HAITC is an international and innovative joint college established by Hainan University and American top-ranking public research institution, Arizona State University, the first of its kind in ChinaA total of 268 students majoring in hotel management, human geography and urban/rural planning and administrative management attended the opening ceremonyWelcome官方网站Hainan University and Arizona State University Joint International Tourism College, which is affiliated with Hainan University, opened its first-ever session in Haikou, capital of China's southern Hainan province, on MondayThe college is aiming to cultivate management personnel with a global vision and international competitiveness of tourism"This new college is an incredibly exciting and innovative initiative," Koppell said when addressing the opening ceremony on MondayWelcome官方网站The students also will have access to the quality teaching, research resources and electronic library resources with ASU, she added