Biography

Professor Qiu is a Professor of international tourism. She received her BA from Nankai University in Mainland China, her MA from University of Waterloo in Canada, and her PhD from University of Strathclyde in UK. Her research interests are tourism studies, consumer behaviour, and China hotel and tourism development and policy issues.

She has been the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism since 2016. She has served as guest editor for International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management and Journal of Vacation Marketing on Special Issues for China Hotel and Tourism Development. She was also the regional editor for International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. She has published more than 80 refereed journal articles and conference papers in major international journals (e.g. International Journal of Hospitality Management, Journal of Travel Research and Tourism Management) and presented about 80 research papers at international refereed conferences.

Professor Qiu also worked as a leading consultant for UNWTO, CNTA, CTS Travel Group Services, and many other major organizations and companies.

Speech Title and Synopsis
Innovative Learning in a Digital Age: Some Implications for Business (Part 2)

Following on Professor Jenkins’ observations and comments, Professor Qiu will describe innovative trends in education, both globally and in Hong Kong. In particular she will describe her involvement in pioneering on behalf of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and its partnership with over 100 leading universities in the world participating in the project. Although an academic initiative, there are many opportunities for business to use the project to upgrade staff knowledge, competence and training for their staff often with considerable budget savings.

Professor Qiu will relate his knowledge, experience and recommendations to the business environment in Hong Kong.

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