Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

What are ICHRIE Special Interest Groups (SIGs)?

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide ICHRIE members with an opportunity to network and share information, research, and resources related to a particular facet of hospitality and tourism education. Special Interest Groups are open to all ICHRIE members.

Who can participate in ICHRIE SIGs?

ICHRIE members in good standing are encouraged to participate in a SIG of their choice. Full and Associate Members of International CHRIE are eligible to join any SIG for free.

Would you like to learn more about one or more SIGs?

Click on the SIG that interests you for more information about upcoming meetings, webinars, industry insights, research and more. And feel free to contact the Chair(s) of the Special Interest Group by emailing them using the contact information listed below.

SIG CALENDAR

Meet our SIGs...

Beverage Education Marissa Orlowski MV Hospitality Solutions, LLC [email protected]	Club Management Matthew Samel Johnson & Wales [email protected]
Community Colleges & Secondary Schools David Schweiger Northampton Community College [email protected]	Cruise Management Fred DeMicco Northern Arizona University [email protected]
Culinary Arts Fredrick C Meitner “Chuck” East Stroudsburg University [email protected]	Diversity Equity & Inclusion in Hospitality and Tourism Brian Barker New York University [email protected]
Experiential Education Jack Samuels Montclair State University [email protected]	Historically & Predominantly Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Berkita Bradford North Carolina Central University [email protected]
Hospitality Financial Management Yoon Koh University of Houston [email protected]	Hospitality Industry Professionals (HIP) Steve Hood Hood Hospitality [email protected]
Hospitality Industry Project Management (HIPM) Tim Flohr University of Memphis [email protected]	Hospitality Information Technology Thomas Schrier Iowa State University [email protected]
Hospitality Programs in Business Colleges (HpBC) AJ Aluri West Virginia University [email protected]	Hospitality Sales & Marketing Laurie Wu Temple University [email protected]
Human Resources Mary Jo Dolasinski DePaul University [email protected]	Lodging Chris Woodruff Lake Michigan College [email protected]
Meetings, Events, Exhibitions and Convention Management (MEECM) Donna Lee Sullins Texas A&M University [email protected]	Revenue Management Mark Legg Penn State Berks [email protected]
Service Management Dr. Po-Ju Chen Texas A&M University [email protected]	Sustainability & Innovation Willy Legrand IU International University of Applied Sciences [email protected]
The Business of Ageing in Hospitality Prof. Dr. Thorsten Merkle ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences [email protected]	Travel & Tourism Jennifer Forney SUNY Jamestown Community College [email protected]