International CHRIE

What International CHRIE does

International CHRIE (ICHRIE), legally the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education, is a nonprofit professional association founded in 1946 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. It is the only global association dedicated exclusively to hospitality and tourism education, serving faculty, researchers, students, and academic institutions across six regional federations: APacCHRIE (Asia-Pacific), WestCHRIE, SECSACHRIE, NENACHRIE, EMEACHRIE (Europe/Middle East/Africa), and CentralCHRIE. Its membership is open year-round, with renewal notices distributed August through December.

ICHRIE's core products span scholarly publishing, events, and professional services. The association publishes three peer-reviewed academic journals: the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research (JHTR), Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education (JHTE), and Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Cases (JHTC). It operates an annual global conference co-located with the West Federation Conference (2026 edition at Mandalay Bay & UNLV, Las Vegas, July 15-17), regional federation conferences, and specialty programs including the ICHRIE Teaching Academy, Creative Teaching Lab, Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) honor society, and Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Supporting tools include the ICHRIE Advance learning management system (learning.chrie.org), the ICHRIE CommUnity member platform, a job board, a Guide to College Programs directory, and accreditation support via ACPHA.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: recurring membership dues from individual educators and Gold Premium institutional members, conference registration fees and sponsor revenue, journal subscription and access fees, online course delivery via ICHRIE Advance, and professional services for program accreditation. Distribution runs primarily through the MemberClicks-powered website portal for membership and event registration, complemented by regional federation chapters that operate as channel partners and SIGs that sustain member engagement. Strategic partnerships span venue and academic hosts (Mandalay Bay, UNLV), industry associations via the HFTP AI Collective (including AHLA, HSMAI, CMAA, and others), accreditation bodies (ACPHA), and student-engagement partners (IMEX).

Name

International CHRIE

Legal name

International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education

Website

https://chrie.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International CHRIE is a 1946-founded nonprofit professional association serving hospitality and tourism educators globally through peer-reviewed journals (JHTR, JHTE, JHTC), annual conferences across six regional federations, accreditation support via ACPHA, and the ICHRIE Advance online learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Accreditation Coordination, Recognition & Meta-Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAH)

Keywords

• Hospitality education
• Professional association
• Tourism education
• Academic publishing
• Membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for educators and institutions in hospitality and tourism education. Membership is open year-round with renewal notices sent August-December.
2. Conference Registration: Revenue from annual global conferences and federation conferences including registration fees, sponsor opportunities, and addon events. Events include ICHRIE 2026 Global Conference (July 15-17, 2026) co-located with West Federation Conference.
3. Research Publications: Subscription and access fees for academic journals including Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research (JHTR), Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education (JHTE), and Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Cases (JHTC). Online access available through member portal.
4. Online Courses: Revenue from professional development courses delivered through ICHRIE Advance LMS (learning.chrie.org)
5. Accreditation Services: Accreditation review and certification services for hospitality education programs through ACPHA and other accrediting commissions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

International CHRIE (ICHRIE) is a nonprofit professional association that serves hospitality and tourism educators and institutions worldwide. Its core offering centers on membership-based access to three peer-reviewed journals (JHTR, JHTE, JHTC), an annual Global Conference, regional federation conferences across six geographic regions, professional development through the ICHRIE Advance learning management system, the Eta Sigma Delta honor society, and accreditation support via ACPHA.

Product overview

International CHRIE operates as a professional association for hospitality and tourism education, offering a platform-plus-services model. The core offering includes three peer-reviewed journals (JHTC, JHTE, JHTR), the annual ICHRIE Global Conference, and federation regional conferences (APacCHRIE, WestCHRIE, SECSACHRIE, NENACHRIE, EMEACHRIE, CentralCHRIE). Supporting services include the ICHRIE Advance learning management system, ICHRIE Teaching Academy professional development programs, Creative Teaching Lab workshops, Eta Sigma Delta honor society, Special Interest Groups, a member job board, and ICHRIE CommUnity networking platform. The organization also publishes ICHRIE Research Reports and maintains a Guide to College Programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eta Sigma Delta (ESD): Honor society for hospitality and tourism students
• ICHRIE FutureFund
• ICHRIE LegacyFund

Products and services

• Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research (JHTR)

