J.S. Perry Hobson, PhD
President, International CHRIE

Dear ICHRIE Members, Partners, and Friends,

I am delighted to be taking on this leadership role, and to lead our focus on improving the member benefits that can better serve our global membership community – with the launching of several new initiatives such as the ICHRIE CommUnity, our new ICHRIE Advance (Learning Management System - LMS), and the co-hosting of our ICHRIE international conference with the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) in mid-July, 2026.

As an organization we are committed to internationalisation. We are also committed to supporting our members as they educate the leaders of tomorrow – the graduates who will help us transform the industry to be more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to advancing hospitality and tourism education through innovative research, best practices sharing, and meaningful connections. As an ICHRIE member, you have access to the support, resources, and collaborative opportunities you need to help you to excel in your educational and research endeavors and to better connect with industry.

As an ICHRIE member, you have access to:

• Our extensive network of hospitality and tourism education professionals worldwide
• Cutting-edge research publications and educational resources
• Professional development opportunities and conference presentations
• Collaborative research and teaching initiatives
• Industry partnerships and real-world learning experiences

To help you get the most out of your membership:

• Explore our online member portal and resources
• Join relevant Special Interest Groups (SIGs) aligned with your research areas
• Mark your calendar for our upcoming Federation and ICHRIE conferences
• Consider submitting research for publication in one of our peer-reviewed journals
• Connect with fellow members through our Federations, networking platforms and SIGs

If you are new to ICHRIE, then ‘Welcome!’ As you begin your journey with ICHRIE, you'll discover that we are more than just a professional association—we are a vibrant global network of educators, researchers, and industry professionals united by our commitment to excellence in hospitality and tourism education. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where knowledge sharing, research collaboration, and educational innovation flourish.

If you are a current member who holds an office within one our Federations and/or ICHRIE, then let me thank you for your contribution and continued commitment. Our ICHRIE Board of Directors, Federations and the many office bearers we have are the life blood of our organisation - and I encourage all our members to volunteer and to find a way to serve our community.

Our ICHRIE office team, led by our CEO Fran Brasseux, are here to support our members. I look forward to working with them and you to elevate and develop more impactful hospitality and tourism education and research.

J.S. Perry Hobson, PhD
President, ICHRIE