Hoteliers & Innkeepers Association
The United Association of Food and Beverage Merchants of Macao
Macau Culinary Association
Macau Chinese-Style Refreshment Chefs' Association
Association of Bartenders and Sommeliers Macau
Macau Association of Retailers & Tourism Services
Macau Retail Management Association
Macao Convention & Exhibition Association
Macau Fair & Trade Association
Association of Advertising Agents of Macau
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為向本澳居民推廣終身學習的理念並提供免費學習的機會，旅遊學院早前推出「社區教育發展計劃」。計劃設於氹仔校區的培訓中心於12月舉行開幕儀式。 |
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IFT Educational Restaurant and Pousada de Mong-Há recommended in the Michelin Guide to Hong Kong and Macau 2010 |
Are you, or is anyone you know, looking for a place to escape to -- to enjoy authentic Macanese cuisine and/or a pleasant hotel with excellent value?
If so, IFT Educational Restaurant and the Pousada de Mong-Há is your answer. Nestled on a peaceful hilltop, set back from the casino glitz, the facility is surrounded by lovely gardens, and features classic Portuguese decor. At the training restaurant and hotel enthusiastic hospitality students study the trades that will soon propel them towards the region’s flourishing tourism and hospitality industry. IFT is pleased to announce that the distinct differences that set the Educational Restaurant and the Pousada apart from others have won them MICHELIN recommendation for the second time! |
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望廈迎賓館及教學餐廳再度入選最新《米芝蓮指南—香港 • 澳門2010》。 |
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IFT Pastry Artisan awarded silver medal in "Live Chocolate Display" competition |
"Out of Africa" - The award winning masterpiece by Ronald G. Gonzales
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Congratulations to IFT Pastry Artisan, Ronald G. Gonzales, who was awarded a silver medal for his “Out of Africa” chocolate masterpiece at the “Pastry Competition - Live Chocolate Display” organised by the Macau Culinary Association at the Wine & Gourmet Asia 2009, held at the Venetian Exhibition Hall.
The objective of the competition was to promote culinary excellence as well as create opportunities to gain experience and communicate within the regional culinary community.
Ronald’s masterpiece is now displayed at the IFT Educational Restaurant.
Public Relations
旅遊學院烘焙技師Ronald G. Gonzales的作品 -「非洲原野」於澳門廚藝協會舉辦的糕點比賽 - 現場朱古力裝飾擺設項目中獲得銀獎。
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Fly High with the Tourism Industry. Welcome aboard IFT! |
2010/11 intake for Bachelor Degree Programmes
The dynamic and challenging tourism industry invites you on board!
Should you wish to be fully geared up for your future profession, IFT is THE place for your education.
Our annual intake for the Bachelor Degree Programmes will take place between 1-12 March 2010. For those potential senior secondary school graduates who are eager to have a preview of what we offer, you are most welcome to join our Life-experience Programme, “IFT Student For A Day,” which will be arranged on 27 February and 6 March 2010. Latest news about our student recruitment and information about our programmes can be readily found at www.ift.edu.mo.
Should there be further queries, please feel free to address these to admission@ift.edu.mo, or call us at Tel: 85983-159 / 85061-280.
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與旅遊業齊飛躍
旅遊學院2010/11學年學位課程招生
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A BIG day for our 2008/09 graduates |
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4 November 2009 was a very memorable and all-important day as 579 degrees, diplomas or certificates were presented to our graduates!
The afternoon ceremony was staged at Tap Seac Sports Complex. After the national anthem, Chief Executive of Macao SAR, Mr. Edmund Ho, delivered his congratulatory address. Graduate representative, Chao Weng Hou, delivered a speech on behalf of the graduating class, highlighting feelings regarding students’ years at IFT. After this, the degrees were conferred and various scholarships awarded.
Special thanks go to the VIPs who were at the ceremony, for taking time out of their busy schedules.
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旅遊學院於11月4日假塔石體育館頒發了579張學位、文憑及證書予2008/09學年畢業生。繼行政長官何厚鏵先生致祝賀詞後，畢業生代表周詠豪致辭時道出多年學習生涯的點滴。此外，學院感謝所有貴賓撥冗出席。
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Scholarship recipients in 2008/09 |
We are glad to announce that the following are scholarship recipients. Congratulations to them, and our sincere gratitude to industry partners and community people who have availed these scholarships for our students.
