Dr LAW, Pui-yan Kate
Lecturer
BA, MSc [PolyU(H.K.)]; D.HTM [PolyU(H.K.)]; CHE
Teaching and Scholarly Interests: Hotel & Tourism Management
Dr Kate Law is a dedicated academic and professional with a comprehensive background in the Travel and Hospitality sector. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hotel and Catering Management, Master of Science in Hotel and Tourism Management, and Doctor of Hotel and Tourism Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In addition, Dr Law is a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) accredited by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.
Dr Law’s professional journey in the hospitality and tourism industry began immediately after her graduation, starting in front-line operational roles and advancing to senior managerial positions. Her career trajectory has involved working with some of the industry’s most prestigious organisations, including major hotels, international chain resorts, airlines, and theme parks in Florida, USA. This extensive experience has not only honed her practical management skills but also expanded her professional network within the industry.
In addition to her industry roles, Dr Law has also accumulated substantial experience in academia. She has been actively engaged in teaching, specialising in tourism, hospitality, and business management across various educational levels. Her teaching philosophy is centred on fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging students to view tourism as a comprehensive global issue with widespread and multifaceted implications.
Dr Law’s commitment to education extends to curriculum development, where she has played a crucial role in creating new subjects and managing award-bearing programmes. She remains deeply committed to her students and her professional peers, continually striving to enhance her effectiveness as an educator with every class she leads. Her dual focus on both practical industry insights and academic rigor makes her a pivotal figure in mentoring the next generation of professionals in the travel and hospitality industry, guiding them with her extensive experience and passionate educational approach.