International Symposium on Hospitality Management 2007

XiaMen, China

Theme: Promoting Hospitality Management Education and Research, Practice

Organizers

Xiamen University, China

American Sentinel University, USA

The American Scholars Press, USA

Objectives

The hospitality department of School of Management of Xiamen University is one of the leading programs in the country. The faculty in the filed has demonstrated very strong research ability and the program developed fast. The international symposium will bring well-known scholars from the world to exchange academic ideas and studies, which in turn enhance the faculty and program development at home. And the conference will provide excellent networking opportunities among conference delegates. The main objectives of the conference include:

l To provide a platform for researchers, educators, practitioners and students to exchange ideas and knowledge related to the filed in hospitality studies and management as well as planning

l To discuss the issues and challenges of the industry because of the global competition

l To identify new directions in improving the teaching and researches in the field

Topics

The recommended discussions areas can but not least include

l Hospitality Management teaching and studies

l Developing and promoting hospitality education.

l Emerging issues in hospitality management.

l Issues and solution of teaching Hospitality management

l The Issues of Hospitality management and operation

l Case Analysis on Hospitality management and operation

l Hotel resources management

l Managing cultural, historical and environmental resources.

l Hospitality industry and Regional economy

l Comparative studies on hospitality management between foreign countries and that of China

l Related Services and its management

l Management science and engineering

l Planning and managing local tourism.

l Tourist experience in the regions

Keynote Speakers

There will be several well-known experts from China and USA to give speeches.

Time and Place of the Conference

August 7-9; Xiamen University, Xiamen China

Scale of the Conference:

50 -100 people including foreign scholars from US, Canada and Asian countries

Contacts:

China: Professor Lin bishu, Hospitality Department of School of Business, Xiamen University.

Tel: 0592-2187002，05925942581，E-mail: bishu123lin@xujc.com

Countries outside of China

Dr.Linda Sun (contact@americanscholarspress.com

Tel: 770-973-8732

Proceedings

Participants are asked to submit abstracts to the academic committee for publications selections and those chosen articles will be published by The American Scholars Press. See the submission guidelines on the web site at: www.americanscholarspress.com /conference

Budget:

Xiamen University will cover the registration fee and room and board for scholars from outside of China for the conferences.