EMEA CHRIE

The European Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education.

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EMEA CHRIE Board members Yasemin Oruc, Heidi Anaya and Cindy Heo represented EMEA CHRIE at the 24th APacCHRIE Conference in Osaka (28–31 May 2026).

A great opportunity to strengthen international collaboration and exchange ideas on the future of hospitality and tourism education

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EMEA CHRIE Research of the Month 📚

EMEA CHRIE Research of the Month 📚

“Gamification in Digital Museum Experiences” by Alba García-Milon, M. Claudia tom Dieck & Timothy Jung.

https://t.co/fsSNwDgQfj

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EMEA CHRIE Election 2026/27 is now open 🗳️

Meet the candidates, read their platform statements and help shape the future of EMEA CHRIE.

Voting closes June 1, 2026 at 23:30 CET.

Vote here:
https://t.co/XbyTF5DDx6

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📢 Second Call for Papers is open!
Join EMEA CHRIE Dubai 2026
📍 Dubai | 📅 9–12 Nov 2026

Theme: Beyond the Map: Defining the Future of Tourism
Submit your research & be part of the global hospitality network.
🗓 Deadline: 5 June 2026
🔗 https://t.co/UueHruzWFY

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The 12th Annual EMEA CHRIE (formerly EuroCHRIE) University Challenge 2026, delivered by Russell Partnership Technology in partnership with EMEA CHRIE, came to an exciting finish on March 19th.

This year’s challenge brought together 18 leading institutions from across the EMEA.

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Dear EMEA CHRIE Community,

Following our Spring Board Meeting, we are pleased to confirm that preparations for EMEA CHRIE 2026 are in full swing.

We look forward to welcoming you to Dubai, hosted by Dubai College of Tourism, in November 2026. ✨

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We are delighted to announce the EMEA CHRIE Research of the Month, “Why Being Present Matters: Enhancing Guest Experiences Through Socio-Cognitive Mindfulness,” authored by Valentina Clergue and Yasemin Oruc.
https://t.co/YqDuUaSkCG

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EMEA CHRIE Spring Board Meeting
📅 15 April 2026 | Online

Discussed transition to EMEA CHRIE, upcoming events, research, education, marketing and industry engagement. Focus on membership and digital platforms.

Moving forward 🚀

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EMEA CHRIE Board Elections 2026/2027 — Call for Nominations

Contribute to the future of hospitality & tourism education.

Open roles: VP/President track, Directors (Education, Marketing, Research).

Apply by April 22, 2026

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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

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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. https://t.co/Fb7VwcrWrR

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🌍 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

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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.

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EMEA CHRIE presents our Research of the Month: “Crafting ethically meaningful experiences” by Henri Kuokkanen, Dai-In Danny Han, Ksenia Kirillova & Malu Boerwinkel.

https://t.co/HD5ud9IOZ5

#CSR #ESG #Sustainability #SocialConnection #Transparency

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🌍 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!

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🌍 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.

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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.”

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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

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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!

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📢 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.