The Institute Scholarship:
“The Institute Scholar” |
Degree Programmes
Chong Man Tong
Lai Wai Man
Leong On Lai
Ling Chi Ian
Ana Catarina Madriaga Gualter
Ng Kuok I |
Certificate Programmes
Huang Jianghua
Lao Choi Man |
“The Student Who has Contributed Most to IFT” |
Lao Man Teng |
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“The Best Student of the Graduating Class” |
Chan Tun I |
Tsar Hiu Ling |
“The Student with the Best Scholastic Achievement” |
Chan Chi Ieng
Chan Kai Seng |
Lam Kio Fong
Ng Weng Ian |
Macao Foundation Scholarship:
“The Best Student of Higher Diploma in Tourism Business Management”
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Zhang Xiaoyue |
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“The Best Student of Higher Diploma in Hotel Management” |
Im Ut Lon |
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“The Best Student in the 4th Supplementary Year Leading to Bachelor of Science in Tourism Business Management” |
Li Wenkan |
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“The Best Student in the 4th Supplementary Year Leading to Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management” |
Chou Mei Wai |
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“The Mainland Student with Excellent Academic Performance” |
Feng Yakun
Hu Yajuan |
Zou Minjie |
“The Student with International Internship” |
Li Lin
Ma Cheok Lei |
Wang Zixuan
Wong Chi Wai Orson |
Macau Government Tourist Office Scholarship:
“The Best Student of the Graduating Class”
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Li Wenkan |
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SKAL International - Macau Scholarship:
“The Student with the Best Internship Record”
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Chao Mei Wa
Lei Lei Mei |
Mak Weng Ian
Patricia Romasanta Lei |
Henry Fok Foundation Scholarship
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Chan Weng Kei
Choi Nga Mei
Huang Hao
Im Ut Lon
Kuan Weng I |
Lao Chi Tak
Tang Yi
Tam Hoi Tong
Yan Xirui
Zhang Xiaoyue |
Cheung Lup Kwan Scholarship
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Chan Ka Man
Choi Kuok Cheong
Fong Weng Kuan
Ieong Mei Leng |
Lei Lei Mei
Shen Zilu
Wong I Teng
Yang Xinsheng |
Macau Polytex Group Scholarship
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Cheong Ka Ieng
Fong Pui Wa
Lai Hio Kuan
Lei Un Tong
Lin Jingyin |
Ng Io Hong
Pun Chon Man
Pun Ut Pan
U Chi Wai
Zhao Zhehao |
Ocean-Tech Research & Development Scholarship
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Chan Cheng Chu
Ho Pui Ian |
Ana Catarina Madriaga Gualter
Ng Mio Chu |
Venetian Macau Limited Scholarship
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Duan Xialei
Liu Hanjie
Poon Chon Meng |
Tang Chuanzhong
Wang Zijie |
Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute Scholarship:
“The Best Student in the 4th Supplementary Year Leading to Bachelor of Science in Tourism Event Management”
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Ho Kuai San |
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“The Best Student of Higher Diploma in Tourism Event Management” |
Ma Cheok Lei |
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Cultural Affairs Bureau Scholarship:
“The Best Student in the 4th Supplementary Year Leading to Bachelor of Science in Heritage Management”
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Chan Inaciso Pang Chi |
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“The Best Student of Higher Diploma in Heritage Management” |
Wong Chi Wai Orson |
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“The Excellent Freshman Student of Higher Diploma in Heritage Management” |
Kuok Iok Leng |
Liao Maojiang |
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Two IFT Students achieve recognition from Club Managers' Association of Hong Kong |
Mr. Robert Blythe (left) presenting scholarship awards to
Antonio Wong and Iris Liu
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On 23 November 2009, Chairman of the Club Managers’ Association of Hong Kong, Macao and China (CMA), Mr. Robert Blythe, presented scholarship awards to two IFT students, Iris Liu Han Jie and Antonio Wong Cheok Hon, who had been participants in the Club Management course run by Dr. Sandy C. Chen.
This was the first time that the CMA has given scholarship awards to Macao students. Mr. Blythe described how the main purpose of the awards is to support and encourage IFT students to pursue active involvement in club operations and management studies.
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Mr. Blythe, also the general manager of Kowloon Cricket Club, said, “The club industry in Asia is growing and needs more professionally trained staff. It’s amazing that IFT is able to catch up with this trend and is offering the ‘Club Management’ course. CMA has always been supportive to our community and would like to see more students taking on internship and job opportunities available in the club industry in the future.”
