Welcome to CHME
The Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME) is a non-profit making organisation representing UK, European and International universities and colleges offering higher education programmes in the fields of hospitality studies, hospitality management, and related fields.
CHME News
CHME 2025 Conference: A Global Gathering Focused on Innovation
The 33rd CHME Conference took place from 20–23 May 2025 at the Edge Hotel School, University of Essex, bringing together close to 100 delegates from over 15 countries, including Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Canada, Turkey, and Australia. Themed...
Fellowship Reflections: Professor Anita Eves and Dr. Sarah Rawlinson
This year’s CHME Fellowships were awarded to two remarkable figures in hospitality education: Professor Anita Eves and Dr. Sarah Rawlinson. Professor Eves, with over three decades at the University of Surrey, reflected on a career filled with purpose, student success,...
Award Winners Recognised at CHME 2025
CHME 2025 featured a strong roster of award-winning research, recognising innovation, excellence, and social impact. Dr. Maria Gebbels (University of Greenwich) received top honours, earning both the Overall Best Paper Award and the Critical and Cultural Studies of...
What is CHME?
CHME was founded in 1979 to provide a forum for hospitality researchers and practitioners to engage in dialogue, share experiences, and disseminate information to further the development of hospitality education and support the hospitality industry. Today, CHME membership consists of both UK and international members who all have a vested interest in hospitality.
Its stated purpose is to contribute to the professional development and status of hospitality management education by sharing best practices in research, scholarship, and pedagogy.
