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 Conference 2026
CHME Conference 2026 Call for Papers We are delighted to announce that the 34 CHME conference will be hosted by the University of Surrey, UK, from 9 to 12 June 2026. The UK hospitality industry is a cornerstone of the economy and requires continual development of...
Progressing Policy for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Education Conference
We are pleased to invite you to the second Progressing Policy for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Education Conference, taking place on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at Regent’s University London. Hosted in partnership by CHME, ATHE and AEME. This free, one-day event...
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...
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.
