NENACHRIE2022: Northeast North American CHRIE Federation Annual Conference 2022 James Madison University, Hotel Madison Harrisonburg, WA, United States, March 18-20, 2022 |
Conference website | https://nenachrie.mystrikingly.com/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=nenachrie2022 |
Submission deadline | January 10, 2022 |
Conference Theme: Stronger Together
The hospitality, tourism, and event industry has demonstrated a history of adaptability to survive and quickly regain growth despite a variety of devastating events including but not limited to natural disasters, attacks on human freedoms and life, and the spread of infectious diseases. Most recently, Covid-19 has proven to be one of the most debilitating global phenomena that has impacted all sectors of the industry, globally and pushed organizational leaders and educators to pivot and adapt rapidly to survive. This year’s conference theme highlights our industry’s resilience with paper submissions that address what the future holds and offers guidance to organizations and educators to continuously position responsible management and leadership, promote collaboration and engagement in educational program offerings, and strengthen research value.
Submission Guidelines
Easy Chair Proposal Submission link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=nenachrie2022
Submission deadline: January 10, 2022 11:59 PM
Papers, extended abstracts, proposals for professional workshops, and instructional techniques in the classroom in all subspecialties of the hospitality, tourism, and events industry are invited for peer review and presentation at the 8th Annual NENA Federation of ICHRIE Conference on March 19, 2022. Preference will be given to those submissions that most closely relate to the conference theme; this regional conference offers a diverse array of opportunities for NENA members and non- members. Authors may submit extended abstracts (2-4 pages), full papers, posters, or proposals for workshops. All submissions must be through Easy Chair: Please submit files in .pdf format only and do not identify author(s) in the body of the uploaded submission file (for blind peer review). Upload a separate file containing the title of the paper and the following information about each author: name and affiliation; address and phone number; and e-mail address. For papers with multiple authors, correspondence will be with the author submitting the paper.
Submission Tracks
I. Traditional Paper Submission Track
- Submissions may take the form of completed or working conceptual or empirical papers with a maximum length of 5,000 words excluding the title, abstract, figures, tables, and references. Common sections of the paper may include but are not limited to introduction, literature review, methodology, findings, discussion, and conclusion; 100-word abstract, four key words. To submit a paper, you will need to submit ONE file in .pdf format with no identifiable information of author(s).
- Best paper nominees will have an option to submit their manuscripts to International Journal of Gaming, Hospitality, and Tourism (IJGHT) or Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education (JHTE) for priority review to be considered for publication.
- Track topics of interest include but are not limited to Consumer Behavior in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry; Education, Pedagogy and Curriculum Development; Information and Communication Technologies; Sustainability and Green Technologies; Travel and Transportation, Trends in Event Management, Food and Beverage, Lodging, Crisis Management/Pandemic.
II. Alternative Form Tracks:
- Poster Session
- Research posters summarize completed or working research concisely and attractively. The poster should include brief text (300-800 words) mixed with tables, graphs, pictures, and other presentation formats. At the conference, the researcher will stand by the poster display while attendees visit the poster and interact with the author. STUDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT.
- To submit a poster, you will need to submit ONE file in .pdf format with no identifiable information of author(s) that includes a 100-word abstract, four key words.
- The standard poster size is 16x20; posters should not exceed this size at the conference.
- Professional Development Workshop
- i. A Professional Development Workshops allows colleagues to share knowledge and expertise and foster the professional development of participants. It is an opportunity to develop innovative and creative workshops that will benefit members with a specific focus on content that can be immediately applied.
- ii. To submit a workshop, you will need to submit ONE file in .pdf format with no identifiable information of author(s) that includes the following information within 4 pages: 1) Title page which contains up to 250-word abstract of the workshop, 2) Explanation as to why the workshop should be of interest to conference attendees, 3) the workshop's format, and 4) overview of the workshop.
- Rapid Research (Idea Incubator)
- i. The rapid research track allows attendees to generate ideas with colleagues surrounding a research project idea and the opportunity to seek research partners. During this session, authors will present their research idea without props, slides, or visual aids. The remainder of the session will be focused on attendees offering guidance and ideas to develop the author’s research idea more fully.
- ii. To submit rapid research, you will need to submit ONE file .pdf format with the following information: 1) Title page which contains up to a 500-word research proposal.
- Instructional techniques or other innovative approaches in the classroom
- i. This track is focused on instructional techniques and innovative strategies in the classroom. This includes structured activities, role plays, simulations and other forms of classroom techniques that encourage student engagement in achievement of course learning objectives. HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT.
- ii. To submit an instructional technique or approach in the classroom, you will need to submit ONE file .pdf format with no identifiable information of author(s) that includes 100-word abstract; introduction of the technique including rationale and relevance of the technique to the study of HET principles, theories, and/or management; learning goals with corresponding audience (graduate/undergraduate); teaching notes (steps in the approach, timing, materials needed, student preparation); and debrief (includes student reaction to technique/approach, application in the classroom).
- iii. Authors should be prepared to demonstrate the instructional technique and/or innovative approach in the classroom within a 10–15-minute time frame.
NOTE: All submissions will undergo a double-blind review process. All author(s) will receive decisions with notice of acceptance, including comments and feedback from the reviewers. Author(s) should revise the paper and submit their final extended abstract before. The revised final version will be included in the conference proceedings at the NENA Federation webpage, on the ICHRIE website.
Key Dates
All key dates/deadlines provided below are in Eastern Standard Time (EST):
- January 10, 2022 -- Research Submissions deadline, 11:59 PM
- February 2, 2022 -- Submission Decisions
- March 7, 2022 – Revisions Due for Proceedings
Contact Information
- Any questions about the research aspect of the conference should be directed to the Director of Research, Noel Criscione-Naylor, noel.criscione@stockton.edu
- General questions regarding conference activities and registration should be directed to the Director of Conferences & Events, Tony Kim, kim26jh@jmu.edu
- Questions regarding sponsorship opportunities or how to get engaged with NENA at this Conference and beyond should be directed to the NENA President, Kirsten Tripodi, tripodik@sacredheart.edu
Venue
James Madison University, Madison Hotel, Harrisonburg, Virginia.