CHME 2026
Annual Research Conference
When: 9th – 12th June 2026
Where: Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, UK
Annual Conference
Our annual CHME conference is our spotlight event, and it is not to be missed. Including renowned academia and industry keynote speakers from around the world, the CHME conference offers an invaluable opportunity to update knowledge and learn about new developments and best practices in hospitality.
The conference includes a mix of keynotes, plenary sessions, paper, and poster presentations, along with social events. There are also lots of opportunities for networking. In addition to full papers, we welcome work-in-progress papers which provide research students or new academics the opportunity to present their findings in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Future Hosts
CHME 2026 Annual Conference | Surrey
Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management, Surrey Business School, University of Surrey
9th – 12th June 2026
If you are interested in hosting a future event, please complete the CHME Conference Proposal form and send it to the CHME Coordinator, for consideration by the executive committee.
Past Conferences
Here are some of the previous CHME Annual Conference Hosts.
The Edge Hotel School, University of Essex | Essex
2025 Annual Research Conference
Transforming the hospitality sector through innovation
Leeds Beckett University | Leeds
2024 Annual Research Conference
The hospitality industry: Its impact on the environment, community and workplace
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences | Leeuwarden
2023 Annual Research Conference
Game-changers in the hospitality industry and education
Napier University | Edinburg
2022 Annual Research Conference
The Human Touch in Hospitality
Hallam University | Sheffield
2021 Annual Research Conference
Creating Hospitality Experiences: Authenticity in an emerging world of Hyper-Reality
University of Greenwich | Greenwich
2019 Annual Research Conference
Transforming hospitality
Bournemouth University | Bournemouth
2018 Annual Research Conference
Innovation in hospitality: Connecting all stakeholders to deliver memorable experiences
University Northern Denmark | Aalborg
2017 Annual Research Conference
Ulster University | Belfast
2016 Annual Research Conference
Metropolitan University | Manchester
2015 Annual Research Conference
University of Derby | Buxton
2014 Annual Research Conference