The 2025 International CHRIE Global Research Marathon
Theme and Main Topics:
Responsible and sustainable hospitality and tourism businesses in a changing world
• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) impacts in hospitality and tourism management
• F&B Supply Chain System Innovation (Food waste/recycling etc.)
• Human resources, training, curriculum development in hospitality and tourism management focusing on sustainability and resilience
• Digital transformation and service innovation in hospitality and tourism businesses
• ESG Digitization and Corporate Digital Responsibility in the AI era
Description:
Are you passionate about advancing sustainability and resilience in the hospitality and tourism industry? As businesses face evolving environmental, social, and operational challenges, innovation in business models, workforce strategies, and supply chains is more critical than ever. ICHRIE invites you to join our research group/organization dedicated to enhancing knowledge and driving positive changes in these crucial areas through global research collaboration.
Objectives:
1. Create global research collaboration and networking environment between ICHRIE members
2. Stimulate scholarly activities among ICHRIE community
3. Provide close collaborating opportunities with industry partners
4. Foster research that advances theoretical and scholarly publications
5. Receive feedback from fellow scholars worldwide throughout different stages of research development
Why Join Us:
• Collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion.
• Gain access to cutting-edge research opportunities and resources.
• Contribute to meaningful research projects that address real-world issues.
• Participate in conferences and summits to share and expand your knowledge.
• Network with experts, professionals, and peers in the field.
• Publish a paper in ICHRIE journals.
ICHRIE Publications:
• Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research (JHTR)
• Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education (JHTE)
• Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Cases (JHTC)
• ICHRIE Research Reports (RR)
Tracks and Track Chairs:
• Quantitative Research Track: Dr. Choong Beom CB Choi (Sejong University) & Dr. Cindy Heo (EHL)
• Qualitative Research Track: Dr. Jean-Pierre van der Rest (Leiden University) & Dr. Heyao (Chandler) Yu (The Pennsylvania State University)
• Practical Research Track: Dr. Henri Kuokkanen (Institut Lyfe) & Dr. Soyoung Park (Florida Atlantic University)
Who We're Looking For:
We welcome ICHRIE members from diverse backgrounds and expertise levels, including researchers and academics, students and early career professionals, and industry experts.
We are searching for individuals who are not only passionate but also committed to our cause. If you:
• Are willing to invest time and effort into research projects and initiatives.
• Are eager to collaborate and contribute actively to research projects.
• Have a track record of publication if you are interested in the theoretical research track.
Important Dates (US Central Time):
• Deadline of Call for Participation: 11:59 PM, March 31, 2025 (US Central Time)
• Team formation notification: April 7, 2025 (US Central Time)
• Kick-off Zoom meeting event: 8AM to 10AM, April 17, 2025 (US Central Time)
• 1st Presentation (in-person and online) at APacCHRIE, Chiang Mai, Thailand: May 27-30 (Date/Time: TBD)
• 2nd Presentation (in-person and online) at ICHRIE, Indianapolis, US: Jun 18-20, 2025 (Date/Time: TBD)
• 3rd Presentation (In-person and online) at EuroCHRIE, Hague, Netherlands: Nov 10-13, 2025 (Date/Time: TBD)
Expectations:
• Teams are required to attend the intro session and kick-off session.
• Teams are required to meet regularly once every two or three weeks.
• Each team consists of members based in North America, Europe, and Asia. Finding a time for regular meetings that works for everyone will be a challenge. But remember one of the purposes for Global Research Marathon is connecting people from all over the world.
• One group member needs to be physically present at each conference.
• There may be too many team members and not everyone was committed to the work. If there are team members do not contribute to the project, they can be let go. This is another reason for a big group size – not everyone in the team will make it through the final stage.
How to Join:
If you are interested in participating in the 2025 Research Marathon, please fill out the survey here:
https://hrmuh.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1AocKa1YwoJmVPo
Contact Information:
Join us in making a meaningful impact for hospitality and tourism researchers, educators, industry professionals, and students by completing this survey. For any inquiries, please contact Minwoo Lee at [email protected]
ICHRIE Research Marathon Organizing Committee:
Co-Chairs Representatives
Minwoo Lee ICHRIE
CB Choi ApacCHRIE
Cindy Heo EuroCHRIE
Henri Kuokkanen ICHRIE / JHTC
Soyoung Park ICHRIE
Jean-Pierre van der Rest JHTR / EuroCHRIE
Heyao (Chandler) Yu ICHRIE
