EMEA CHRIE

In challenging times across our EMEA region, we pause to acknowledge the human impact on members of our community. Hospitality is about humanity, dialogue and care. We remain connected across cultures. — EMEA CHRIE Executive Committee

EMEA-CHRIE Research of the Month! Study by Tuomi, Ashton, Schmidt & Ling (Cornell Hospitality Quarterly) explores when hotels keep or abandon service robots. Long-term success depends on operational fit, staff acceptance and real value. lnkd.in/efm-ydn6

🌍 A new chapter begins: EuroCHRIE is now EMEA CHRIE — reflecting our community across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This change marks a renewed commitment to inclusion, connection and year-round engagement. Welcome to EMEA CHRIE. #EMEACHRIE

First EMEA CHRIE Board Meeting of 2026! We discussed the plan for the year ahead, shared updates, and welcomed new Area Consultants. Thank you to Yasemin Oruc, our President, for bringing us together and leading the way into 2026.

EMEA CHRIE presents our Research of the Month: “Crafting ethically meaningful experiences” by Henri Kuokkanen, Dai-In Danny Han, Ksenia Kirillova & Malu Boerwinkel. doi.org/10.1016/j.tour… #CSR #ESG #Sustainability #SocialConnection #Transparency

🌍 EuroCHRIE The Hague 2025 – Final Day Highlights From inspiring talks and the Student Simulation Challenge to the elegant Royal Gala Dinner in Scheveningen, it was a perfect close to a week of learning & networking across the global hospitality family!

🌍 EuroCHRIE The Hague 2025 – Day 2 Highlights Day 2 of EuroCHRIE The Hague 2025 at Hotelschool The Hague was all about innovation, people, and purpose. It all ended with a memorable Cultural & Culinary Experience at the Mauritshuis Museum, where learning met art & inspiration.

EuroCHRIE The Hague 2025 has officially begun! Hosted by @HotelschoolTH, this global hospitality & tourism conference (Nov 10–13) unites researchers, educators & industry leaders from 37 countries 🌎 “Hospitality & Tourism Innovation: Exploring Inspiration Across Industry Lines.”

EuroCHRIE 2025 is officially open! 🎉 All delegates have gathered here in The Hague — full of energy, ideas, and inspiration. Let the conference begin! 🇳🇱✨ #EuroCHRIE2025 #TheHague #HospitalityEducation #TourismResearch #EuroCHRIEFamily

Welcome to EuroCHRIE 2025 in The Hague! 🇳🇱 We’re so excited to kick off this year’s conference in the international city of peace and justice. This year we’re proud to bring together over 250 delegates from more than 130 institutions and 35 countries Let the conference begin!

📢 EuroCHRIE hosted an inspiring webinar “Exploring Business Simulations” on Oct 30, led by Dr. Amanda Miller with speakers from UWL, UCLan & MMU. 25+ participants discussed how digital simulations transform hospitality education — bridging theory & real-world decision-making.

🌍 Innovating Teaching Practice Webinar 🎯 Theme: Exploring Business Simulations 📅 30 Oct | 12:00–13:30 (UK) | Online Speakers: Ariane Lengyel, Mark Fairhurst, Ashley McCoy 📩 Get the link: a.miller@mmu.ac.uk

🗳️ Voting is now open for the 2025–26 EuroCHRIE Board! Full & paid members can vote until 31 May, 23:59 BST. Help shape the future of our network! 🔗 Meet the candidates & vote: eurochrie.org/news/elections… #EuroCHRIE #BoardElections #VoteNow

🎥 Highlights from the EuroCHRIE Spring Board Meeting at Hotelschool The Hague! 📣 2nd Call for Papers — deadline extended to 15 June 🎟️ Early bird tickets until 15 July Submit your paper or poster & be part of #EuroCHRIE2025! #Hospitality #TourismResearch

We’re thrilled to welcome Georges Ubbelohde as EuroCHRIE’s new Director of Industry Relations! With 30+ years of global hospitality and education experience, he will strengthen the bridge between academia and industry. Welcome, Georges! 👏 #EuroCHRIE #Hospitality #Leadership

📣 2nd Call for Papers | EuroCHRIE 2025 🗓️ Deadline: 25 May 2025 Theme: High Touch, High Tech Horizons Submit your oral or poster presentation on: 🚀 Innovation 🌱 Sustainability 🤖 Tech 🎓 Education 🔗 Submit now & shape the future! #EuroCHRIE2025

Traditional EuroCHRIE photo from our Spring Board Meeting 2025

We are proud to share the results of the 11th Annual EuroCHRIE University Challenge! An inspiring initiative that brings students and institutions together across our region. eurochrie.org/news/11th-annu…

EuroCHRIE University Challenge 2025 results are in! Congrats to NHL Stenden (Netherlands) for taking 1st place and Boma International Hospitality College (Kenya) for 2nd! Big thanks to moderator Heidi Anaya & Russell Partnership Tech. Well done to all 18 schools from 14 countries

🚨 Call for 2025-26 EuroCHRIE Board Nominations 🚨 Shape the future of EuroCHRIE! ⭐ VP/President-Elect/IPP (3 years) ⭐ Secretary (2 years) ⭐ Treasurer (2 years) ⭐ Director of Member Services (2 years) ⭐ Director of Networking (2 years) 📝 Details: lnkd.in/d4KmugCX