{
  "id": 16153329,
  "title": "New hospitality and tourism chapter to give ITE and polytechnic students more industry exposure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/new-hospitality-and-tourism-chapter-to-give-ite-and-polytechnic",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-23T05:19:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Singapore",
    "slug": "the-business-times-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/new-hospitality-and-tourism-chapter-give-ite-and-polytechnic-students-more-industry-exposure"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Singapore Tourism Board, along with five polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), has announced a new student chapter aimed at providing hospitality and tourism students with more industry exposure. The chapter, inaugurated at the second Singapore Hospitality and Tourism Conference on October 23, seeks to bridge the gap between education and industry. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with professionals and gain practical experience through various initiatives, including planning the conference, emceeing, and marketing. The conference focused on the impact of AI on the industry, with a student hackathon organized by Marina Bay Sands, aiming to explore how AI and human interaction can enhance guest experiences. Dr. Syed Harun Alhabsyi, guest of honour, emphasized the need to rethink workforce readiness in light of rapid technological changes, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and soft skills alongside technical capabilities.",
  "summary": "It is supported by Singapore Tourism Board, and aims to bridge the gap between education and industry",
  "key_points": [
    "Singapore Tourism Board, polytechnics, ITE form new student chapter",
    "Students gain industry exposure through collaboration and practical experience",
    "Conference focused on AI's impact, student hackathon explores AI-human interaction"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This collaborative initiative shifts vocational training toward practical industry immersion to ensure students develop the critical soft skills and technological adaptability required by a rapidly evolving hospitality workforce.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}