The CMA currently has 48 members who manage city, country, golf, marina, recreation and residential clubs in Hong Kong, Macao, and elsewhere in China. The Association has given scholarship awards to students studying at the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Students who are interested in knowing more about clubs, obtaining internship and job opportunities, and who need financial support for their college education can find more information on the CMA’s website at www.cmahk.com.hk or contact IFT’s Dr. Chen for more information.
Sandy Chen
香港、澳門及中國會所管理協會頒發獎學金予兩名旅遊學院學生，以鼓勵學生學習會所運作及管理。
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A hearty "Thank You" to our guest speakers |
Guest Speakers |
Topic |
Mr. Chris Jones,
Griffon Expeditions at Tibet |
Adventure Tourism in the Himalayas
(Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan), 22 September |
Mr. Carrel Leong, Macao.com |
Achieving Travel Booking Service Quality via Technology,
9 October |
Mr. Michael Kwan,
Shun Tak Holdings Limited |
Tourism and MICE Venue Management, 20 October |
Mr. Liviano Lacchia,
Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd |
Customer Experience Ethic, 27 October |
Ms. Winnie Pau,
Shun Tak Hospitality Services Co. Ltd |
How to Produce an Event, 29 October |
Dr. Konstantinos Tomazos,
The University of Strathclyde Business School, UK |
Volunteer Tourism an Ambiguous Phenomenon,
12 November |
Dr. Hendrik Tieben,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Adaptive Re-use at Heritage Properties in Switzerland,
13 November |
Prof. Bob McKercher,
Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Tourism and Air Transport, 16 November |
Ms. Joyce Luk,
Landcorp Consultancy Limited |
Partnership in Service, 20 November |
Mr. Robert Blythe,
Club Managers' Association of Hong Kong,
Macao and China |
Club Management, 23 November |
Ms. Véronique Gaspard-Charlet,
La Prairie, Zurich
Ms. Jiji Tu, MSS Recruitment |
Panel Discussion on Global Standards
of Service,
24 November |
Dr. John Ap,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Disney Culture & Challenges in Delivering its Service Culture at Hong Kong Disneyland, 3 December |
Ms. Pernille Baumann & Mr. Arthur Ho, Four Seasons Hotel Macao |
Managing International Organisations:
A Double Perspective from
Human Resources and Hotel Operations, 9 December |
Mr. Chris Hall, Bournemouth University, UK |
Crisis Management in Tourism, 9 December |
Mr. Luis Lobo, Galaxy StarWorld Macao |
International Business and Management Challenges,
10 December |
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學院感謝上述嘉賓與學生們分享他們的專業經驗。 |
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Conference |
Prof. Hilary du Cros |
Developing your own Sustainable Style: Advice on Envisioning World Heritage Sites as Cultural Tourism Products |
Penang International Conference on Sustainable Cultural Development
Penang, Malaysia
8-9 October |
Prof. Cheng Soo May |
Revisiting the Tourism Area Life Cycle Theory: Comparing Casino Resort Developments in Macao, Singapore and Taiwan |
Conference on Tourism Destination Development and Branding
Eilat, Israel, 14-17 October |
Dr. Pedro Moreira |
Airline Competition and the Evolution of the Dominant Airline Business Model: Patterns of Passenger Preferences |
27th EuroCHRIE Annual Conference
Helsinki, Finland
22-24 October |
Ong Chin Ee |
‘Difficult’ World War II Narratives in Urban Heritage Tourism: Confusion, Memory, Amnesia and Singapore’s Sook Ching Centre |
2nd Asian Academy for Heritage Management Conference
Macao SAR, China
1-3 December |
Cora Wong Un In |
"What I wanted is not what I got”: Reflecting Public Needs in Urban Regeneration Projects in Macao |
Prof. Hilary du Cros |
Community Involvement and Empowerment in World Heritage Cultural Sites |
Dr. Anthony Wong Ip Kin |
Transmitting Cultural Heritage through Documentaries: The Case of Hawaii |
Frances Kong Weng Hang |
Stakeholder Interviews Regarding Cultural Heritage Tourism Planning: An Exploratory Study of Macao. |
Dr. Anthony Wong Ip Kin |
The Imperative of Casino
Service in Gaming Destinations:
Development and Validation of
CASERV |
3rd International Conference on Destination Branding and Marketing
Macao SAR, China,
2-4 December |
Dr. Pedro Moreira |
The Impact of Powerful Icons on Destination Image
and Destination Branding and Marketing |
Prof. Leonardo A.N. Dioko |
Susceptibility to Interpersonal Influence: A Social
Basis for Determining the Strength of Travelers’
Destination Brand Equity Perceptions |
Dr. Ruth M. W. Yeung |
The Impact of Tourist Risk Perception of Destination
Food Safety Risk on Destination Choice |
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以上為10 – 12月教授及講師於多個學術會議上發表的論文。 |
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IFT staff member publishes paper in SSCI listed journal |
IFT is pleased to announce that Dr. Edmund Sheng’s recent paper, “Competing or cooperating to host mega events: A simple model”, has been accepted for publication in Economic Modelling. This particular journal is a top research journal specialising in theoretical economics.
