Hotel Operations

Hong Kong continues to elevate its status as Asia’s premier hospitality hub, underpinned by its world-class hotels, flourishing MICE sector and sustained growth in tourism. The launch of the government’s Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0 is accelerating industry transformation through smart tourism initiatives and elevated service standards, fueling rising demand for skilled hospitality professionals.

Our programme response to industry needs, equipping participants for careers in hotel operations across front office, housekeeping, and food and beverage departments. Through an integrated curriculum, students gain a thorough understanding of departmental structures and holistic hotel operations, while acquiring the professional skills, industry insights, and service mindset essential for success in the hospitality sector.

Professional fields covered:

Front office service and operations
Housekeeping service and operations
Food and beverage service and operations
Food Hygiene for Hygiene Supervisors
Hotel management
Vocational English & Putonghua
Industry Technology and AI Applications

Earn and Learn	:	Under the scheme, participants will receive on-the-job training and classroom learning at the same time. A steady income and a recognized qualification are guaranteed
All-round Career Support	:	One-stop career counselling and placement services
Flexible Articulation Pathways	:	Graduates can pursue further studies to acquire higher qualifications and become a professional in the field

Scheme Details Progression Path

Study Arrangement

The first to second year:	Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices. For the first and second years, the employer will sponsor the apprentice to study the Diploma (Dip) programme at HTI for one day and one evening per week
The third year:	Full time on the job training

Allowance & Salary*

During the training period, participants will receive a total of $30,800 Industry Incentive Allowance, government allowance under the Earn & Learn Scheme (up to $90,000) and Training Allowance (up to $36,000). Given a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $9,470.


The first year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,470 and $2,000 Government Allowance and $1,000 Training Allowance^&	Monthly income of $12,470 or above
The second year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,470 and $2,500 Government Allowance and $1,000 Training Allowance^&	Monthly income of $12,970 or above
The third year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,470 and $3,000 Government Allowance and $1,000 Training Allowance^&	Monthly income of $13,470 or above
The Industry Incentive Allowance will be disbursed in stages during the first to third year of training	A total of $30,800

* Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries.
^& For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, they are entitled to the Monthly Apprenticeship Training Allowance of $1,000 per month during the apprenticeship, for a maximum of 36 months.

For enquiries, please contact the Office of the Director of Apprenticeship.

Tuition Fees

Employers will sponsor the tuition fees.

Entry Requirement

Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary academic structure); OR
Completion of Secondary 5 with a pass in the HTI / CCI / ICI bridging course; OR
Completion of 2-year Certificate Programme offered by HTI / CCI / ICI; OR
Equivalent and;
18 years old or above.

Offering Institutions：

For enquiries:

Office of the Director of Apprenticeship

Tel: 2756 4123

Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk

Information as of July 2025. VTC reserves the right to revise or cancel any programme if circumstances so warrant. Details will be announced on the Admission Homepage.