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
Bursary Announcement
We are delighted to announce that CHME Bursaries 2026 will be available to attend the CHME 2026 conference taking place at the University of Surrey from June 9-12th 2026. The Savoy Educational Trust have generously funded five bursary awards of £500 each for UK-based...
CHME 2026 Conference paper and poster submission deadline extension
Following multiple requests for an extension to the submission deadline for the CHME 2026 conference, we are pleased to extend the submission deadline for posters and papers until 30th January 2026. We are also happy to announce that registration is now open at the...
CHME MEMBERS NEWS AND UPDATES
Surrey recognises sector leaders Alan Parker, ex CEO Whitbread and John Mullen, Chair of Qantas, with honorary degrees. Earlier this year, the University of Surrey celebrated two distinguished Hotel and Catering alumni with honorary degrees: Alan Charles Parker CBE...
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.
