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IFTM Students Shine in 1st China College Student Tourism Management Virtual Simulation Competition

中文摘要 / Summary in Chinese

Four teams of students from the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies took part in the inaugural “Chinese College Students Tourism Management Virtual Simulation Competition” held in Tianjin, China. Two of the IFTM teams delivered outstanding performances, earning them a third prize in the competition.

China’s first management simulation competition specialised in tourism management, the competition was co-organized by the China Tourism Education Association and Nankai University in May this year, and was well-received by tourism management institutions across the country. It aimed to promote teaching and learning through competition and encourage exchanges between university students in China.

After rounds of fierce competition, 35 winning teams emerged from a pool of 428 teams, comprising a total of 3,240 contestants. Among the winning teams, two of the IFTM teams were awarded third prizes for their remarkable performances overcoming various challenges posed in the different stages of competitions. Meanwhile, the other two IFTM teams gained valuable experiences from their participation in the event.

The two winning IFTM teams consist of Wang Yuqing, Liu Boyang, Shen Xinran, and Yang Ziyue, guided by Dr. Joey Sou, and Shi Youkun, Shi Youqian, Wang Zilin and Liu Yanchen, guided by Dr. Virginia Lau.

The students have gained invaluable experience from the competition, and especially thanked the Institute and the external organization for their financial support to make this trip happen. The achievements of students in competitions highlight the quality of the education offered at IFTM. It is believed that IFTM students will continue to contribute to the development of the tourism industry in the future.

Developed by the organizers, the sandbox system simulating the operation of tourism enterprises provides students with a full range of practical experience in hotel investment, business operations, and market competition. Students can learn how to adapt to changes in market demand, respond to competition, and earn profits by making hotel management decisions.

This complex process has allowed students to combine theoretical knowledge with practice, and also improved their ability to analyse and organise data and systematic management thinking. Students participating in this national competition have gained valuable practical experience, enhanced their market awareness and understanding of the tourism industry, and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of teamwork.