Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Engage 360: Adventure | Innovation | Immersive Impact

March 27–29, 2026
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions – Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania

Student Registration: $75
Hotel Rate: $199 per night (share and save)
Website: nenachrie.com/2026-spring-conference

ICHRIE FutureFund™ Recognizes Best Paper Winners

The ICHRIE FutureFund™ recognizes the Best Paper Winners from the 31^st Annual Graduate Education & Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, held at Auburn University on 8-10 January 2026. With over 350 attendees' competition for the Best Paper was challenging and all the graduate students attending and presenting should be proud of their accomplishment.

There were four Best Paper Winners, and each will receive a complimentary 2026 ICHRIE Global Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada USA registration, a one-year complimentary ICHRIE membership, and a $500 gift card. We hope to see each winner in Las Vegas, possibly presenting another paper or a poster.

 Call for Papers

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research (JHTR)
Special Issue: The Impact of the Political Environment on Tourism and Hospitality

EuroCHRIE 2025 Conference Wrap-Up

The Hague, The Netherlands | 10–13 November 2025
Theme: Hospitality & Tourism Innovation: Exploring Inspiration Across Industry Lines

Signing Off with Gratitude (and a Smile!)

Dear ICHRIE Friends and Colleagues,

After 4½ incredible years, it’s time for me to sign off from ICHRIE with an official announcement my family applauds – retirement! What a journey it has been — full of collaboration, creativity, and a shared passion for advancing hospitality education around the world.

We congratulate all of the participants and the 2025-Q4 winners...

     1st PLACE: Mel Gelnar – Oklahoma State University
     2nd PLACE: Carrie Bailey – Oklahoma State University
     3rd PLACE: Kathy Lau – University of Surrey

Congratulations and thank you to Knowledge Matters for their continued partnership and support of hospitality and tourism education.

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.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Winner:

Luana Stepčić, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management (Croatia)

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.

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

UPDATE!!

Congratulations to the 2025 Level Up Competition Winners!! 

1^st place:  Brooke Meyer – Iowa State University

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.

Call for Case Studies

  ANNUAL CASE STUDY COMPETITION – 2025
by JOURNAL of HOSPITALITY & TOURISM CASES (JHTC)
An International CHRIE Journal.

The Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research (JHTR) is thrilled to announce the release of the special issue: "Above and Beyond: Advancing the Power of Experiences in Hospitality and Tourism." This special issue presents a fine collection of research dedicated to advancing the theoretical understanding and managerial knowledge around the design and management of hospitality and tourism experiences.