International CHRIE

In celebration of National Loving Day 🇺🇸✨, we’re recognizing the people who help lead, guide, and strengthen ICHRIE’s global community every day.

Today we send appreciation to the ICHRIE Board of Directors, Federation leaders, and Editorial Boards for their continued commitment to advancing hospitality and tourism education around the world 🌍📚

A special shoutout to the 2025-2026 ICHRIE Board of Directors:
• Perry Hobson
• Carl Winston
• Andrew Moreo
• Jean Hertzman
• Kim Williams
• Chrystel Guirao
• Amber McGuire
• Minwoo Lee
• Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch
• Ruth Smith
• Eric Olson
• Jennifer Forney
• Berkita Bradford
• Saehya Ann
• Wanda Gispert
• David Schweiger
• Donna Albano
• Kyungsoo Han
• Yasemin Oruc
• Ajai Ammachathram
• Maureen Gittleman
• Kate Price Howard
• Shane Blum

Thank you for your leadership, service, and dedication to advancing hospitality and tourism education 💙👏

CONGRATS 🐾🎓 to New Mexico State University School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA for hosting an ICHRIE ΗΣΔ (ESD) Induction Ceremony on 14 May 2026. 🎉

The ceremony celebrated new ESD members and recognized their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to the hospitality and tourism industry. ✨

Special thanks to Keith Mandabach, ESD Chapter Advisor, for supporting and guiding this outstanding chapter, and to Jean Hertzman for also being in attendance. 👏💙

Congratulations to all inductees on this incredible accomplishment! 🍍🐾

For more information on ICHRIE Eta Sigma Delta (ESD), visit >>> tinyurl.com/ichrie-esd

🎉 Let’s give a warm welcome to our newest ICHRIE members from May 2026!

We’re proud to continue growing our global community of hospitality and tourism educators, researchers, and industry leaders. Please join us in celebrating:

🔹 Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong
🔹 Karabuk University, Türkiye
🔹 Normandale Community College, USA
🔹 Takasaki City University of Economics, Japan
🔹 Tianjin Vocational Institute, China

👏 Welcome to the —we’re excited to have you shaping the future of hospitality and tourism education and research around the world!

Interested in joining this global network? Visit chrie.org (Membership tab) or email [email protected] for personalized assistance. 🌐✈️

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🎉 Happy Higher Education Day! 🎓✨

Today, we celebrate the educators, students, researchers, and industry partners who are advancing hospitality and tourism through teaching, learning, and discovery. Your dedication is shaping the future leaders, innovators, and experience creators who will make a lasting impact around the world. 🌍🏨✈️

Share a favorite memory from your hospitality or tourism education journey, or tag someone who inspired your path! 🌟📚

CONGRATS 🐾🎓 to the University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA for hosting an ICHRIE ΗΣΔ (ESD) Induction Ceremony on 1 May 2026 🎉

The ceremony celebrated 11 new ESD members and recognized their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to the hospitality and tourism industry ✨

Special thanks to Hanna Lee, ESD Chapter Advisor, for supporting and guiding this outstanding chapter and its student leaders 👏💙

Congratulations to all inductees on this incredible accomplishment! 🍍🐾

For more information on ICHRIE Eta Sigma Delta (ESD), visit >>> tinyurl.com/ichrie-esd

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CONGRATS 🌴🎓 to Florida International University (FIU) Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Miami, Florida, USA for hosting an ICHRIE ΗΣΔ (ESD) Induction Ceremony on 24 April 2026. 🎉

The ceremony celebrated 30 new ESD members and recognized academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to the hospitality and tourism industry. ✨

Special thanks to Dr. Fang Shu, ESD Chapter Advisor at FIU, for supporting this outstanding chapter and its student leaders! 👏

🌟 Additional Ceremony Highlights:
🔹 Assistant Dean Joseph Cilli delivered the welcome remarks
🔹 Dean Michael Cheng was inducted as an honorary member
🔹 Dean Cheng presented an inspiring speech titled “Leading with Honor”
🔹 Dean Michael Cheng, Associate Dean Rocco Angelo, and Dr. Fang Shu presented chords and certificates to inductees 🎓
🔹 Vice Dean Diann Newman delivered congratulatory remarks 💙

Congratulations to all inductees on this incredible achievement! 🍍

For more information on ICHRIE Eta Sigma Delta (ESD), visit >>> tinyurl.com/ichrie-esd

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