Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society - HKPolyU Chapter

15/01/2026

ESD 25.26 Executive Committee

Vice President | Jade Jiang

Hello everyone, I‘m Jade, a third-year student majoring in Hotel and Tourism Management with a secondary major in AIDA. It is my honor to serve as the Vice President of the ESD Student Chapter this year.

My studies at SHTM have equipped me with a solid experience in service innovation and academic research. I am passionate about applying these insights to foster a dynamic community.

If you are interested in connecting with like-minded peers and exploring new possibilities in hospitality and innovation, I warmly invite you to join our activities at ESD. I look forward to meeting you and achieving meaningful growth together this year！

15/01/2026

ESD 25.26 Executive Committee

Marketing | Sam Shim

I’m honored to serve as your Marketing Lead for the Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) student chapter!

My name is Sam, and I specialize in marketing with a strong focus on branding, digital strategy, and audience engagement. At its core, ESD is about cultivating ethical, service-oriented leaders—and effective marketing plays a key role in amplifying that mission.

With hands-on experience in content creation, community growth, and cross-cultural communication, my goal is to strengthen ESD’s visibility, tell our story more effectively, and create meaningful touchpoints that connect members with opportunities beyond the classroom.

Together, let’s build a strong and recognizable presence for ESD—one that supports academic excellence, professional development, and a shared sense of pride within our SHTM community.

Here’s to a dynamic and impactful semester ahead! 🥂🎊🎉

15/01/2026

ESD 25.26 Executive Committee

President | Thea Shu

I’m honored to serve as your President of the Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) student chapter!

My name is Thea SHU, a final-year Hotel Management major. The mission of ESD is to cultivate the next generation of ethical and service-oriented leaders.

With a foundation in hotel operations, valuable experience from international conferences, and a diverse, cross-functional network, my goal is to lead our team in providing meaningful professional guidance and creating impactful opportunities for every member.

Together, let’s build a vibrant community that fosters academic excellence and paves the way for a bright future for all our SHTM peers.

Here’s to a remarkable semester ahead! 🥂🎊🎉

15/01/2026

ESD 25.26 Executive Committee

Secretary | Sara Zhang

Hi, I’m Sara! 🎉 A Year 3 Event Management student and your ESD Secretary this year.

My role is all about keeping things organized—taking notes, managing our calendar, and helping the team stay connected! ✨

So glad to be part of this inspiring community. If you’re curious about ESD or want to meet fellow hospitality lovers, come join us—it’s where future leaders grow and have fun together! Can’t wait to meet you all! 💙

15/01/2026

ESD 25.26 Executive Committee

Event Coordinator | Hope

Hello everyone! I‘m Hope, and as your Event Coordinator for the ESD Student Chapter this year, I’m all about creating experiences that matter. I‘m in my final year at SHTM, studying Event and Experience Management, where I’ve learned to find innovation in every detail and transform ideas into reality. The ESD Student Chapter offers a unique toolkit to prepare for your future, and I‘m here to help you access it. Let’s craft inspiring opportunities and build something remarkable together.

15/01/2026

ESD 25.26 Executive Committee

Industry Relations | Lessing Yin

Hi all! I’m Lessing, the Industry Relations Director of the ESD Student Chapter (2025/26), and a Year 4 student in Event and Experience Management at SHTM. By remaining open minds to new possibilities, I have gained invaluable industry insights throughout my time at SHTM. I believe the ESD Student Chapter is a place where you can discover unique and valuable resources for your future planning. Let’s share and create exciting moments together in the ESD Student Chapter!

