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Agenda for EMEA CHRIE 2026

9.00 to 13.00
Dubai College of Tourism, One Central Campus

EMEA CHRIE Board Meeting

9.00 to 11.00
Dubai College of Tourism, One Central Campus

Early Career and PhD Workshop 1

11.00 to 13.00
Dubai College of Tourism, One Central Campus

Early Career and PhD Workshop 2

13.00 to 14.00
Dubai College of Tourism, One Central Campus

Lunch

14:00 to 17:00
Dubai College of Tourism, One Central Campus

EMEA CHRIE Board Meeting

14.00 to 16.00
Dubai College of Tourism, One Central Campus

Early Career and PhD Workshop 3

17:45
Dubal College of Tourism, Meydan Campus

Bus

18.00
Dubal College of Tourism, Meydan Campus

Deans and Directors Dinner (By Invite only)

9:00 to 10:00
Front of MBR Library

Traditional Emirati Welcome

Leslie Alexander

Speakers

280+ People registered
Buy Ticket Now
10:00 to 10:05
Auditorium

Welcome by student

10:05 to 10:15
Auditorium

Welcome and Opening by H.E. Mohammed El Murr

Chairman of the Dubai Historical District Development Committee, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation

10:15 to 10:20
Auditorium

Welcome by EMEA CHRIE President Heidi Anaya

10:20 to 10:40
Auditorium

Key Note: H.E. Issam Kazzim

CEO - Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing

Leslie Alexander

Speakers

10:40 to 11:00
Auditorium

Showcase: 10 Years of Dubai College of Tourism

11:00 to 11:45
Auditorium

Majlis: Jeff Strachan in conversation with Hoor Al Alkhaja

Senior Vice President - International Operations at Dubai Economy and Tourism

11:45 to 12:15

Break

12:15 to 13:15
Auditorium

Key Note: Jeremy Jauncey

Founder and CEO of travel creative agency Beautiful Destinations

13:15 to 14:15

Lunch

14:30 to 16:00
Breakout Rooms

Paper Round 1 Presentations

16:30 to 17:30
Outside Auditorium

Panel: Inspiring Women in Hospitality Panel

Led by Frauke Aoun Marriott International

16:30 to 17:30

Tour: Historian Discussion and Tour of the Library

17:30 to 18:30

First time Attendees Reception

17:30 to 19:30

Welcome reception on the lawn

9:00 to 10:00
Foyer

#MyDubai School Competition Final & Voting

10:00 to 10:45
Auditorium

Key Note: Marjan Faraidooni

Expo City Dubai Chief HR Officer and Chief of Education and Culture

10:45 to 11:30
Auditorium

Majlis: Sarah Salman in conversation with with Emirates, Fly Dubai and Dubai Airports

11:30 to 12:00

Break

12:00 to 13:00
Auditorium

Key Note: Arva Ahmed

Co-Founder of Frying Pan Adventures

14:00 to 15:30
Break out rooms

Papers Round 2 presentation

15:30 to 17:00
Break out rooms

Papers Round 3 presentation

17:30

Cultural Event

9:00 to 10:00
Foyer

Technology Showcase

10:00 to 10:30
Auditorium

Using CoStar in the Classroom and for Research

The dynamic CoStar platform is how the global hotel and tourism industries now access data, information, and benchmark reporting.  The product is also being integrated into the popular CHIA and CAHTA certifications.  Join Duane for a thorough overview, learn what is available and explore how you and your students may gain access.

10:30 to 11:30
Auditorium

Majlis: Aida Al Busaidy in conversation with Google and Amadeus

11:30 to 12:00

Break

12:00 to 13:00
Auditorium

Key Note: Jumeirah Group

13:00 to 14:00

Lunch

14:00 to 15:00
Auditorium

General Assembly Meeting

15:00 to 16:30
Break out rooms

Papers Round 4 Presentations

19:30

Gala Dinner

9.00 to 13.00
Dubai College of Tourism, One Central Campus

EMEA CHRIE Board Meeting

9.00 to 11.00
Dubai College of Tourism, One Central Campus

Early Career and PhD Workshop 1

11.00 to 13.00
Dubai College of Tourism, One Central Campus

Early Career and PhD Workshop 2

13.00 to 14.00
Dubai College of Tourism, One Central Campus

Lunch

14:00 to 17:00
Dubai College of Tourism, One Central Campus

EMEA CHRIE Board Meeting

14.00 to 16.00
Dubai College of Tourism, One Central Campus

Early Career and PhD Workshop 3

17:45
Dubal College of Tourism, Meydan Campus

Bus

18.00
Dubal College of Tourism, Meydan Campus

Deans and Directors Dinner (By Invite only)

9:00 to 10:00
Front of MBR Library

Traditional Emirati Welcome

Leslie Alexander

Speakers

280+ People registered
Buy Ticket Now
10:00 to 10:05
Auditorium

Welcome by student

10:05 to 10:15
Auditorium

Welcome and Opening by H.E. Mohammed El Murr

Chairman of the Dubai Historical District Development Committee, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation

10:15 to 10:20
Auditorium

Welcome by EMEA CHRIE President Heidi Anaya

10:20 to 10:40
Auditorium

Key Note: H.E. Issam Kazzim

CEO - Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing

Leslie Alexander

Speakers

10:40 to 11:00
Auditorium

Showcase: 10 Years of Dubai College of Tourism

11:00 to 11:45
Auditorium

Majlis: Jeff Strachan in conversation with Hoor Al Alkhaja

Senior Vice President - International Operations at Dubai Economy and Tourism

11:45 to 12:15

Break

12:15 to 13:15
Auditorium

Key Note: Jeremy Jauncey

Founder and CEO of travel creative agency Beautiful Destinations

13:15 to 14:15

Lunch

14:30 to 16:00
Breakout Rooms

Paper Round 1 Presentations

16:30 to 17:30
Outside Auditorium

Panel: Inspiring Women in Hospitality Panel

Led by Frauke Aoun Marriott International

16:30 to 17:30

Tour: Historian Discussion and Tour of the Library

17:30 to 18:30

First time Attendees Reception

17:30 to 19:30

Welcome reception on the lawn

9:00 to 10:00
Foyer

#MyDubai School Competition Final & Voting

10:00 to 10:45
Auditorium

Key Note: Marjan Faraidooni

Expo City Dubai Chief HR Officer and Chief of Education and Culture

10:45 to 11:30
Auditorium

Majlis: Sarah Salman in conversation with with Emirates, Fly Dubai and Dubai Airports

11:30 to 12:00

Break

12:00 to 13:00
Auditorium

Key Note: Arva Ahmed

Co-Founder of Frying Pan Adventures

14:00 to 15:30
Break out rooms

Papers Round 2 presentation

15:30 to 17:00
Break out rooms

Papers Round 3 presentation

17:30

Cultural Event

9:00 to 10:00
Foyer

Technology Showcase

10:00 to 10:30
Auditorium

Using CoStar in the Classroom and for Research

The dynamic CoStar platform is how the global hotel and tourism industries now access data, information, and benchmark reporting.  The product is also being integrated into the popular CHIA and CAHTA certifications.  Join Duane for a thorough overview, learn what is available and explore how you and your students may gain access.

10:30 to 11:30
Auditorium

Majlis: Aida Al Busaidy in conversation with Google and Amadeus

11:30 to 12:00

Break

12:00 to 13:00
Auditorium

Key Note: Jumeirah Group

13:00 to 14:00

Lunch

14:00 to 15:00
Auditorium

General Assembly Meeting

15:00 to 16:30
Break out rooms

Papers Round 4 Presentations

19:30

Gala Dinner