Join a community that moves hospitality forward.
Connect with hospitality and tourism educators, researchers, students, institutions, and industry professionals across Korea and America.
Membership brings professional development, research education, conference opportunities, visibility, and connection to the KAHTEA network.
Join KAHTEA as an Individual
Individual Membership is available to faculty and students. Student Membership includes both undergraduate and graduate students.
Faculty Membership
For faculty members engaged in hospitality, tourism, and related academic fields.
Student Membership
For currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students.
Become a KAHTEA Member
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Grow Your Institution’s Presence
Select from Silver, Gold, and Platinum annual membership levels. Higher tiers provide additional conference benefits, visibility, and networking opportunities.
Silver Membership
A foundation for institutional engagement.
- Up to 2 faculty memberships
- Early Bird conference rates for up to 2 faculty
- Conference program and website listing
- Educational session access for up to 5 students
- IJTS online journal access
Gold Membership
Expanded recognition and faculty benefits.
- Up to 4 faculty memberships
- Early Bird conference rates for up to 4 faculty
- 50% conference discount for 1 faculty
- Institutional logo recognition
- Educational session access for up to 10 students
- Complimentary job posting
Platinum Membership
Our most comprehensive institutional level.
- Up to 6 faculty memberships
- Early Bird conference rates for up to 6 faculty
- 1 complimentary faculty registration or 50% off 2
- Graduate student registration benefits
- Institutional promotion booth
- Educational session access for up to 15 students
- Priority recruitment and networking access
Institutional Membership Benefits
| Membership Benefits | Silver $750 |
Gold $1,000 |
Platinum $1,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Membership Included | Up to 2 | Up to 4 | Up to 6 |
| THEREPS Early Bird Faculty Registration Rate (Always Applied) | Up to 2 | Up to 4 | Up to 6 |
| Faculty Conference Registration Discount | — | 50% off 1 faculty | 1 complimentary or 50% off 2 faculty |
| Graduate Student Registration Discount | — | — | 50% off 1 student or 10% off up to 5 students |
| Recognition at Opening / Closing Ceremony | Included | Included | Included |
| Listed in Official Conference Program | Included | Enhanced | Enhanced |
| Listed on Conference Website | Included | Logo | Logo |
| Logo in Printed Program & On-Site Signage | — | Included | Included |
| Institution-Sponsored Event and Networking | — | — | Included |
| Institution Promotion Booth | — | — | Included |
| One Complimentary Educational Session Access | Up to 5 students | Up to 10 students | Up to 15 students |
| IJTS Online Journal Access | Included | Included | Included |
| Institutional Membership Directory Listing | Included | Included | Included |
| Institutional Website Spotlight / Profile | — | Standard profile | Enhanced profile |
| Complimentary Job Posting | — | Included | Included |
| Priority Recruitment & Networking Opportunities | — | — | Included |
For institutional membership enrollment and payment arrangements, please contact Dr. Jichul Jang at Kansas State University.
Inquire About Institutional Membership ?Ready to become part of the community?
If you have questions about membership, eligibility, or joining KAHTEA, please contact our membership representative.