International CHRIE

International CHRIE ICHRIE is an international nonprofit promoting global education and research of hospitality & tourism

Founded in 1946, the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education is the global advocate of hospitality and tourism education for schools, colleges, and universities offering programs in hotel and restaurant management, food service management and culinary arts. In recent years, International CHRIE's focus has expanded and its mission statement has evolved, making it a m

arketplace for facilitating exchanges of information, ideas, research, products and services related to education, training and resource development for the hospitality and tourism industry (food, lodging, recreation and travel services). Serving as the hospitality and tourism education network, we strive to unite educators, industry executives and associations.

🎓✨ Research. Connection. Opportunity.Join undergraduate students, hospitality educators, and peers from across the ICHRI...
09/10/2026

🎓✨ Research. Connection. Opportunity.

Join undergraduate students, hospitality educators, and peers from across the ICHRIE community at the 2027 ICHRIE ESD Undergraduate Research Symposium!

📍 Boston, Massachusetts
🏫 Hosted by Boston University
📅 25–26 February 2027

Whether you're interested in presenting, attending, or sponsoring, there’s a place for you at the Symposium.

👉 Learn more and register for FREE: tinyurl.com/esd-ugrs27

🌎✨ ESD at IMEX America!Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) members and students are invited to connect, engage, and represent ICHRIE a...
09/10/2026

🌎✨ ESD at IMEX America!

Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) members and students are invited to connect, engage, and represent ICHRIE at IMEX America, taking place 13–15 October 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

🎟️ Registration is FREE!

🤝 Bring your students and be part of the ESD experience at one of the hospitality and tourism industry’s premier events.

👉 Get more information and let us know if you’re bringing students:
tinyurl.com/esd-imex-26

Don’t just hear about IMEX. Be part of the ESD experience! 🌎🤝✨

📚 Unlock the power of ICHRIE’s research—designed for YOU and your students 👩‍🏫👨‍🎓ICHRIE offers four leading journals tha...
09/09/2026

📚 Unlock the power of ICHRIE’s research—designed for YOU and your students 👩‍🏫👨‍🎓

ICHRIE offers four leading journals that support teaching, learning, and impactful research in hospitality & tourism:

✨ Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Cases (JHTC) – Provides peer-reviewed case studies and teaching notes to bring real-world scenarios into the classroom.

✨ Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education (JHTE) – Focuses on teaching practices, ideas, and issues to support educators across all levels.

✨ Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research (JHTR) – Publishes innovative, theory-driven research with real-world impact on the hospitality and tourism industry.

✨ ICHRIE Research Reports – Translates academic research into practical insights for industry application.

📖 Published in partnership with leading academic publishers and ICHRIE, these journals are a key member benefit—giving you free access to articles, case studies, and teaching notes to enhance your research and classroom experience.

To bring the latest insights into your teaching and stay at the forefront of hospitality education, explore member and non-member access today! >>> ichrie.memberclicks.net/publications

09/03/2026

✨ What is Eta Sigma Delta?

Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) is ICHRIE’s international honor society recognizing outstanding hospitality and tourism students who demonstrate achievement, leadership, and commitment to the profession. 🎓🌎

ESD is built on six core points:
🎨 Creativity
💙 Belonging
⚖️ Ethics
⭐ Excellence
🌟 Leadership
🤝 Service

Want to learn more about ESD? Explore Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) >> tinyurl.com/esd-info

📣 ESD Advisors: It’s never too early to start planning your ESD induction ceremony! Submit your ESD Advisor Ceremony Request Form this fall. >> tinyurl.com/request-esd

🎉 Celebrating 2 Years of Jen at ICHRIE! 💙Help us celebrate Jennifer Herdt, our Membership Engagement Manager, as she rea...
09/03/2026

🎉 Celebrating 2 Years of Jen at ICHRIE! 💙

Help us celebrate Jennifer Herdt, our Membership Engagement Manager, as she reaches her two-year anniversary with ICHRIE! 🥳👏

Whether you’ve been an ICHRIE member for years or you’re just getting started, there’s a good chance you’ll cross paths with Jen! She’s your go-to person in the ICHRIE office for:

👥 Membership Services
💬 CommUnity Management
⭐ Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
🌎 Federation Liaison
💰 Accounts Receivable

Have a question about one of these areas? Jen is here to help! And if you’re already a Jen fan, join us in wishing her an amazing Year 3! 🎂✨

📍 Find Jen and the rest of the ICHRIE team at chrie.org/staff.

Happy Anniversary, Jen! We’re so glad you’re part of Team ICHRIE! 💙🎉

08/25/2026

🏆 Celebrating the 2026 ICHRIE Award Recipients! 🌎

Join us in congratulating this year’s outstanding recipients whose leadership, research, teaching, service, and contributions continue to strengthen hospitality education and our global ICHRIE community!

