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Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, BA (Hons) Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Master, MSc in Information Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Doctorate, PhD Tourism Geography, The University of Hong Kong
External positions
External Examiner, DBA Thesis, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Sept 2025 → …
Specialist of HKCAAVQ, Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications
8 Dec 2022 → 31 Mar 2029
Course Instructor and Examiner for Train the Trainer Course, Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong (TIC)
5 Dec 2022 → 12 Dec 2022
Professional Consultant for Courses of the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong, Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong (TIC)
26 Oct 2022 → 31 Dec 2026
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Agricultural tourism for rural resilience: A sustainable livelihoods approach | RGC - Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) 2025/26 [Project No. UGC/FDS11/B04/25], Funds Awarded HK$476,383|
Lai, M. (PI), Vafadari, K. (CoI) & Lau, C.Y.-L. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Technologies Applications for Intangible Cultural Heritage enhance Destination Attractiveness? | PolyU CPCE-funded Research Project 2025/26 [Project No. BHM-2025-374(J)]
Lau, C.Y.-L. (PI), Lee, J. L. M. (CoI), Chen, N. (CoI) & Huang, J. D. (CoI)
26/11/25 → 27/05/27
Project: Research
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An Investigation of Tourists’ Personality Traits on Behavioural Intention in Responsible Tourism: A Mediating Role of Engagement (BHM-2025-368(J))
Tavitiyaman, P. (PI), Tsui, B. (CoI), Chan, M. L. B. (CoI) & Lau, C.Y.-L. (CoI)
26/11/25 → 25/05/27
Project: Research
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Toy Tourism and Vulnerable Students: A Novel Education-assisted Approach | PolyU CPCE Research Fund 2025/2026 |BHM-2025-369(J) |HK$24,500|
Lee, J. L. M. (PI), Lau, C.Y.-L. (CoI) & Wong, S. M. H. (CoI)
26/11/25 → 27/05/27
Project: Research
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Plotting Smart Glamping as the Green and Health Strategy in Facilitating the Sustainability of Hong Kong’s Ecotourism and Leading Green Destination in Asia | PolyU CPCE Research Fund 2024/2025 [Project No.BHM-2024-254(J)]|
Tai, C. L. A. (PI), Lee, J. L. M. (CoI), Lau, C.Y.-L. (CoI) & Wong, S. M. H. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Advancing Responsible Travel and Innovative Cultural Tourism Through a Transdisciplinary Research Approach in Sustainability Education
Lau, C., Lee, J. L. M., Chan, W. W. H. & Lui, A. M. T., 3 Mar 2026, High-End Academic Conference on the Integration of Culture and Tourism, Hangzhou City University. 1-3 March 2026. Hangzhou, China.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Agricultural tourism for rural resilience: A sustainable livelihoods approach
Lai, M. T. H., Vafadari, K., Lee, L. Y. S., Lau, C. & Chung, A. L. S., 28 May 2026, APacCHRIE 2026 Conference (May 28-31, 2026). Osaka, Japan. Ritsumeikan University Business School..Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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AI Literacy and Digital Skill Requirements for Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management Graduates in the Era of Smart Tourism
Ho, S. Y. P., Wong, Y. T. A., Lau, C., Chiu, Y. K. F., Cheng, W. G. & Choy, C. H. A., 3 Mar 2026, High-End Academic Conference on the Integration of Culture and Tourism, Hangzhou City University. 1-3 March 2026. Hangzhou, China.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Tertiary Student Prospect: A Case Study of Hong Kong
Lee, J. L. M., Wong, S. M. H., Lau, C., Wong, Y. T. A., Shum, K. Y. N. & Law, P. Y. K., 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Can artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technologies applications for intangible cultural heritage enhance destination attractiveness?
Lau, C., Lee, J. L. M., Chen, N. & Huang, J. D., 3 Mar 2026, High-End Academic Conference on the Integration of Culture and Tourism, Hangzhou City University. 1-3 March 2026. Hangzhou, China.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Prizes
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Best Paper Award - High-End Academic Conference on the Integration of Culture and Tourism, Hangzhou China
Lau, C.Y.-L. (Recipient), Lee, J. L. M. (Recipient), Wong, S. M. H. (Recipient), Chan, M. L. B. (Recipient) & Ho, S. Y. P. (Recipient), 3 Mar 2026
Prize
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Best Paper Award) - Pathways to Green Business Transition: Advancement & Resilience
Ho, S. Y. P. (Recipient), Lau, C.Y.-L. (Recipient) & Chan, W. W. H. (Recipient), 21 Aug 2025
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Best Presentation Award - The 5th International Conference on Modern Education Technology 2023
Lau, C.Y.-L. (Recipient), 16 Jun 2023
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Activities
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Guest Talk by Hong Kong Jockey Club
Tse, P. M. D. (Organiser), Ho, S. Y. P. (Organiser) & Lau, C.Y.-L. (Organiser)
21 Apr 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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MICE Event Experience Day: Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2026
Lau, C.Y.-L. (Organiser), Tse, P. M. D. (Organiser), Pang, L. (Panel Member) & Ho, S. Y. P. (Panel Member)
19 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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BHM Students' Participation in International Academic Conference: High-End Academic Conference on the Integration of Culture and Tourism. Hangzhou, China.
Lau, C.Y.-L. (Session Chair) & Ho, S. Y. P. (Participant)
1 Mar 2026 → 3 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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BHM Professional Talk Series: Storytelling and Responsible Travel in Cultural Tour Guiding
Lau, C.Y.-L. (Organiser), Chan, M. L. B. (Participant) & Lee, J. L. M. (Participant)
24 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Subject Leader - BHMH1103 Introduction to Tourism
Lau, C.Y.-L. (Subject Leader)
19 Jan 2026 → 31 May 2026Activity: Other