Highlights from APacCHRIE2025 in Chiang Mai, Thailand

The APacCHRIE2025 Conference brought together a vibrant community of hospitality and tourism educators, researchers, and industry leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. With over 320 delegates representing 27+ countries/regions and 50+ organizations, the event was a powerful display of collaboration, innovation, and global connection.

We’re delighted to welcome the newly instated ICHRIE Board of Directors for 2025–2026, featuring leadership voices from our six global Federations—APac, Central, Euro, NENA, SECSA, and West CHRIE. Together, these regional Federation Presidents unite excellence across the globe to guide our shared mission in hospitality and tourism education this year.

Racing, Research, & Results: #ICHRIE2025 in Indy Was Unforgettable!

The 2025 ICHRIE Global Conference in Indianapolis, held 18–20 June 2025 and co‑located with HITEC®, brought together hospitality and tourism educators, researchers, and industry leaders for three dynamic days of innovation, connection, and celebration at the JW Marriott IndyPlace.

LEVEL UP! COMPETITION - Q4

It's back... this time, we are holding the Level Up! Competition in the Q4 of 2025!

LEVEL UP! is an ICHRIE and Russell Partnership Technology Revenue Management Competition and is an amazing opportunity for students to showcase their skills in a realistic hotel management simulation. Powered by Russell Partnership Technology’s industry-leading Revenue Management Simulation, this competition allows students from member institutions to step into the shoes of a Revenue Manager in a virtual 500-room hotel.

New Points of Honor: Eta Sigma Delta Highlights

It is ICHRIE and the Eta Sigma Delta (ΗΣΔ) Hospitality Honor Society’s honor and pleasure to support this impactful and inspiring organization.

What Goes into an Eta Sigma Delta Induction?

A lot happens behind the scenes before an Eta Sigma Delta induction ceremony! A successful event is built on careful planning, dedication, and a whole lot of heart. Here's a look at what it takes:

ICHRIE GOING FULL THROTTLE

Indianapolis is one of the highest ranked conference cities in the USA, and we can see why!!

Last week, Fran Brasseux (ICHRIE CEO), Kim Williams (ICHRIE President), Page Ksionska (Conference Consultant), and Darla Hancock (ICHRIE Communications & Networking Specialist) visited the JW Marriott Indy Place and the Indiana State Museum - as well as lunched with Jeff Robinson (Managing Director of Marketing at Visit Indy) at the iconic Harry & Izzy’s and spent an evening at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a NBA Indiana Pacers basketball game with Visit Indy and the Indianapolis Convention Center, one of the largest in the Midwest.

COMPETITION SUBMISSION PERIOD CLOSED

COMPETITION SUBMISSION PERIOD CLOSED

Historic Change of name EuroCHRIE to EMEA CHRIE

Dear EuroCHRIE Colleagues and Members of ICHRIE,

In my role as current president of EuroCHRIE, it is with great pleasure that I share an important milestone in the evolution of our federation. With overwhelming support from our members, the board’s proposal to rename EuroCHRIE to EMEA CHRIE has been approved. This decision reflects our commitment to inclusivity and better represents the diverse community we serve across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

UPDATE: We are pleased to announce the 2025 ICHRIE Hotel Challenge by Knowledge Matters competition winners...

ICHRIE Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) ΗΣΔ Undergraduate Research Symposium
20-21 February 2025 

DAY ONE

Opening Keynote

CHRIE FutureFund™ Recognizes Best Paper Winners

The 30th Annual Graduate Education & Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism was held at the University of Houston 2-4 January 2025. A record attendance of 422 witnessed numerous refereed paper presentations and posters.

The CHRIE FutureFund™ has for several years provided the Best Paper Winners with a $1,000 award, including complimentary registration to the 2025 ICHRIE Annual Global Conference, as well as a complimentary ICHRIE membership.

COMPETITION SUBMISSION PERIOD CLOSED

ICHRIE Research Reports Competition & Publication Series

Sponsored by DePaul University

Guidelines for the Competition

UPDATE!!

Congratulations to the 2025 Level Up Competition Winners!! 

1^st place:  Brooke Meyer – Iowa State University

It’s December!! 2024 has almost come to an end, as will all ICHRIE Memberships on 31 December. Memberships can be renewed at any time, but to get the most from the benefits it’s always a good idea to renew by the end of the year.

Please don’t let your membership run out as we ring in the New Year!

It’s Time to Celebrate Excellence: Nominate for the 2025 International CHRIE Awards!

As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect moment to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of your colleagues. Starting December 1, 2024, nominations for the prestigious 2025 International CHRIE Awards will officially open. Let’s honour those who make a difference—perhaps even yourself!

Who Can Be Nominated?

Any current International CHRIE member, with the following exceptions:

ICHRIE Members,

Thank you to everyone who participated and sent in incredibly thoughtful LMS name ideas!  We loved all of them!  We carefully reviewed the submissions and wanted to ensure that the name can be holistic and would allow the ICHRIE LMS to grow and include all aspects of hospitality and tourism, not just sustainability and event technology. 

2024 CentralCHRIE Conference

The 2024 CentralCHRIE Conference, held online on November 8th, brought together a dynamic community of scholars, educators, industry leaders, and students to explore the theme, “Innovating Hospitality and Tourism: Embracing Technology and Sustainability.” With 64 participants representing 24 institutions, this year’s conference provided an engaging platform for collaborations and innovations. Attendees participated in 30 research presentations and one keynote address.

Congratulations to everyone on the successful conclusion of the EuroCHRIE 2024 Conference, held from November 4–7 in Doha, Qatar, with the theme “Hospitality and Tourism in a New Era: Building Bridges and Overcoming Challenges.” Hosted by Al Rayyan International University College (ARIU). The conference provided an inspiring and impactful platform, featuring concurrent sessions, interactive workshops, insightful keynote presentations, and, last but not least, enriching cultural exchanges. 

The conference brought together over 150 participants from more than 35 countries, spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the USA, and Asia. The program addressed vital topics in hospitality and tourism, including sustainability, digital transformation, cultural integration, and leadership. From workshops for young scholars and PhD students to the EuroCHRIE board meeting, participants engaged in learning experiences that set a dynamic tone for the event.