🏅 International CHRIE Medal of Honor — Joy P. Dickerson, Ed.D.
🏅 Stevenson W. Fletcher Achievement Award — Dr. Agnes L. DeFranco
🏅 Lifetime Research Achievement Award — Miyoung Jeong, Ph.D.
🏅 Industry Recognition Award — MGM Resorts International; Glenn Mandziuk
🏅 Raphael Kavanaugh Champion of Education Award — Birgitte Hvingel Jørgensen
🏅 McCool Breakthrough Award — Martin O'Neill; Dennis Reynolds
🏅 Excellence in Teaching Award — Amanda Belarmino, PhD.
🏅 Research Award — Tarik Dogru (Dr. True), Ph.D.
🏅 Faculty Collegiality Award — Cass Shum
🏅 Dr. Lea R. Dopson Eta Sigma Delta Chapter of Distinction Award — Auburn University

✨ See all of the 2026 recipients: tinyurl.com/ichrie2026-winners

🎉 Colleague Kudos 🎉Today, we’re celebrating former ICHRIE Secretary and longtime member, Andy Feinstein! 👏🎓Andy was hono...
08/24/2026

🎉 Colleague Kudos 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating former ICHRIE Secretary and longtime member, Andy Feinstein! 👏🎓

Andy was honored with the Proclamation of Sunday, 23 August as Andy Feinstein Day in Colorado, USA and TODAY (Monday, 24 August) was proclaimed Andy Feinstein Day in Weld County, Colorado! 🏆💙💛

🎊 Congratulations, Andy, from your ICHRIE family! We’re proud to celebrate you and your contributions to education and leadership!

👉 Learn more about this week’s celebration: tinyurl.com/ichrie-kudos-andy

🎓🔬 GOT RESEARCH? TAKE THE NEXT STEP.Your undergraduate research is more than a class assignment—it’s an opportunity to s...
08/20/2026

🎓🔬 GOT RESEARCH? TAKE THE NEXT STEP.

Your undergraduate research is more than a class assignment—it’s an opportunity to share your ideas, connect with hospitality researchers, build your academic network, and strengthen your future. 🌎

The 2027 ICHRIE Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) ΗΣΔ Undergraduate Research Symposium brings undergraduate researchers together in Boston for two days of research, ideas, and connections.

📄 Submit a 2-page abstract by Monday, 16 November 2026 for the opportunity to present.

📅 25-26 February 2027
📍 Boston University School of Hospitality Administration
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
💰 Registration is FREE!

🎓 Open to all undergraduate students in ICHRIE-affiliated programs—ESD membership is NOT required.

👉 GET THE DETAILS + SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT:
https://tinyurl.com/esd-ugrs27

👩‍🏫 Faculty: Encourage your students to participate.
🏫 Schools: Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Have research? Have ideas? This is your opportunity to be part of the conversation. 💡

08/19/2026

📸✨ YOUR ICHRIE MOMENTS ARE WAITING.

The stage. The connections. The celebrations. The conversations that happened between sessions. The moments you may have forgotten about—or didn’t even know were captured. ❤️

Our 2026 ICHRIE Global Conference photo album is LIVE! 🎉

Whether you’re a conference attendee, ICHRIE member, partner, or sponsor, this is your chance to:

🔎 Find your moments
📥 Download your favorites
🤝 Share them with colleagues
🌎 Relive the experience with friends & family

And while we’re celebrating World Photography Day, there’s no better time to revisit the memories we made together in Vegas. 🎰✨

👉 GO FIND YOURSELF IN THE ALBUM:
https://tinyurl.com/ichrie2026-photos

The conference may be over. The memories—and the connections—live on. ❤️📸

🎲✨ VEGAS. IMEX. ESD. LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN!What happens when ESD meets the world’s leading business events community in L...
08/18/2026

🎲✨ VEGAS. IMEX. ESD. LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN!

What happens when ESD meets the world’s leading business events community in Las Vegas? Connections, ideas, opportunities—and a whole lot of energy. 🚀

Join us for ESD at IMEX
📅 13-15 October 2026
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Whether you’re a seasoned ESD member, bringing students, or looking to connect with colleagues from around the world, this is your opportunity to be part of ESD at IMEX.

🎓 Bringing students? We want to know!

Registration is FREE—just complete the registration form and let us know who’s coming.

👉 REGISTER NOW: tinyurl.com/esd-imex-26

Don’t just hear about IMEX. Be part of the ESD experience. 🎰🌎🤝

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