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學院特邀副教授盛力於國際期刊上發表論文。 |
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IFT went into formal agreements with the following from October to November:
- Urban Development Research Centre, University of Jinan, China
- Shatec Institutes Macau
- Taiwan Hospitality & Tourism College, Chinese Taiwan
- The Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macao
- Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Georgia State University, USA
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旅遊學院於10月和11月期間與上述機構及院校簽立合作協議。 |
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Professional And Continuing Education School |
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The MORS Gold Pin competition 2009 |
MORS Gold Pin Competition Awards Presentation Ceremony |
MORS Gold Pin Competition 2009 took place at the Venetian Exhibition Hall on 21-23 October 2009. The purpose of the competition was to enhance the status of skilled workers and their skill levels. Since its inception in 2002, the MORS competition has grown both in scale and stature to become one of the most widely anticipated events among the hospitality and tourism industry. This year, the competition attracted more than 200 competitors from 23 organisations in eight occupations to come together to compete against each other. After the intense preliminary competitions, 49 finalists participated in the final activity and vied for the various awards. In the end, 16 winners were selected and awarded gold pins, cash prizes and course sponsorships.
Congratulations to the winners:
Assistant Cook (Western Kitchen) 西廚助理廚師
Ung Ka Kun 吳家權
Jennifer Silva Hernandez
Bartender 調酒員
Rembrand Decena Paguirigan
Manolito Laureano Mercado
Waiter and Waitress (Western Restaurant Service) 西餐侍應生
Warren Bautista Del Rio
Riabuena Oliva Aguirre
Waiter and Waitress (Chinese Restaurant Service) 中菜侍應生
Liang Zhen Xian 梁貞嫻
Tan Xiao Yan 譚小燕
Front Desk Agent / Customer Relations Officer 前堂服務員 / 客務關係
Ng Chi Wa 吳志華
Cheang Tek Kei 鄭迪奇
Room Attendant 房務員
Cao Ri Hua 曹日華
Huang Jia Liang 黃嘉良
Concierge and Bell Attendant 前堂代辦及行李員
Xu You Xin 徐幼欣
Xie Wen Feng 謝文峰
Chinese Cook – Cantonese Cuisine (Intermediate Level) 中式烹調師 (港澳粵菜) – 中級
Lao Hong Sao 劉洪受
Sun Rong 孫榮
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金襟針大賽2009於10月21至23日假威尼斯人展覽廰舉行。一如既往，本年比賽氣氛熱烈，推陳出新的比賽形式更為之矚目。不少業內人士認為此比賽不僅是本地服務業的一大盛事，亦已成為業界推崇的品牌奬項。
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Chinese National Banquet Master Chef Week |
When people talk about “National Banquets” some may imagine extravagant meals and opulent decorations, while others may just be curious about the dishes which are served for such important people in such formal dinner settings. These secrets were unveiled to students who participated in the Chinese National Banquet Master Chef Week jointly organised by IFT International Culinary Academy and the Chinese Chefs Association on 24-27 November 2009. Master Chef Hou Fangju shared his culinary expertise and experiences in preparing Chinese National Banquets through cooking presentations of dishes served in important events. Surprisingly, many delicacies were prepared with simple ingredients which can be easily found in local markets. Vice Secretary-General of the Chinese Chefs Association, Mr. Jia, explained that dishes served at important national banquets do not necessarily require expensive ingredients. Simple ingredients can do wonders. The selection of quality ingredients, careful preparation and superior cooking skills are the basic requirements for making fine food which can be served to ministers and presidents of the world. Among the Eight Great Traditional Types of Chinese Cuisine, Huaiyang is the most frequently selected for formal banquets due to its attractive presentation and light taste. Apart from unveiling secret recipes, this one-week event also focused on food safety awareness.