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• HFTP (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026ICHRIE joined HFTP's AI Collective, a nonprofit collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing responsible AI adoption across the hospitality industry. The Collective serves as a central forum where industry stakeholders can align on standards, share emerging insights, and drive practical AI implementation strategies. This partnership brings geographic reach and sector diversity to the initiative.
• AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of HFTP's AI Collective alongside ICHRIE and other hospitality associations, focused on advancing responsible AI adoption in hospitality
• AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of HFTP's AI Collective alongside ICHRIE and other hospitality associations, focused on advancing responsible AI adoption in hospitality
• BLLA (Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of HFTP's AI Collective alongside ICHRIE and other hospitality associations, focused on advancing responsible AI adoption in hospitality
• CHTA (Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of HFTP's AI Collective alongside ICHRIE and other hospitality associations, focused on advancing responsible AI adoption in hospitality
• CMAA (Club Managers Association of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of HFTP's AI Collective alongside ICHRIE and other hospitality associations, focused on advancing responsible AI adoption in hospitality
• HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of HFTP's AI Collective alongside ICHRIE and other hospitality associations, focused on advancing responsible AI adoption in hospitality
• HTNG (Hotel Technology Next Generation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of HFTP's AI Collective alongside ICHRIE and other hospitality associations, focused on advancing responsible AI adoption in hospitality
• iHITA (International Hispanic Hotel & Tourism Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of HFTP's AI Collective alongside ICHRIE and other hospitality associations, focused on advancing responsible AI adoption in hospitality
• JHTA (Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of HFTP's AI Collective alongside ICHRIE and other hospitality associations, focused on advancing responsible AI adoption in hospitality
• West Federation (WF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located annual conferences combining ICHRIE Global Conference with West Federation Conference, providing combined programming for hospitality educators. The 2026 joint conference is being held at Mandalay Bay & UNLV, Las Vegas (July 15-17, 2026).
• UNLV William F. Harrah College of HospitalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue partner for 2026 ICHRIE Global Conference, providing conference facilities at UNLV. Transportation provided from Mandalay Bay to UNLV campus for Thursday sessions.
• Mandalay Bay Resort (MGM Resorts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial hotel and conference venue for 2026 ICHRIE Global Conference. ICHRIE room block was available at Mandalay Bay for conference attendees.
• ACPHA (Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICHRIE provides accreditation support services through ACPHA, helping hospitality education programs achieve and maintain accreditation status
• IMEX GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for student engagement through IMEX programming, providing students opportunities for industry engagement and hands-on experience. ESD students participate in IMEX Las Vegas events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association): Large hospitality trade association with membership, advocacy, and education programs. Comparable association model but focused on hotel owners rather than educators.
• AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association): Larger, broader hospitality industry trade association with significantly more resources. Sits alongside ICHRIE in HFTP's AI Collective and represents the broader industry rather than educators specifically.

Direct peers

• HFTP (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals): Hospitality-focused professional association and convener of the AI Collective. Directly comparable membership/conference/journal model serving hospitality professionals (rather than educators), making it the closest organizational peer.
• HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International): Hospitality professional association with membership, chapters, conferences, and industry partnerships. Co-member of HFTP's AI Collective with comparable structure to ICHRIE.
• ACPHA (Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration): Hospitality program accreditor that ICHRIE supports and promotes. Directly tied to ICHRIE's accreditation services revenue stream and represents the standards-setting function within hospitality education.
• CHART (Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers): Professional association for hospitality trainers and educators, with membership, conferences, and resources. Direct peer in the hospitality education/training niche.
• CMAA (Club Managers Association of America): Professional association for club/hospitality managers with membership, certification, and education programs. AI Collective co-member with similar association structure.

Others

• NAFSA: Association of International Educators: Large nonprofit professional association for international educators. Operates an analogous member/conference/publication model in a different vertical (international education rather than hospitality), useful as a structural benchmark.

Emerging players

• BLLA (Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association): Hospitality industry association focused on boutique lodging. AI Collective co-member with comparable membership/conference model but narrower industry segment.
• HTNG (Hotel Technology Next Generation): Hospitality technology standards body and AI Collective member. Comparable professional-community model but focused on technology standards rather than education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/internationalchrie
• Instagraminstagram.com/i_chrie

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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