27/03/2024

ESD x HFTP Career Talk was successfully held on 26 Mar 2024 🥳

Throughout the 1.5 hour session, 👩‍⚖️Ms Gloria Chang (Executive Director, Hong Kong | Horwath HTL) & 👩‍💻Ms Shirley Du (Project Director, Shenzhen | Horwath HTL) untangled the mystery box of hospitality consultancy

They shared many useful information with the attendees incl. but not limited to:
1️⃣ Horwath's core services
2️⃣ Skill required by Horwath's consultants
3️⃣ Work scope of Horwath's consultants
4️⃣ Career pathway & job opportunities

Thank you Ms Chang & Ms Du for your time and invaluable sharing 🥰

Also, thank you members from .hkpolyu .hftp for joining our event 🥰

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26/03/2024

Dear all ESD members:

Our school is now inviting - aspiring reel-makers 🎬 | content creators 📹 | storytellers 🤗 = YOU - to take part in the Reel Challenge 2024

Your tasks:
1️⃣ Produce one 45-60 second reel/video to showcase your remarkable journey at

2️⃣ Submit your reel/video to Ms Ada Leung ([email protected]) by 7 April 2024

🏆Generous prizes🏆 (HK$5,000 | HK$3,000 | HK$1,500) will be presented to the winners

Visit the following page if you would like to find out more details about this challenges: 🔗 https://www.polyu.edu.hk/htm/emailer/reel_challenge/2024/index.html

📹📹📹 Start your production now 🎬🎬🎬

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22/03/2024

Dear all:

Please be reminded that the ESD x HFTP Career Talk will be scheduled on:
📅 Date - 26 March 2024 (Tue)
🕰️ Time - 7:00 - 8:30pm
🏟️ Venue - TH301, 3/F, SHTM

We are honor to have Ms Gloria Chang - Executive Director of Horwath HTL - to be the speaker of this event

If you want to know more about job duties & projects to be done by hospitality consultants:
1️⃣ - Scan the QR code
2️⃣ - Submit your eForm
3️⃣ - Prepare your questions

Look forward to seeing many .hkpolyu members & .hftp members on 26 Mar 2024 !!!

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06/03/2024

As many graduates-to-be are eager to be consultants after the graduation, Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society - HKPolyU Chapter & HFTP HK SHTM Student Chapter are going to jointly organize a Career Talk (themed "Hospitality Consultancy") on 26 March 2024

In this Career Talk, we are honor to have Ms Gloria Chang - Executive Director of Horwath HTL - to be our speaker

Event details are listed here:
📅 Date - 26 March 2024 (Tue)
🕰️ Time - 7:00 - 8:30pm
🏟️ Venue - TH301, 3/F, SHTM

If you want to know more about job duties & projects to be done by hospitality consultants:
1️⃣ - Scan the QR code
2️⃣ - Submit your eForm by 22 March
3️⃣ - Prepare your questions

Look forward to seeing many of you on 26 Mar 2024 !!!

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29/02/2024

Two members from ESD HKPolyU Chapter recently attended ICHRIE ESD Undergraduate Research Symposium (20-21 Feb)@ Miami, and won prestigous awards

Ms HUANG Zichuan (Kyla), Ms WANG Xinrui (Eve) & Dr LEUNG Daniel received the Best Paper Award

Ms HAO Xinyue (Yola) & Dr LEUNG Daniel received MertMeritorious Paper Award

Thank you for the financial support by our School! Congratulations to , , & !!!

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14/02/2024

All the best to the representatives from Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society - HKPolyU Chapter who will attend the ICHRIE ESD Undergraduate Student Research Symposium

Look forward to receiving the good news shared by them 🤞

The ICHRIE Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) Undergraduate Research Symposium 20 / 21 February 2024!

The following schools have already registered to attend and will be presenting their research papers:

🍍 Stephen F. Austin State University
🍍 School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
🍍 Fort Hays State University
🍍 Metropolitan State University of Denver
🍍 Fort Hays State University
🍍 Oklahoma State University
🍍 Culinary Institute of America
🍍 Stockton University
🍍 Penn State School of Hospitality Management
🍍 Kemmons-Wilson School of Hospitality & Resort Management - University of Memphis
🍍 Florida International University

See you in Miami!