On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the tripartite Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business (MGH) programme, three international leaders of hospitality and tourism education – the SHTM in Hong Kong, EHL Hospitality Business School (EHL) in Switzerland, and the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston (UH) in the US – came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure the
continuation of this innovative educational strategy.
The signing ceremony took place on 16 October 2024 at the SHTM and was presided over by Professor Kaye Chon, SHTM Dean, Chair Professor and Walter and Wendy Kwok Family Foundation Professor in International Hospitality Management; Dr Achim Schmitt, EHL Dean; and Professor Dennis Reynolds, Dean of UH's Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership.
The unique MGH programme allows students to spend one semester in
each of the three continents of Europe, Asia, and North America, capitalising on three outstanding faculties and campuses. The students are thus exposed to three distinct markets and diverse cultures, so they can develop a deep understanding of global market dynamics and construct a management toolkit. Through this unparalleled global educational experience, the MGH empowers students to truly "think global, act local".
Representing the best of the East and the West, this pioneering
programme offers students an unparalleled cultural and learning experience. Their learning encompasses Europe's rich history of hospitality, Asia's fast-paced market, and America's expansive hospitality domain, which provides them with an extensive leadership and innovation toolkit in this ever-evolving industry.
The MGH has gone from strength to strength in the last 10 years, nurturing graduates to excel in a globalised environment and be at the forefront of the global hospitality
industry. In 2020, the programme's innovative approach to hotel and tourism education was selected for the McCool Breakthrough Award by the International Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education, the world's largest organisation of hospitality and tourism educators. In 2023, the MGH was honoured with the International Strategy of the Year award at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia, which acknowledged the programme's effectiveness in offering students a global
perspective and helping them develop essential future-oriented management skills.
Over the past decade, the award-winning MGH programme has transformed the careers of countless students through its innovative educational strategy and global perspective, and 2024 represents another major milestone in its evolution. The SHTM is privileged to continue in this worthy partnership with the EHL and UH, and looks forward to the added value the programme will bring to aspiring hospitality
students worldwide.
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