WEST FEDERATION CHRIE
Hosting University
University of North Texas
Our Story
Founded in 1985, the Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management Program (HETM) at UNT is one of the largest and best-known Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management programs in the U.S. In addition, the University of North Texas is ranked among the nation’s 115 top-tier research universities, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Our vision is “To be a global leader in advancing education, creating knowledge, and shaping the Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management professionals of the future.” The HETM program seeks to provide our future industry leaders a solid academic foundation combined with extensive training in hospitality business skills, use of technology, and networking with industry professionals. We have earned numerous accolades for our HETM programs and initiatives as a testament to our mission-driven commitment to academic excellence.
Mission
We educate the next generation of hospitality and tourism leaders who strive for excellence and embrace our diversity in a caring, innovative, and empowering community.
Vision
To be world class in advancing innovative education, creating collaborative knowledge, and transforming future hospitality and tourism leaders.
Call for Papers & Paper Submission
Please see the important dates, submission categories, and further details on the Call for Papers document.
Important Dates
You can upload your paper via the EasyChair paper submission system and check on its current status in the review process. Please click on the following button to access paper submission's system.
Interested in Sponsorship?
Opening Reception Sponsor
$1500 or more
(2 available)
● 2 free full-priced registrations
● Connect to your social media handle in all of our conference-related social media posts
● There will be verbal acknowledgment before the reception and an opportunity to table during the reception
● 5-minute overview of the company during reception
● Logo printed in the program
● Reception named in your honor
● Tabling during reception
Networking Reception Sponsor
$1500 or more
(2 available)
● 2 free full-priced registrations
● Connect to your social media handle in all of our conference-related social media posts
● There will be verbal acknowledgment before the reception and an opportunity to table during the reception
● 5-minute overview of the company during reception
● Logo printed in the program
● Reception named in your honor
● Tabling during reception
Lunch/Keynote Speaker Sponsorship
$1500 or more
(2 available)
● 2 free full-priced registrations
● Connect to your social media handle in all of our conference-related social media posts
● There will be verbal acknowledgment before the reception and an opportunity to table during the reception
● 5-minute overview of the company during lunch
● Logo printed in the program
● Lunch named in your honor
● Tabling during lunch
App Sponsorship
$1000
● 1 free full-priced registration
● Connect to your social media handle in all of our conference-related social media posts
● Logo printed in the program
● There will be verbal acknowledgment at the opening and closing reception
Refreshment Break Sponsor
$500
(multiple available)
● 50% off for one full-priced registration
● Interact with participants during refreshment breaks Friday and Saturday
● Table during registration & refreshment breaks
● Logo printed in the program
Friends of West CHRIE
All donations are welcome
● Your logo will be displayed on the conference website
● Logo printed in the program
Contact Michelle Millar (mmillar@usfca.edu) for further information!