PACES
透過旅院國際廚藝學社及中國烹飪協會名廚專業委員合辦的「中國名廚巡禮 - 國宴菜暨人民大會堂菜」，學員加深對中國宴會菜餚的認識，同時亦加強對食物安全的意識。
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Le Cordon Bleu Master Chef Week |
French cuisine is famous for its sophistication while Japanese cuisine is renowned for the beautiful plating and use of very fresh ingredients. Then, what happens if they are combined together?
Participants of the Le Cordon Bleu Master Chef Week at IFT proved that the results can be fantastic!!! Not only pleasing for the palate, but also refreshing for the eyes. Internationally renowned French culinary school, Le Cordon Bleu (established in 1895) was invited by the IFT International Culinary Academy to co-organise a one-week culinary event. The event took place on 1-5 December 2009 at the Main Campus, and received an overwhelming response. Specially designed activities were conducted for local chefs and food enthusiasts. “Good food is made of fresh ingredients”, says Chef Marc Bonard who personally spent one morning in the Red Market, buying local products to prepare French dishes in front of a big excited audience. “All you need now is to learn the proper basic techniques and add herbs which are indispensable in French cuisine” – explained the chef during the demonstration.
Professional chefs were most interested in French-Japanese fusion dishes that Chef Bonard created. “He is really creative and inspires us to try making new dishes with western herbs and locally available fresh products”, said one participant.
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Chef Marc Bonard demonstrating the art of French cuisine
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Le Cordon Bleu is coming back to IFT in 2010. The schedule will be announced soon. If you are interested, stay tuned.
PACES
十二月上旬，旅院國際廚藝學社邀請法國藍帶廚藝學院日本廚藝學校行政總廚Marc Bonard先生主持菜藝展示周，示範及講解法國菜及法日菜的烹調及餐盤裝飾技巧，吸引近一百五十名廚師及公眾參加。 |
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Student Activities |
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IFT team awarded third prize in the Students' Statistics Contest |
Students of the Hotel Management Bachelor Degree Programme with Dr. Anthony Wong |
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Macao SAR, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) organised the Students' Statistics Contest. About 100 teams of students from IFT and other local higher institutions participated in the contest. One of the five teams from IFT, Raynis Chou, Ken Lou, Moses Ho, Elaine Fong, Raymond Fok came in third. We all congratulate their achievement.
Their topic, Developing Macao as a Sustainable Tourism Destination in Terms of its Hotel Industry, is timely and relevant to Macao’s tourism and hospitality development. |
Their findings reveal that Macao has enjoyed rapid growth of the economy in the past few years (e.g. increase GDP per capita, decline in unemployment rate, improvement on tourist statistics, and growth of the hotel industry). However, this success may be overshadowed by a number of social, economical, and environmental factors. The paper concludes with recommendations for both the tourism and hospitality industries.
Tourism College
為慶祝澳門回歸十周年，統計暨普查局舉辦了大學生統計習作比賽，目的為提升學生對統計數字的應用和研究方法的興趣; 鼓勵學生透過統計數字及方法，科學地認識澳門;並提高學生的社會觸覺和公民意識。來自各高等院校共約一百隊學生隊伍參加，旅遊學院所派出的五個隊伍當中，就讀酒店管理的五位學生勇奪季軍。
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Summer exchange at the Palace Museum, Beijing |
The four of us: Adriana, Amy, Irene and I, Jeffrey, are very pleased to have been invited to join the “The 5th HuaXia Hong Kong-Macao Radio Listeners Gathering”. We have had an unforgettable six-day trip to GuiZhou. During the meeting, all of us shared our comments and suggestions, hoping to improve the radio channel.
Throughout the whole trip, we were impressed by each scenic spot we saw. Moreover, we were astounded by the world’s third largest cataract, which we saw on the last day there. It is hard to explain the amazement and astonishment we felt watching it inside the caves, where you can almost touch the falling water. This was definitely an unforgettable experience!
