THE-ICE is delighted to announce and congratulate the recipients of THE-ICE Research Grant Scheme (RGS) 2026:
- Dr Effie Steriopoulos and Dr Marcela Fang (William Angliss Institute, Australia) and Dr Celiane Camargo-Borges and Dr Yoy Bergs (Breda University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands) for their proposal titled Contextualising case studies integrating industry and AI tools undertaking design thinking approaches
- Dr Lilibeth Aragon, Dr Jocelyn Camalig and Dr Ryan Joseph G. Calinao (Lyceum of the Philippines University, Philippines) and Dr Joy Sheelah Baraero-Era and Dr Jan Racky Masa (Far Eastern University, Philippines) for their proposal titled Reimagining Excellence: A Framework for Embedding Regenerative Leadership Competencies into Tourism and Hospitality Higher Education Standards.
As always, we were impressed by the high calibre of research and ideas being produced, as well as the strong collaboration between THE-ICE member institutions and their networks.
This year also saw a record number of proposals, reflecting the continued strength and engagement of THE-ICE global network.
THE-ICE Research Grant Scheme (RGS), introduced in 2019, supports and promotes research by THE-ICE member institutions, contributing to THE-ICE’s objective of enhancing the quality of higher education in tourism, hospitality, events and culinary arts (TH&E).
The outcomes of the selected RGS 2026 research projects will be presented at THE-ICE International Panel of Experts (IPoE) Forum 2026, to be proudly hosted by César Ritz Colleges Switzerland in Brig from 27–29 September. The Forum theme is Redefining Leadership: Innovating for Impact in Global Tourism and Hospitality Education.
Learn more about THE-ICE Research Grant Scheme