International CHRIE

International CHRIE ICHRIE is an international nonprofit promoting global education and research of hospitality & tourism

Founded in 1946, the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education is the global advocate of hospitality and tourism education for schools, colleges, and universities offering programs in hotel and restaurant management, food service management and culinary arts. In recent years, International CHRIE's focus has expanded and its mission statement has evolved, making it a m

arketplace for facilitating exchanges of information, ideas, research, products and services related to education, training and resource development for the hospitality and tourism industry (food, lodging, recreation and travel services). Serving as the hospitality and tourism education network, we strive to unite educators, industry executives and associations.

CONGRATS πŸΎπŸŽ“ to New Mexico State University School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, Las Cruces, New Mexico, U...
06/11/2026

CONGRATS πŸΎπŸŽ“ 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. πŸŽ‰

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. πŸ‘πŸ’™

Congratulations to all inductees on this incredible accomplishment! 🍍🐾

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

πŸŽ‰ Let’s give a warm welcome to our newest ICHRIE members from May 2026!We’re proud to continue growing our global commun...
06/08/2026

πŸŽ‰ 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:

πŸ”Ή Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong
πŸ”Ή Karabuk University, TΓΌrkiye
πŸ”Ή Normandale Community College, USA
πŸ”Ή Takasaki City University of Economics, Japan
πŸ”Ή Tianjin Vocational Institute, China

πŸ‘ Welcome to the β€”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. 🌐✈️

🎰 Place Your Bet on the Future of Hospitality & Tourism Education!Become a sponsor of the 2026 ICHRIE Global Conference ...
06/07/2026

🎰 Place Your Bet on the Future of Hospitality & Tourism Education!

Become a sponsor of the 2026 ICHRIE Global Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (15–17 July 2026) and connect with one of the world's most influential hospitality and tourism education communities.

🌎 Reach 3,500+ members across 120 countries
πŸŽ“ Support 370+ hospitality and tourism programs worldwide
🍍 Empower 2,000+ Eta Sigma Delta student members
🀝 Build relationships with educators, researchers, students, and industry leaders
πŸ“š Support professional development and impactful educational programming

Sponsorship is more than a conference investmentβ€”it's a year-round opportunity to elevate your brand while helping shape the future of hospitality and tourism education.

Explore the Sponsorship Prospectus today and discover how your organization can make a lasting global impact.

ichrie.memberclicks.net/ichrie-partners

πŸŽ‰ Happy Higher Education Day! πŸŽ“βœ¨Today, we celebrate the educators, students, researchers, and industry partners who are ...
06/06/2026

πŸŽ‰ Happy Higher Education Day! πŸŽ“βœ¨

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! πŸŒŸπŸ“š

CONGRATS πŸΎπŸŽ“ to the University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA for hosting an ICHRIE ΗΣΔ (ESD) Induction...
06/04/2026

CONGRATS πŸΎπŸŽ“ to the University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA for hosting an ICHRIE ΗΣΔ (ESD) Induction Ceremony on 1 May 2026 πŸŽ‰

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 πŸ‘πŸ’™

Congratulations to all inductees on this incredible accomplishment! 🍍🐾

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

06/03/2026

🎰 The countdown to Las Vegas is on! 🌟

A big thank you to 2026 Conference Co-Director Jennifer Forney for sharing her excitement as plans continue to come together for an engaging and memorable experience. From meaningful conversations and networking opportunities to exciting industry experiences, there's a lot to look forward to next July!

βœ… Registration is now open
βœ… Hotel rooms are available
βœ… Start planning your Vegas adventure

We can't wait to welcome hospitality and tourism educators, researchers, and industry partners from around the world to Viva Hospitality 2026! 🎲✨

πŸŽ°β™ οΈ Who’s at the table for ? The cards are stacking up, and the competition is heating up in Las Vegas! 🌟🎲Join hospital...
05/29/2026

πŸŽ°β™ οΈ Who’s at the table for ?

