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.
Find the membership that fits you
KAHTEA offers membership pathways for institutions, academics, and students at different stages of their professional journey.
Institutional & Industry Members
Designed for academic departments, universities, and industry organizations seeking a strategic partnership with KAHTEA.
- Official logo placement on the KAHTEA homepage for one full year, with a direct program or department link.
- Faculty receive the THEREPS Early Bird Registration Rate at any time.
- Priority access for faculty recruitment and graduate program promotion across the KAHTEA network.
Academic Members
For individuals actively engaged in teaching, administration, or supervision in hospitality, tourism, or closely related disciplines.
- Opportunity to attend one KAHTEA research education program without fees.
- Connect with the KAHTEA academic and professional community.
Graduate Student Members
For graduate students currently enrolled in a college, university, or other educational institution.
- Opportunity to attend a research education program without fees.
- Student members do not have voting rights and may not hold office in the Association.
Undergraduate Student Members
For undergraduate students currently enrolled in a college, university, or other educational institution.
- Access to the KAHTEA student community and association opportunities.
- Student members do not have voting rights and may not hold office in the Association.
Honorary Members
Honorary membership may be awarded, upon approval of the Board of Directors, to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to KAHTEA and to hospitality and tourism education.
Simple annual membership levels
Choose the category that best reflects your current role or organization.
Ready to become part of the community?
We welcome new members. If you have questions about membership, eligibility, or joining KAHTEA, please contact our President.
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