CHME2024: Council for Hospitality Management Education 2024 Headingley Campus, Leeds Beckett University Leeds, UK, May 21-24, 2024 |
Conference website | https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/events/conferences/chme-2024/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=chme2024 |
Submission deadline | February 15, 2024 |
Call for Papers
CHME 2024 – The Hospitality Industry: Its Impact on the Environment, Community, and Workplace
21– 24 May 2024, Leeds UK
We are delighted to announce that the 32nd CHME conference will be hosted by Leeds Beckett University, UK, from 21st to 24th May 2024.
The 32nd CHME aims to offer a distinctive forum where attendees from academia, industry, government, and other sectors can actively exchange, share, and challenge cutting-edge research and industrial case studies on hospitality industry. The conference theme, 'The Hospitality Industry: Its Impact on the Environment, Community, and Workplace', holds considerable relevance for everyone in hospitality and tourism education.
At the heart of our conference lies the ambition to delve deeply into the modern challenges faced by the hospitality industry. We aim to encourage meaningful discussions and nurture fresh viewpoints in a field that's continuously adapting on a global scale. We're keen to receive a diverse range of submissions, from theoretical and empirical research papers to methodological studies and detailed case studies that focus on particular nations. Our expectation is that these contributions will touch upon and explore the theoretical underpinnings, practical considerations, and advanced methodologies inherent to the realms of hospitality management. Further details on the conference can be found on https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/events/conferences/chme-2024/
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
- Abstract (1500 words)
- Poster (A1-size with a 500-word summary)
- [Extended] Submission deadline: 15th February 2024
- Feedback on abstracts: Before/By 29th February 2024
- Deadline for the final paper: 12th April 2024
Note: Authors should amend the work in light of the reviewers' comments and then submit the final version to the system.
List of Topics
The organising committee and scientific committee invite papers on (but not limited to) the following topics:
- ESG (environment, social, and governance) in the hospitality industry
- Sustainable initiatives in the hospitality industry
- The role of technology in championing sustainable practices within the hospitality sector
- Community engagement endeavours by hospitality establishments
- The hospitality industry's influence on society
- Hospitality's role in safeguarding or undermining local culture and heritage
- A study of the direct and indirect employment opportunities forged by the hospitality industry
- Ensuring the well-being and mental health of hospitality staff
- Pursuits promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the hospitality sector
- The shifting landscape of hospitality work in the age of technological advancements
- Pathways for career advancement and skill enhancement in hospitality
- Case studies within the hospitality domain
- Others
Committees
Organizing Committee
- Dr Peter Robinson (Chair)
- Dr Julia Calver
- Dr Tian Ye
- Prof. Kate Dashper
- Dr Milka Ivanova
- Ms. Eivet Sargon
Venue
CHME2024 will be held in Leeds, UK. At the heart of Leeds is its community spirit, in which voices from diverse communities share gastronomic delights and cultural experiences. Leeds is also a city confident in its commitment to becoming carbon-neutral, with innovative solutions championed by the city's business community. The belief and spirif of 'stronger together' also offer opportunities for all citizens to nurture talent from and within its workforce.
Contact
For initial enquiries about paper submissions, kindly email Dr Tian Ye at T.Ye@leedsbeckett.ac.uk For general questions, please direct them to the CHME2024 Conference Chair, Dr Peter Robinson, at peter.robinson@leedsbeckett.ac.uk