The cards are stacking up, and the competition is heating up in Las Vegas! 🌟🎲

Join hospitality and tourism educators, industry leaders, researchers, and students from around the globe at the 2026 ICHRIE Global Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Don’t miss the networking, innovation, research, and unforgettable Vegas energy! βœˆοΈπŸ¨πŸŽ“

Who’s helping move your Federation up the leaderboard? πŸ‘€β™ οΈMembers, industry professionals, and students are all invited to be part of in Las Vegas!

Register now: tinyurl.com/ichrie2026-table

CONGRATS πŸŒ΄πŸŽ“ to Florida International University (FIU) Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Miami, Florida...
05/28/2026

CONGRATS πŸŒ΄πŸŽ“ 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. πŸŽ‰

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! πŸ‘

🌟 Additional Ceremony Highlights:
πŸ”Ή Assistant Dean Joseph Cilli delivered the welcome remarks
πŸ”Ή Dean Michael Cheng was inducted as an honorary member
πŸ”Ή Dean Cheng presented an inspiring speech titled β€œLeading with Honor”
πŸ”Ή Dean Michael Cheng, Associate Dean Rocco Angelo, and Dr. Fang Shu presented chords and certificates to inductees πŸŽ“
πŸ”Ή Vice Dean Diann Newman delivered congratulatory remarks πŸ’™

Congratulations to all inductees on this incredible achievement! 🍍

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

🎰 YOU HIT THE JACKPOT! 🎰Registration for is OPEN! 🌟Join hospitality and tourism educators, industry professionals, res...
05/28/2026

🎰 YOU HIT THE JACKPOT! 🎰
Registration for is OPEN! 🌟

Join hospitality and tourism educators, industry professionals, researchers, and students from around the world in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ from 15–17 July 2026 at Mandalay Bay & UNLV 🎲✨

Bring your faculty.
Bring your students.
Present your research.
Expand your network.
Experience Las Vegas.

GO ALL IN with the ICHRIE + West Federation Conferences! πŸβ™ οΈ

πŸŽ“ Explore conference registration options
πŸ’² View conference pricing
πŸ—“οΈ Check out the schedule-at-a-glance
πŸŽ‰ Add exciting Las Vegas event add-ons
🧘 Discover the Wellness Experience Series
🌍 Plan your adventure

ichrie.memberclicks.net/2026-registration

🎰 Conference Add-On Highlights:
β›³ Swingers Crazy Golf Club
🟒 Wizard of Oz at the Sphere
🎀 Cirque du Soleil MJ One Backstage Tour & Show

🧘 Wellness Experience Series:
πŸŒ… Sunrise Stretch & Restore
🌬️ Breathe & Center: Mindful Beginnings
🚢 Energizing Steps: Walk into Your Day

05/28/2026

Study｜50+ Years of Restaurant Tipping Research Part I: Theoretical Foundations and Significant Research Themes

Tipping remains one of the most debated and culturally embedded aspects of restaurant serviceβ€”functioning simultaneously as a social norm, economic incentive, motivational mechanism, and compensation practice. Despite decades of scholarship, however, tipping research has remained fragmented across disciplines and theoretical perspectives.

In a recent article published in the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, Cortney Norris (University of South Carolina), Nick Johnston (University of Arkansas), and H.G. Parsa (University of Denver) provided the first comprehensive thematic synthesis of restaurant tipping research published between 1974 and 2024.

Using a PRISMA-guided systematic review and thematic analysis, the authors identify nine major research themes:
πŸ’° Determinants of tip amounts
πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ Individual differences
πŸ“ˆ Techniques to increase tips
πŸ€” Why customers tip
πŸͺ Operational perspectives
βš–οΈ Tipping systems
πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Employee perspectives
🌍 National and cultural differences
πŸ“± Technology and tipping

✨Beyond organizing the literature, the study synthesizes the theoretical foundations underlying these themes, highlighting areas of convergence, divergence, and important conceptual gaps across the field. By establishing a clearer field-level structure for restaurant tipping research, this review provides an important foundation for cumulative theory-building and future scholarly inquiry.

πŸ“˜ Part II expands this analysis further and offers targeted directions for future research β€” stay tuned!

πŸ“„ The eCopy of this article is available in JHTR’s Online First column:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10963480251409653

Address

3900 Westerre Parkway, Suite 300
Richmond, VA
23233

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when International CHRIE posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category