Asia Pacific CHRIE
Asia Pacific CHRIE, also known as APacCHRIE, is a Federation of the I-CHRIE. Founded in Hong Kong in 2002 by Professor Kaye Chon of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, APacCHRIE is the regional advocate of hospitality and tourism education for schools, colleges, and universities offering programmes in hotel and restaurant management, foodservice management and culinary arts.
The 4th APacCHRIE Youth Conference - “ RICH-E ”
The 4th APacCHRIE Youth Conference will be hosted by University of Macau from May 21 to May 23, 2013 in Macau. With the theme of “RICH-E” for the APac-CHRIE youth conference 2013, this aims to provide a platform for participants in this conference segment to ‘RICH’ up their lives! The four letters of the word ‘RICH’ have their own meaning being Responsible, Innovative, Charming, Hopeful and in the end through this an Entrepreneurin tourism, a major factor behind tourism growth and development and a significant feature of successful leaders in the industry.
The Youth Conference will focus on the various aspects of education, training and academic development for the hospitality and tourism industry in this dynamic and challenging global environment. The Youth Conference will allow students with different cultural backgrounds to interact, discuss and exchange ideas, knowledge and practical skills.
Conference Highlights
- Students will learn new ideas, business tactics and best practices from local senior executives, leading scholars, and business leaders by participating in the seminars and visiting leading hospitality related organizations in Macau.
- Students will be able to build leadership and expand networks through the group activities, interactive games and discussions.
- Students will experience the local culture and enjoy fun time through the guided tours.
Who Should Join the Conference?
All UNDERGRADUATE students are invited to join the conference. Students can either join as participants or join as presenters.
- For students who want to join as participants, students will need to register and fill in the registration form.
- For students who want to join as presenters, students will need to submit abstracts by February 18, 2013 with topics in the hospitality and tourism area that will be presented during the APac-CHRIE 2013 Youth Conference.
Call for Presentations
The APac-CHRIE Youth Conference is now calling for presentations from all undergraduate students!
