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25-26 FEBRUARY 2027
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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CALL FOR PAPERS
This symposium focuses on contemporary issues related to the hospitality and tourism industry.
The author(s) requires a faculty advisor/mentor and should be enrolled as a junior or senior in a
hospitality and tourism management program at an ICHRIE member institution.
Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) seeks a two-page abstract based on the conference themes below:
- Operations, Leadership & Workforce: Managing hospitality organizations and people.
- Tourism, Destination & Experience Management: Understanding destinations, visitors, and tourism systems.
- Innovation, Technology & the Future of Hospitality: Exploring emerging trends and digital transformation.
- Teaching, Learning & Hospitality Education: Advancing hospitality education and workforce preparation.
Important Dates:
- 16 November 2026 – Two-page abstract submission deadline
- 4 December 2026 – Notification of abstract acceptance
- 29 January 2027 – At least one author must register for the symposium to secure placement in the program
- 29 January 2027 – Full paper submission deadline (optional; required for Best Paper Award consideration)
How do I submit my two-page abstract?
- The step-by-step submission instructions on submitting via the Microsoft CMT service are included in the Call For Papers.
2027 UGRS Call For Papers
How will submissions be evaluated?
Student Submission Rubric
Acknowledgement: The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
Supporting Undergraduate Students in Research
Want additional information on Supporting Research (Faculty) or Conducting Research (Students)?
Take a look at these ESD webinars!
NOTE: These ICHRIE ESD Event Webinars were recorded in preparation of the 2025 ICHRIE ESD Undergraduate Research Symposium. We know the information will be helpful to you; however, note that the dates displayed in the playback videos below are not reflective of the upcoming 2026 event.
Research With Undergraduate Students - NENACHRIE Rise & Grind
Discover how undergraduate students can bring fresh energy and innovation to your research projects. Learn strategies to mentor, collaborate, and elevate your work while unlocking your undergraduate students’ potential.
Presented by: Dr. Noel Criscione-Naylor, Stockton University and Dr. Daniel Leung, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Researching with Undergraduate Students, Noel Criscione, Ed.D,WEBINAR SLIDES
Researching with Undergraduate Students, Daniel Leung, Ph.D.WEBINAR PDF
Researching with Undergraduate StudentsWEBINAR PLAYBACK
Would you like to learn more about how to conduct research and present your findings in a research paper?
Join students and leading research experts by watching the replay of the ESD Undergraduate Research Symposium: Research Paper 101 Webinar.
Event Guests: Godwin-Charles Ogbeide, Ph.D., MBA, Han Wen, PhD, CHE, WSET III, and Willie Tao, PhD, CHE
EVENT REGISTRATION
NOTE: This event is not limited to ESD members.
Registration to this ESD event is FREE and the registration form is one click away! Register yourself, advisors and classmates today and join us in Boston.
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RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS & TRAVEL INFO
Although travel and hotel accommodations are not included in your registration for this event, we would recommend the Hotel Commonwealth.
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