Why attend EuroCHRIE The Hague 2025?
10 Reasons to Attend...
1. ✈️ Global Accessibility
The Netherlands is one of the most accessible destinations in Europe. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is a world-leading hub with direct connections to nearly every major city globally. The Hague is just a 30-minute train ride from Schiphol, making arrival and departure seamless for all international attendees. The country's infrastructure, including high-speed trains and public transport, ensures smooth internal travel.
2. ⚖️ The Peace & Justice Capital
The Hague is recognized globally as the International City of Peace and Justice, hosting institutions like the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. This unique environment fosters dialogue, ethics, and sustainability—themes highly relevant to the modern hospitality industry. Attending here provides a profound context for responsible business practices.
3. 🎓 Academic & Research Excellence
The Netherlands is a powerhouse in education and applied research, particularly in business, tourism, and hospitality. EuroCHRIE 2025 offers unmatched opportunities to connect with leading Dutch and European academics, engage in high-impact research discussions, and explore innovative educational partnerships and student exchange programs.
4. 🏖️ The Coastal Experience
As the only major Dutch city situated directly on the North Sea, The Hague offers Scheveningen, a vibrant coastal resort. Attendees can enjoy refreshing seaside walks, beautiful beaches, and popular leisure spots like the iconic pier, providing a relaxing counterpoint to intensive conference sessions.
5. 🌷 Dutch Culture & Lifestyle
Experience the Netherlands' rich culture first-hand, from world-famous museums like the Mauritshuis (Girl with a Pearl Earring) to the charm of canal-side streets. The Dutch lifestyle, known for its emphasis on cycling, conviviality, and culinary diversity, offers a warm and engaging cultural backdrop for all attendees.
6. 🛂 Schengen Visa Ease
The Netherlands is part of the Schengen Area, meaning entry is often seamless for visitors from many countries, and a single short-stay visa provides access to 27 European countries. This simplifies travel logistics, particularly for academic and industry professionals traveling from outside the EU.
7. ♻️ Sustainability & Innovation
The Netherlands is a global leader in sustainability, circular economy, and green technology. This focus provides a unique opportunity for EuroCHRIE delegates to discuss and explore innovative, eco-friendly practices that are reshaping the future of hospitality and tourism.
8. 🏨 World-Class Accommodation & Venues
The Hague boasts outstanding conference infrastructure and a wide range of accommodation options, from luxury hotels to mid-range and budget-friendly choices. The city’s public transport (trams and buses) is efficient, modern, and connects all venues and hotels seamlessly.
9. 🌍 European Exploration Hub
Located centrally in Western Europe, The Hague is an ideal starting point for extended travel. Major capitals like Brussels, Paris, and London are easily accessible by high-speed rail, allowing delegates to combine the conference with further European academic or professional visits.
10. 🛡️ Safety & Quality of Life
The Netherlands consistently ranks among the safest and most livable countries in the world. This stable and secure environment provides peace of mind for all international visitors, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience both inside and outside the conference venue.
What delegates say...
Sheryl Kline
The EuroCHRIE conference is one of the top research conferences in our field. I always learn something new and have an opportunity to meet new and old friends.
Sybil Hofmann
I attend EuroCHRIE conferences to be updated on the latest educational trends in the industry post-COVID, to network & form partnerships with professionals & academicians from all over the World! EuroCHRIE is the best thing that happened to me & my college since I joined ICHRIE over two decades ago!
William Samenfink
EuroCHRIE has provided me with lifelong professional colleagues and friends and always offers me the chance to brush up on current trends
Thorsten Merkle
Attending EuroCHRIE is a fantastic opportunity to meet old and new friends from across Europe. Besides getting an update on developments on the academic side, I appreciate the ability to network.
Steven Rhoden
I’ve attended EuroCHRIE conferences for over a decade & enjoy hearing the latest research, sharing education best practice & forming networks. It’s a great place to make friends & the warm welcome that EuroCHRIE rolls out really makes their conferences feel like a family reunion. If you’ve not been to one, give it a try!
Willy Legrand
Meet other researchers with similar interest and create common research agenda; gather industry and research knowledge to be used within classes to improve the overall quality of education.
Heidi Anaya
From the learning to the networking to the information-sharing to experiencing the local culture, the reasons are practically endless why you should attend a EuroCHRIE conference!
Sophie Gräf
EuroCHRIE 2023 was my first conference experience, and the welcoming community, top-notch research & engaging discussions made it memorable. EuroCHRIE signifies excellence in tourism education and valuable time spent with friends.
Seung Hyun (Jenna) Lee
Shame on me! This was my first EuroCHRIE Conference, but it won’t be the last. The conference in Vienna was extraordinary. It was excellently organized, the hospitality was outstanding, and the venue for the Gala dinner was awe-inspiring.
