Hybrid Event APacCHRIE Conference 2020

Thirty Tourism and Events Students have organized a hybrid event - APacCHRIE2020 this year and assisted with Paper Review Coordination for the APacCHRIE2021 Singapore Conference. Jeremy Lam and Lyan Cheung had to prepare for conference marketing, designing programme, rehearsing staged events, managing paper reviews and presentation schedules, negotiating with vendors, handling registration and VIPs, managing logistics in order to achieve the overall event success with 180+ online and in-person attendees from all over the world.

Ms. LAM Sze Nok Jeremy
BSc (Hons) Tourism and Events Management
School of Hotel and Tourism Management

Ms. CHEUNG Wing Yi Lyan
BSc (Hons) Tourism and Events Management
School of Hotel and Tourism Management

Domain Expertise:

Event Management

The students have significant knowledge and experience in event management, including organizing and planning industry-related conferences and forums.

Hospitality and Tourism Industry

The students are studying in the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, which indicates their expertise and knowledge in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Conference Organization

The students have been actively involved in organizing and managing conferences, such as APacCHRIE2020 Hong Kong, APacCHRIE2021 Singapore, and IMPACT2020, which are industry-related events that provide a platform for professionals to share their knowledge and experiences in the field.

Marketing and Promotion

The students have acquired skills and knowledge in marketing and promotion, as they were leaders in the marketing team for events, responsible for creating promotional materials and boosting registration numbers.

Hybrid Event Management

The students have gained experience in organizing and handling hybrid events, which combine both online and in-person elements. This knowledge is valuable, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, where events have often required a mix of virtual and physical components.

Lifelong Learning Excellence:

Communication and Presentation Skills

The students gained experience in motivating their team members, showing care and empathy to boost team spirit and efficiency. They also improved their leadership skills in managing tasks and responsibilities.
The students honed their communication skills through email communication with different stakeholders and parties involved in the events, improving their ability to collaborate and work effectively with others.

Project Management and Teamwork

The students learned to act as a bridge of communication between upper management and subordinates, ensuring that information was delivered effectively and that tasks were executed smoothly.

Critical Thinking and Problem-solving

The students encountered challenges during the event planning process and learned to overcome them through creative thinking, developing contingency plans, and utilizing various techniques and computer skills to increase efficiency.
Given the tight schedules and heavy workloads, the students had to prioritize tasks, create clear schedules, and allocate jobs effectively to ensure smooth event execution.

Networking and Collaboration

The students emphasized the importance of networking with professionals in the events industry and industrial parties during events or mentorship programs to gain career inspiration and opportunities.

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