It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I extend a warm welcome to all of you to the highly anticipated annual event of the EuroCHRIE federation. This year, our conference will take place in the beautiful city of Vienna, Austria, from October 2023.
As the Immediate Past President of EuroCHRIE, I am honoured and grateful for the opportunity to address you all, as well as to express my deepest gratitude to our conference hosts for their dedicated work in planning and organising this extraordinary event. Their tireless efforts and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in ensuring that this conference will be an exceptional experience for all attendees.
At EuroCHRIE, our mission is to advance quality education through active professional development, collaborative research, partnerships, and networks for all our members and communities. It is our shared goal to foster an environment that promotes the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practices, ultimately enhancing the educational landscape within the hospitality, tourism, and culinary sectors.
This annual event serves as a pivotal platform for professionals, academics, researchers, and students to come together, engage in stimulating discussions, present their innovative research findings, and learn from esteemed experts in our field. It is a unique opportunity to network, forge new connections, and deepen existing partnerships, all with the common aim of driving educational excellence and elevating our industry to new heights.
I am confident that the conference in Vienna will be a resounding success, filled with insightful sessions, engaging workshops, thought-provoking keynote speeches, and vibrant social events. The rich cultural heritage, breath-taking landscapes, and renowned hospitality of Vienna will undoubtedly provide the perfect backdrop for this memorable gathering.
Once again, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our conference hosts for their unwavering commitment and dedication. Without their invaluable contributions, this event would not have been possible. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your continued support, participation, and commitment to EuroCHRIE’s mission.
I eagerly look forward to welcoming you all to Vienna in October 2023 and particularly to the Gala dinner and Awards Ceremony where we can celebrate the best in EuroCHRIE. Together, let us embrace this exceptional opportunity for growth, collaboration, and the advancement of quality education.
Peter Russell
Immediate Past President, EuroCHRIE Federation