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Group photo taken in front of the Huangguozhu Waterfall
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Participants of the 5th HuaXia Hong Kong-Macao Radio Listeners Gathering
旅遊學院四名學生陳添花、羅小倩、陳正珠和陳啟盛於暑假期間代表學院到貴州參加「華夏之聲第五屆聽眾聯誼會」。 這次旅程讓他們獲益良多，不單止見識了貴州的風土人情，還見識到國家級的境點 - 黃果樹瀑布。
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Students performing "sign language song" at
the Charity Music Show |
Organised by the Student Union, the “Charity Music Show for the “8．8” Flood Disaster in Taiwan” was held on 30 September 2009 at the IFT Grand Hall. The aim of this activity was to provide students with the opportunity to give support to the victims of the “8．8” Flood Disaster in Chinese Taiwan. Donations were collected through the sale of admission tickets and circuit donations. With the support of all the staff and students, charity funds of around MOP14,000 were collected and transferred to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre on 27 October 2009.
Student Union
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IFT representatives: Mr. Antonio Chu (second from left), Ms. Louisa and SU members
Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre representatives: Mr. Mike Chen, Director (right of Antonio) and Mr. Liu Mengchiu, Secretary (left)
旅遊學院學生會於2009年9月30日於旅遊學院大禮堂舉辦了「慈善音樂晚會」為台灣中南部地區受風災侵害的同胞籌款。是次活動之入場人次約為230人，合共籌得善款約澳門幣14,000元，並已轉交給台北經濟文化中心。
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IFT is well presented at this year's Macao Inter-Tertiary Cantonese Debate Competition |
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IFT Cantonese Debate Team taking photo with
Mr. Antonio Chu, Registrar (left) and
Ms. Doris Ip, Assistant Professor and Student Counsellor (right) |
On 31 October 2009 the IFT Debate Team achieved 2nd runner up in the 7th annual Macao Inter-Tertiary Cantonese Debate Competition organised by the Tertiary Education Services Office (GAES).
Terry Yao Xing and Andy Cao Teng were awarded recognition as this year’s best debaters in the semi-finals of the Putonghua and Cantonese debates respectively.
The Cantonese debate team consisted of 11 members and 5 teams from other local higher institutions participated in the competition.
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It was an invaluable experience for all who took part, as the debaters learned something from their participation in such a competition and they gained insight through observation of their fellow contestants from other institutions.
The IFT Cantonese Debate Team 2009
旅遊學院廣東話辦論隊於第七屆澳門高校學生辯論比賽中獲得季軍。 |
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The exchange programme at IMC, Austria has changed my life |
Going on this one-semester exchange programme to Krems, Austria was a valuable experience in my life.
Through this programme, I have learnt some important things about life that I would never have been able to learn in Macao. Going abroad forces you to stay open-minded, to accept the way others are, and to understand better who you are. I have gained a lot of confidence and became braver when it comes to solving problems. Studying at the IMC University of Applied Sciences was great; it was very international, students enjoyed greater learning independence and the classes were freer.
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Tiffany (middle) has a wonderful exchange experience at IMC, Austria |
I want to thank IFT for giving me this wonderful experience and a chance to go on this exchange programme in Austria.
Tiffany, Wong I Teng
Tourism Business Management Year 3 Student
黃伊婷同學對於一切感到非常感謝，她相信每個學生應該嘗試參加交換生計劃或到國外實習。
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Farewell to our incoming exchange students for Fall 2009/10 |
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Exchange students enjoyed a happy moment with SU members at the party |
Thirty students from Mainland China, Austria, Chinese Taiwan, Finland, South Korea, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and The Netherlands journeyed to Macao to pursue their study exchange programmes or internship programmes at IFT.
Time passed too quickly. By the time they had got used to everything here, it was almost the end of the semester. A farewell lunch party was arranged in December for them to share their happy moments with our staff and students.
IFT will continue to receive exchange students from our overseas partner institutions. For more information, please contact our Technical and Academic Support Division at office@ift.edu.mo.
Registry
30名外地生參加了學院2008/09年度之交換生計劃。於12月為他們舉行了餞別午宴。如欲查詢交換生計劃，請與技術暨學術輔助部國際事務辦公室聯絡，電子郵件 office@ift.edu.mo。 |
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Here are the new members who joined IFT from October - December 2009 |
October
- Chang I Kun as a Kitchen Assistant of Food & Beverage Department
- Charlotte, Chan Pui I as Waitress of Food & Beverage Department
- John, Chan Hong Fai as Kitchen Consultant of Food & Beverage Department
- Lam Lan Kam as Kitchen Assistant of Kitchen
- Leong Weng Hong as Cook of Food & Beverage Department
- Susana, Chan Wai I as Administrative Assistant of Registry
November
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Manuel, Kuok Wai Hei as Programmer of Information Technology Team
以上為2009年10 – 12月加入旅遊學院的新同事 |
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