EMEA CHRIE

It was our great pleasure and privilege to present the EMEA CHRIE Bridging the Gap Award 2026 to Mr. Gerald Lawless, former President and Group CEO of Jumeirah Group, during the EMEA CHRIE 2026 Conference in Dubai.

🚀 Day 3 of #EMEACHRIE2026 in Dubai explored the future of travel with inspiring keynotes from Google and Amadeus, alongside academic sessions and industry insights. The day culminated in the Gala Dinner & Awards, celebrating excellence in hospitality! 🏆 #HospitalityEducation

From airport arrivals to neighbourhood food tours, Day 2 #EMEACHRIE2026 explored how visitors discover Dubai. Delegates shared research, toured the library’s rare book exhibition and ended the day at ICCA Dubai for Taste of the Emirates, an evening of Emirati cuisine and culture.

🌍 Meet the voices shaping the future of tourism at EMEA CHRIE 2026! What does the future of travel look like? And who is leading the change? Under the theme “Beyond the Map – Defining the Future of Tourism,” EMEA CHRIE 2026 brings together influential leaders and innovators.

What a fantastic Day 1 at EMEA CHRIE 2026 in Dubai! Inspiring speakers, groundbreaking ideas and conversations shaping the future of tourism and hospitality. From innovation to sustainability, what an incredible start! And this is only the beginning! #EMEACHRIE2026 #Dubai2026

“The job your students are training for is being rewritten. Are we teaching them what they need to know?” (Jeremy Jauncey, Founder and CEO of Beautiful Destinations). For most delegates at EMEA CHRIE 2026 in Dubai, this was one of the most memorable questions of the day.

EMEA CHRIE 2026 kicked off in Dubai! 🎉 Day 0 brought PhD workshops, the EMEA CHRIE Board Meeting and the Deans & Directors Dinner. 📸 Conference photos updated daily: dubaicollegeoftourism.pixies… #EMEACHRIE2026 #HospitalityEducation

🌍 EMEA CHRIE 2026 kicked off in Dubai with a productive 4-hour Board Meeting! We discussed research, education, membership, future conferences and new initiatives. 💻 A truly hybrid meeting, connecting Board members in Dubai and online worldwide! #EMEACHRIE #Dubai2026

🌍 EMEA CHRIE 2026 Has Officially Begun! 🎉 Welcome to Dubai! Four days of inspiring discussions, fresh ideas and valuable connections await! ✨ Let’s make this conference unforgettable! 📍 Dubai | 9–12 November 2026 #EMEACHRIE #Dubai2026 #HospitalityEducation

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The EMEA CHRIE Dubai 2026 final agenda is here! 📍 Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dubai 📅 9–12 November 2026 Beyond the Map: Defining the Future of Tourism Early bird extended to 26 October! emeachrie2026.org/agenda/ #EMEACHRIE2026

EMEA CHRIE Research Webinar Theory First, AI Second: Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis of Online Reviews for Hospitality Research 📅 23 October | 15:00–16:00 CEST 🎤 Dr. Jeong-Yeol Park, University of Central Florida Register by 20 October: forms.gle/F3WwyPTa6akYWkkU9

Joining us in Dubai for EMEA CHRIE 2026? 🇦🇪 Exclusive hotel rates are available for conference delegates. Book by 16 October to secure the special rates. 📍 Dubai, UAE 📅 9–12 November 2026 emeachrie2026.org #EMEACHRIE2026 #BeyondTheMap #Dubai #Hospitality #Tourism

Meet Christina Tavares, EMEA-CHRIE Area Consultant for Switzerland! A senior lecturer at EHL Hospitality Business School, Christina connects hospitality educators, researchers and institutions across Switzerland and strengthens collaboration within the EMEA-CHRIE community.

Dubai is ready to welcome EMEA CHRIE! 🇦🇪 Hear from H.E. Issam Kazim on Dubai’s tourism outlook ahead of #EMEACHRIE2026, where he will join us as a keynote speaker. 📍 Dubai | 9–12 Nov 2026 🎟️ Early Bird: 16 Oct Watch → lnkd.in/p/eamYQmUu

✨ Meliorism: the belief that through our actions, we can make things better. As I transition to Immediate Past President, I’ll keep supporting our community, sharing knowledge and creating connections. Stay curious. Share generously. Care deeply. — Yasemin Oruc

Congratulations to Dr Pasi Tuominen, our new EMEA CHRIE Treasurer! With 15 years of hospitality industry experience and expertise in digital marketing, brand reputation & customer engagement, Pasi brings valuable experience to his new role. Congratulations, Pasi!

EMEA-CHRIE’s Research of the Month: “Emotional Intelligence & Tourism Social Entrepreneurship” by Inès Blal & Juliane Völker. The study explores how emotional intelligence helps tourism leaders balance business goals, social impact & stakeholder needs. doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.202…

Congratulations to Dr Ivan Ninov, our new EMEA CHRIE Vice-President! 🎉 A long-standing member of our community, Ivan played a key role in the transition from EuroCHRIE to EMEA CHRIE and led our memorable 2024 Doha Conference. Congratulations, Ivan! 👏

Thank you for your trust as I begin my term as President of EMEA CHRIE. I’m honoured to build on the EuroCHRIE legacy and strengthen connections between academia and industry. Looking forward to an exciting year ahead! Read my full President’s Message: emeachrie.org/news/emea-chri…