Dr Yong Chen transferred from being a Research Assistant to being a Postdoctoral Fellow on 20 August 2012.

Mr Watson Baldwin has completed his one-year Visiting Lectureship, and has been appointed an Instructor with effect from 26 August 2012.

Dr Sam Kim joined the SHTM as an Associate Professor on 27 August 2012. Dr Kim previously worked as a Professor and Director of the Graduate Program at the College of Hospitality and Tourism at Sejong University in South Korea.

Dr Stephen Lee joined the School as a Visiting Lecturer for one year from 27 August 2012. Dr Lee specialises in MICE and hospitality and tourism marketing.

Dr Pearl Lin joined the SHTM as a Visiting Lecturer on 27 August 2012. Dr Lin specialises in teaching hospitality management with a focus on Western culinary cookery and restaurant management.

Mr Donald Cheng joined the SHTM as an Assistant Designer on 3 September 2012.

Mr Charles Chu joined the School as an Instructor on 3 September 2012.

Dr Sabrina Huang joined the SHTM as a Visiting Lecturer on 3 September 2012.

Dr Lorenzo Masiero joined the SHTM as an Assistant Professor on 3 September 2012. He previously worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Project Manager at the Institute for Economic Research at the University of Lugano.

Dr Soyon Paek joined the School as a Visiting Lecturer on 3 September 2012.

Dr Dan Wang joined the SHTM as an Assistant Professor on 3 September 2012. Dr Wong graduated with a Master of Philosophy in Hotel and Tourism Management from the SHTM, and gained her Ph.D. form Temple University in the United States.

Professor Brian King joined the SHTM as a Professor on 3 October 2012. Professor King previously worked at Victoria University, Australia.