Where hospitality education bridges Korea and America
KAHTEA fosters academic and professional collaboration between hospitality & tourism educators and industry professionals across both countries — through research, mentorship, and an annual conference now in its 16th year.
THEREPS 2026 was hosted in Los Angeles — our 16th annual conference, with 65 researchers, educators, and students.
One association, six ways to grow
From flagship conferences to intensive research training, KAHTEA supports members at every stage of an academic and professional career.
THEREPS Annual Conference
Our flagship conference for researchers, educators, practitioners, and students — hosted across Las Vegas, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.
Training?KAHTEA Research Bootcamp
Summer and winter intensive research training that sharpens methods, writing, and publication strategy.
Virtual?CONNECT Online Forum
An annual virtual forum featuring expert sessions and research pitches, open to members everywhere.
Partnership?TOSOK Partnership
An MOU and journal co-editorship with TOSOK, Korea’s leading tourism sciences society.
Global?ICHRIE Networking
Member gatherings at the global ICHRIE conference, connecting KAHTEA to the wider hospitality academy.
Community?Community & Outreach
A growing LinkedIn network, donation drives, and scholarships that give back to students and the field.
“To promote, support, and recognize professional leadership for hospitality & tourism educators in Korea and America.”
- Serve members as a resource for professional development, networking, employment, and education.
- Share knowledge — connecting members’ expertise with entrepreneurs and industry leaders for their advancement.
- Build partnerships with professional associations that promote hospitality and tourism education.
- Advance research — encouraging the teaching, scholarship, and publication of our members.
News & announcements
IJTS Special Issue
A special issue of the International Journal of Tourism Sciences, open to KAHTEA authors.
Read more ?Awards & Photos 2026
Celebrating the award recipients and moments from the 16th THEREPS conference in Los Angeles.
See photos ?Program & Proceedings 2026
The full conference program and proceedings from THEREPS 2026 are now available.
View program ?Be part of the bridge between two hospitality communities
Whether you’re a professor, industry professional, or student, KAHTEA membership connects you to a network of 20+ directors across 15+ universities — and to colleagues on both sides of the Pacific.