We are excited to announce LEVEL UP, an ICHRIE and Russell Partnership Technology Revenue Management Competition, an amazing opportunity for students to showcase their skills in a realistic hotel management simulation. Powered by Russell Partnership Technology’s industry-leading Revenue Management Simulation, this competition allows students from member institutions to step into the shoes of a Revenue Manager in a virtual 500-room hotel.

The Revenue Management Competition offers a unique platform for students to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. As a participant, students will make critical decisions that impact the hotel’s financial performance, ranging from setting the right room rates to choosing the most effective Online Travel Agent (OTA) channels to allocating the marketing budget wisely. The end goals are to maximize profit, achieve the highest occupancy, optimize the Average Daily Rate (ADR), and build the best Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR).
 
This competition is open to all students of ICHRIE member schools. Not only will students gain invaluable experience, but there are also amazing prizes for the top performers!

It’s December!! 2024 has almost come to an end, as will all ICHRIE Memberships on 31 December. Memberships can be renewed at any time, but to get the most from the benefits it’s always a good idea to renew by the end of the year.

Please don’t let your membership run out as we ring in the New Year!

It’s Time to Celebrate Excellence: Nominate for the 2025 International CHRIE Awards!

As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect moment to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of your colleagues. Starting December 1, 2024, nominations for the prestigious 2025 International CHRIE Awards will officially open. Let’s honour those who make a difference—perhaps even yourself!

Who Can Be Nominated?

Any current International CHRIE member, with the following exceptions:

ICHRIE Members,

Thank you to everyone who participated and sent in incredibly thoughtful LMS name ideas!  We loved all of them!  We carefully reviewed the submissions and wanted to ensure that the name can be holistic and would allow the ICHRIE LMS to grow and include all aspects of hospitality and tourism, not just sustainability and event technology. 

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.

Did you miss it?? Or do you want to revisit the information presented during this ICHRIE webinar?

Please use the following links for a recap of this webinar:

Power Point Presentation   |   ZOOM LINK   |   Meeting Recap Powered by Fireflies

Zoom Link Passcode: 9Bh=mRg#

Thanks to Steve Hood and our partners at STR CoStar Group Share Center for this valuable presentation!

Join us for a CoStar Demo!

Friday, 22 November 2024

9:00 AM ET | 2:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM HKT

CHRIE FutureFund™ Celebrates Graduate Student Winners in Montreal

Your CHRIE FutureFund™ provided a $1,000 award to eight graduate students, enabling them to attend the 2024 ICHRIE Global Conference in Montreal. There were four Best Paper Winners from the 2024 Graduate Research Conference held at FIU in January, and four winners of the 2024 Dissertation Proposal Competition. One student, Juhwan Lim, from Kansas State University, won both awards.

Superhero Alert!

  
Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research
Call for Editor(s)-in-Chief

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education

SPECIAL ISSUE
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning for Hospitality and Tourism Education

Call for Papers

In the era of digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful general-purpose technology capable of revolutionizing various industries. The rapid advancement of AI technologies, including generative AI (e.g., GPT-4), robotics, computer vision, and machine learning is reshaping the landscape of the H&T industry. These technologies are being integrated into various aspects of the sector, from customer service and operations and revenue management to marketing and strategic decision-making (Huang et al., 2022). However, the role of AI and generative AI (genAI) in higher education over the long terms remains an open question (Swaak, 2024).

As AI and genAI continue to permeate the hospitality and tourism industry, it brings about significant changes and challenges for both professionals and educators (Yusuf et al., 2024). This rapid technological advancement also underscores the urgency of integrating AI technologies into educational and training programs within the hospitality and tourism sector (Al-Zahrani, 2023). Educational institutions face the critical task of adapting their curricula and teaching methodologies to prepare future professionals equipped with the in-demand skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an AI-infused landscape (Adeyinka-Ojo et al., 2020). This includes not only understanding AI technologies but also developing competencies in data literacy, ethical considerations, and AI-driven decision-making processes (Adeyinka-Ojo et al., 2020). The challenge lies in striking a balance between traditional hospitality skills and new technological proficiencies. The rapid advancements in AI will likely bring disruptive changes to the H&T industry and transfer how educators and research approach operations, marketing, human resources, revenue management, accounting, finance, and other management strategies (Dogru et al., 2023). The evolving landscape calls for a continuous re-evaluation of educational content, ensuring it remains relevant and forward-thinking in addressing the needs of both the industry and the students.

Dear Delegates and Hotel, Restaurant, Institution and Tourism Professionals,

This Spring, college and university members of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) International Honor Society, Eta Sigma Delta (ESD), traveled to Chicago, Illinois, USA, for a Professional Development and Networking Event. This event was held in conjunction with the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show.

Around the World in 80 Minutes, a pre-conference webinar with SHARE Center

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Dear Friends,

The NENA CHRIE Federation held its spring regional conference this year at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, ME from 4-6 April 2024. The conference was a remarkable success, not even a winter storm could stop our NENA colleagues from getting together for a weekend of learning and networking!