CityU and tourism industry organize “One Trip, Multiple Destinations” Hengqin-Macao study tour planning competition
The Faculty of International Tourism and Management, in collaboration with Zhuhai Da Heng Qin Pan-Tourism Development Co., Ltd., Zhuhai Da Heng Qin Culture and Media Co., Ltd., and Zhuhai Hengqin Laisun Creative Culture City Co., Ltd., recently organized the “One Trip, Multiple Destinations” Hengqin-Macao Study Tour Planning Competition. The finals showcased the presentations of eight teams, who presented their itinerary design proposals to a jury comprising industry partners, scholars, and faculty members at the practicum base (China Dragon Hotel).
Rector Jun Liu delivered a video speech to encourage and support the contestants and pointed out the importance of university-enterprise cooperation and looked forward to the future development of cultural tourism, MICE, and trade industries in Hengqin and Macao. 
The judges praised the students’ proposals and public speaking skills and provided them with guidance. Industry partners also gave positive feedback to the award-winning works, and hope to have the opportunity to implement of the projects in the real-world setting.
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First prize-winning team: ZWCH
- Project name: Rediscovering the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hengqin and Macao Through the Five Senses – An Immersive Study Project
- Project description: This project aims to promote Chinese culture by providing an immersive experience of the intangible cultural heritage of Hengqin and Macao through the four aspects of “sound,” “food,” “architecture,” and “travel” using our five senses.
- Team members: Wang Tuanyi, He Chuanyang, Zhang Yining, Zhang Yintong, and Chang Xinwen.
Second prize-winning team: Fun Game
- Project name: Adventure Ocean, Future of Hengqin and Macao – A A Study Project on Marine Culture and Technology
- Project description: This project aims to tap into the marine culture and ecological resources of Macao and Hengqin, and create a replicable and branded study project to deepen the exchange between mainland and Macao youth, promoting the development of Macao as “One Centre, One Platform, One Base.”
- Team members: Ma Wanqi, Wang Lang, Cao Junrui, He Zihan, and Hu Shushan
Third prize-winning team: Doo Doo Walk Around
- Project name: Exploring Nature, Promoting Harmonious Existence, Creating a Beautiful Home -An Immersive Nature and Culture Journey for Young People in Zhuhai and Macao
- Project description: This project aims to lead children to experience cultural diversity, appreciate the city’s landscape, and explore the animal diversity in Zhuhai and Macao. It focuses on cultivating the concept of animal protection among young people and integrating textbook knowledge with nature to inspire children to respect and love nature and build a path towards ecological harmony.
- Team members: Yan Yutao, Yan Pei, Jiang Yueyue, and Guo Xingyun.
Source: Faculty of International Tourism and Management
