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We are NENA CHRIE!
Jeff Lolli, President of NENA

 

 

North Eastern North American Federation CHRIE is the North Eastern region chapter of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education. The North Eastern Federation is comprised of 13 of the 50 United States & all of Canada: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador. Recently we added the rest of Canada!

Be sure to stop by our website at www.nenachrie.com to keep up on all the activities we have in store!


UPCOMING EVENTS

Dear NENA Members,

We invite you to our monthly Rise & Grind Zoom meetings. The meetings are held on the third Friday of each month and include a guest speaker and topic of interest each month.

NENA Rise & Grind Series 2022-2023

Date & time (EST)

Topic & description

Speakers

March 10, [email protected]:00 am

Industry Insight: E-Sports 101 

 

Anthony Gaud will be leading an informative talk on the world of esports! From its humble beginnings in arcades to today's massive online tournaments, we'll explore the rich history of competitive gaming. Discover the incredible growth of esports globally, the diverse types of games played, and the rise of wagering in this exciting and rapidly evolving industry.

 

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/nun3xwuh

Mr. Anthony Guad

April 14, 2023@ 11:00 am

Different association models and how their annual conference fits

This session will discuss the differences in Association Business Models (e.g., PCMA, MPI, ICHRIE)) and how their annual conference fits into their overall marketing and pricing strategy. The speaker will also discuss the shifting educational offerings from associations in a post-COVID world.

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/2u8z7uc8

Dr. Kristen Malek at the University of Nebraska Lincoln

If you plan to attend, please register before the event via the link above. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

See you soon!

Jeff Lolli

President of NENA


SAVE THE DATE 

Save the Date for our Annual Spring Conference

Conference Theme: Innovate Everywhere

The hospitality, tourism, and event industry has demonstrated a history of adaptability to survive and quickly regain growth, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Industry leaders and educators must recognize the strong link that exists between innovation and our ability to continue to move forward and create new opportunities. Innovation has manifested itself across the HTE industry in numerous ways and this year’s conference theme focuses on current and future innovation trends, technology, classroom pedagogy, and resources.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 9th Annual NENA Federation Spring Conference in the Mountain State of West Virginia, “where country roads lead away from everything, and you feel a little closer to heaven.”  This year’s conference is hosted by West Virginia University, March 31-April 2nd. Join us for an exciting weekend of adventure, networking, professional development and INNOVATION!

REGISTER TODAY 

Please check out website for more conference information at www.nenachrie.com.

Key Dates:

The 2023 NENA Spring Conference: Innovate Everywhere

The 9th Annual NENA Federation Conference will be held Friday, March 31 – Sunday, April 2 at West Virginia University. The Hospitality, Tourism, and Event industry has demonstrated a history of adaptability to survive and quickly regain growth, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Industry leaders and educators must recognize the strong link that exists between innovation and our ability to continue to move forward and create new opportunities. Innovation has manifested itself across the HTE industry in numerous ways and this year’s conference theme focuses on current and future innovation trends, technology, classroom pedagogy, and resources. Visit our website to keep up with the conference's latest updates.  

NENA Spring Conference Scholarships – Applications Deadline: February 17, 2023 

The NENA Board is excited to offer individual Conference Registrations to three (3) eligible NENA members for this year’s 9th Annual NENA Federation Conference.  This is to support those members that may have limited or no funding from their institutions.  Click here to access the application link.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Hotel Room Block – Deadline: March 9, 2023 

The conference hotel room block is now open at the Hotel Morgan for March 30 – April 2, 2023, at a room rate of $119/night, plus tax. 

Block Code:  033023WVU 

WVU Hospitality & Tourism (NENA ICHRIE) 

Hotel Morgan 

127 High Street 

Morgantown, WV 26505 

www.hotelmorgan.com

Hotel Main Number/Reservations:  304-292-8200 

Conference Hotel Information:

Group Block Information:

Group Name: WVU Hospitality & Tourism (NENA ICHRIE)

Block Code:  033023WVU

Lodging Dates:  3/30-4/2, 2023

Room Rate: $119/plus tax (parking not included)

Important Contacts:

● Any questions about the research aspect of the conference should be directed to the Director of Research, Noel Criscione-Naylor, [email protected]

● General questions regarding conference activities and registration should be directed to the Director of Conferences & Events, Jennifer Forney, [email protected]

● Questions regarding sponsorship opportunities or how to get engaged with NENA at this Conference and beyond should be directed to the NENA President, Jeff Lolli, [email protected]

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