ICHRIE Research Reports

Linking academic knowledge with our industry stakeholders.

The purpose of the ICHRIE Research Reports is to generate a series of peer-reviewed research reports that are based on academic research findings that are targeted toward industry practitioners. ICHRIE Research Reports translate academic research findings into practical applications. All hospitality and tourism topics that match the purpose of the publication are welcome.

ICHRIE Research Reports Position Statement

ICHRIE Research Reports represents a publication that features Real-life industry applications, an Encouraging review process, Academically-grounded research, Content inclusive of a broad range of methodologies and topics in the hospitality and tourism field, and is Highly visible to a global audience.

The leadership team of ICHRIE Research Reports takes pride in the journal’s REACH. Academic scholars can reach industry stakeholders with concise manuscripts that focus on the practical implications of their recent studies. Users around the globe are accessing our published work, indicating a broad reach for the content published by the journal. For undergraduate and graduate students, ICHRIE Research Reports represents a space to gain peer review and publication experience in a journal that fosters a friendly and developmental review process. Featuring a publication on their resumes helps these young scholars when they reach their next step, whether furthering their education in academia or stepping out into the industry.

We welcome industry outlooks, empirical research, and conceptual papers. Submissions should be crisp and concise, with a focus on practical implications.

ANNOUNCEMENT!!

The journal’s leadership team is constantly exploring new avenues for journal development and promotion. We are partnering with the ICHRIE Federations to support the conference presenters by offering publication opportunities for conference submissions.

All Poster Session authors who have presented at any ICHRIE Federation conference (including the ICHRIE Global Conference) are invited to publish their poster information in ICHRIE Research Reports. As each accepted poster proposal was reviewed and approved by the Scientific Committee, it automatically receives the additional option to be published in ICHRIE Research Reports. When submitting your article on the journal website, select CONFERENCE PROCEEDING as the category.

2026 ICHRIE Research Reports Award Winners

2026 ICHRIE Research Reports Reviewers
Choongbeom (CB) Choi and Bongkosh Rittichainuwat, Ph.D.

2026 Article of the Year

Food Delivery Robots on College Campuses: Understanding Consumer Perceptions and Value Dimensions
Hayeon (Hailey) Choi, Ph.D., Hyun-Woo (David) Joung, Ph.D., and Eun-Kyong (Cindy) Choi, Ph.D.

2026 Highly Commended Paper

Sustainability in the Cruising Industry: Innovations in Air Quality, Energy Efficiency, and Waste Management
Fikret Durmus and Mi Ran Kim

2026 ICHRIE Research Reports Competition & Publication
Sponsored by DePaul University

First Place: Dr. Cortney L. Norris, Dr. Lisa Slevitch, Matthew J. Bauman, Ph.D., Soyoung Park, Ph.D., and Seung Hyun Lee

Designing Menus That Welcome Everyone: How Inclusive Menu Cues Drive Customer Behavior for Diners with Dietary Restrictions

Second Place: Aili Wu, Wei Wei, and Lu Zhang

Open the Case, Detective! A Story-Driven Game Approach to Combat Human Trafficking in Hospitality

Third Place: Mehmet Erdem, Ph.D., Prof. Shashi Nambisan, Ph.D., P.E., Jehun Moon, M.S.,Dr. Billy Bai, Juliana Byzyka Ph.D., William B. Werner, and Bethany Khan

Transportation Needs and Commuting Stress Among Hospitality Employees: A Perspective from the Las Vegas Strip Corridor