ESD members and students were invited to connect, engage, and represent ICHRIE at 2026 IMEX America and at the UNLV Campus in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

UN Tourism is facilitating the planning and implementation of the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027 (IYSRT 2027), as mandated by the United Nations General Assembly. As part of the initiative, UN Tourism has invited ICHRIE, along with several international tourism and research organizations, to participate in an onboarding webinar introducing the International Year and opportunities for organizational and member engagement.

ICHRIE is sharing this information as a resource for members who may be interested in learning more about the initiative and exploring opportunities to contribute their research, expertise, and perspectives. The International Year places a focus on sustainability and resilience while creating opportunities for the global tourism sector and research community to contribute to broader conversations about the future of tourism.

Dissertation Proposal Competition Winners Present at Las Vegas Conference

The 2026 winners of the ICHRIE Dissertation Proposal Competition presented their winning proposals at the 2026 ICHRIE Global Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Hosted by the ICHRIE Research Committee, and sponsored by the ICHRIE FutureFund™, four students made presentations and received feedback from conference attendees.

ICHRIE FutureFund™ is pleased to announce major donations to the Legacy project. 

ICHRIE LegacyFund™ created by the ICHRIE FutureFund™ with purpose of serving as a long-term investment path for the ICHRIE FutureFund™. While ICHRIE FutureFund™ sponsors several International CHRIE activities, such as the Best Paper Winners from the Graduate Research Conference and the annual Dissertation Proposal Competition, ICHRIE LegacyFund™ is designed as a long-term investment with spending not expected for many years. The goal will be to support ICHRIE members in a variety of activities. Initiated in 2024, Legacy had twelve inaugural pledges.

Kudos to Former ICHRIE Secretary, Andy Feinstein

Long-time ICHRIE member and former ICHRIE Secretary, Andy Feinstein, retired as the 13^th President of the University of Northern Colorado on 31 July 2026. Andy's eight years as UNC President transformed the campus and was highlighted by the opening of the College of Osteopathic Medicine on 24 July 2026. COM will serve the rural population of northern Colorado, bringing healthcare to areas where it may be difficult to access care.

Andy was honored at a reception on Thursday, 23 July 2026 that featured Governor Polis of Colorado reading the Proclamation of 23 August 2026 as Andy Feinstein Day in Colorado. Friday, 24 August 2026 was proclaimed Andy Feinstein Day in Weld County. Following his Presidential service, Andy will be on sabbatical until Fall 2027 when he will be based in UNC's College of Business as Professor of Management.

Location: Mandalay Bay / 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd / Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 USA 

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25-26 FEBRUARY 2027

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Dear ICHRIE Members,

ICHRIE members are invited to take out a free trial of ckbk for the fall semester. 

Level Up! Competition

LEVEL UP! is an ICHRIE and Russell Partnership Technology Revenue Management Competition

We invite you to join us for this amazing opportunity for students to showcase their skills in a realistic hotel management simulation. This competition is powered by Russell Partnership Technology’s industry-leading Revenue Management Simulation and allows students to step into the shoes of a Revenue Manager in a virtual 500-room hotel.

Looking forward to an exciting week at the 2026 ICHRIE Global Conference in Las Vegas!

As Director of Research for ICHRIE, I am especially excited about the many opportunities for scholars, journal editors, doctoral students, reviewers, and research leaders to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our collective contributions to hospitality and tourism research.

The ICHRIE FutureFund™ducks have been jailed—and they need your help.

ICHRIE is excited to launch the first-ever Operation: Free Professor Quackers from Jail, a Federation fundraising challenge designed to inspire friendly competition while supporting our shared mission to raise donations to ICHRIE FutureFund™.

Each Federation will recruit 10 Influencers to lead the challenge. Every Influencer begins with six ducks in jail, giving each Federation a total of 60 ducks waiting to be set free.

Mindfulness Teaching Academy

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Mandalay Bay Casino & Resort

Arrive early to the 2026 ICHRIE Global Conference and take advantage of our new Mindfulness Teaching Academy (previously the Creative Teaching Lab) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, where you will explore practical, engaging ways to integrate mindfulness into your curriculum and programs.

This interactive learning experience will equip you with ready-to-use strategies, creative approaches, and evidence-informed techniques to support focus, resilience, and well-being in your everyday work. Whether you are new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, you will leave inspired, confident, and ready to make a meaningful impact.

Get more info about REGISTRATION HERE and plan to join us to move, breathe, learn, and grow, because your well-being, and the well-being of those you serve, is at the heart of everything we do.

WELLNESS EXPERIENCE SERIES INFO

These exciting Las Vegas-only experiences require minimum attendance, pre-registration and separate payment. If you have already registered, you can amend your registration to add the desired events. Options include:

Thank you to all the students and faculty who attended the ESD Student Professional Development Panel webinar on Friday, 1 May 2026. We had a great turn out to support our student panelists and our ESD Sponsored Events including the IMEX/UNLV Expo and the 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium at Boston University

That’s a wrap!  The 26-27 February 2026 ESD Undergraduate Research Symposium at Boston University was a great success!

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It’s Time to Celebrate Excellence: Nominate for the 2026 International CHRIE Awards!

As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of your colleagues. In March 2026, nominations for the prestigious 2026 International CHRIE Awards will officially open. Let’s honor those who make a difference—perhaps even yourself!

Who Can Be Nominated?

Any current International CHRIE member, with the following exceptions: