2024 WFCHRIE Conference Wrap-Up

Feb

Dear friends and colleagues,

I am ecstatic to share that the 2024 WFCHRIE Conference hosted by Metropolitan State University - Denver was a great success. This year’s theme “Explore the World of Hospitality” was designed and executed by MSU-Denver students under faculty guidance.

More than 105 registered attendees gathered to share their innovative research on a broad range of topics including technology, education, consumer behavior, human resources, food and beverage, marketing, travel, and tourism, and so much more. The conference shared more than 85 presentations, posters, and general sessions.

Thank you to all authors and reviewers who contributed their passion, time, and effort in advancing hospitality and tourism research.

Additionally, the WFCHRIE board would like to extend our sincere congratulations to all attendees and award recipients:

Best Paper Award for Applied Research Track: Lenna Shulga and Adiyukh Berbekova (University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Best Paper Award for Education Track: Cho Tin Tun Kirkpatrick (Nova Southeastern University and Colorado Mountain College) Jean Hertzman (New Mexico State University)
Best Poster Award: Xitlalic Rodriguez, Camille Rawinski and Kiyan Shafieizedeh (Metropolitan State University-Denver)
Best Speed Presentation Award: Del Gerard and Michelle Russen (California State University San Bernardino)
Best Reviewer Award:Jamie Levitt (California State University, Fresno)
Diversity and Inclusion Award: Cheri Young (University of Denver)
Faculty Scholarship: Andrea Arigucci and Christina Dimitriou (New Mexico State University)
Student Scholarship: Louisa EL-Abdullah Omar and Grace Sarfo (New Mexico State University)

The WFCHRIE board would also like to thank all our sponsors who made the conference experience exceptional for all our attendees!

Finally, but certainly not least, our sincere gratitude goes to the Conference Chair Godwin-Charles Ogbeide, and Director of Education Smita Singh, both from MSU-Denver for their tireless care and support in planning and executing the conference.