Fellows of THE-ICE
As a not-for-profit international accreditation agency, THE-ICE is committed to the ongoing quality assurance of TH&E (tourism, hospitality, leisure, events and culinary arts) education, training and research through the recognition, benchmarking, development and promotion of excellence.
Operating within a collegiate environment, THE-ICE involves many facets of recognition including the conferral of the ‘Fellow of THE-ICE’ awards. With this coveted ceremony being held during THE-ICE annual IPoE (International Panel of Experts) Forum since 2012, individual recipients are paid tribute through nomination by their peers for their ambassadorial role and significant contributions in the field of TH&E in the following categories:
- Academics – for their contribution to TH&E education, training or research;
- Industry professionals – for their contribution to the TH&E industry; or
- Individuals – for their outstanding support of THE-ICE’s commitment in TH&E education excellence.
All nominations are presented to the THE-ICE College of Fellows for consideration and decision. Please refer to the Frame of Reference document for full details of the nomination and selection process.
2024 Fellow of THE-ICE awards
Presented at THE-ICE 17th IPoE (International Panel of Experts) Forum 2024, hosted by ARIU, Doha, Qatar.
Dr Paul Whitelaw
For his outstanding individual support of THE-ICE.


2022 Fellow of THE-ICE awards
Presented at THE-ICE 15th IPoE (International Panel of Experts) Forum 2022, hosted by The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For his outstanding individual support of THE-ICE
For his outstanding academic contribution to tourism and hospitality education, training and research
For his outstanding academic contribution to tourism and hospitality education, training and research
For his outstanding individual support of THE-ICE

2019 Fellow of THE-ICE awards
Presented at THE-ICE 13th IPoE (International Panel of Experts) Forum 2019, co-hosted by Lyceum of the Philippines University and University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.
For her outstanding individual support of THE-ICE
For his outstanding individual support of THE-ICE
2018 Fellow of THE-ICE awards
Presented at THE-ICE 12th IPoE (International Panel of Experts) Forum 2018, hosted by Dusit Thani College, Bangkok, Thailand.
For his outstanding individual support of THE-ICE
Assistant Secretary Maria Rica C. Bueno
For her outstanding professional contribution to the tourism and hospitality, and events training industry
For his outstanding academic contribution to tourism and hospitality education, training and research
For his outstanding academic contribution to tourism and hospitality, education, training and research
For his outstanding academic contribution to tourism and hospitality, education, training and research

2017 Fellow of THE-ICE awards
Presented at THE-ICE 11th IPoE (International Panel of Experts) Forum 2017, hosted by William Angliss Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
For her outstanding academic contribution to tourism and hospitality education, training and research
For his outstanding academic contribution to tourism and hospitality education, training and research
For his outstanding individual support of THE-ICE
For his outstanding individual support of THE-ICE
2016 Fellow of THE-ICE awards

Presented at THE-ICE 10th IPoE (International Panel of Experts) Forum 2016
hosted by César Ritz Colleges Switzerland, a member of the Swiss Education Group (SEG), Löwenstrasse, 6004 Lucerne, Switzerland
For his outstanding academic contribution to TH&E education, training & research
Rev. Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P., PhD.
For his outstanding academic contribution to TH&E education, training & research
2015 Fellow of THE-ICE awards

Presented at THE-ICE 9th IPoE (International Panel of Experts) Forum 2015,
hosted in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, by Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Stenden Hotel Management School and Stenden School of Leisure & Tourism
Associate Professor Dr Stephen J. Craig-Smith
For outstanding individual support of THE-ICE in 2015
Dr Peter Laurel
For outstanding academic contribution to TH&E education, training or research
Mr Roberto P Laurel
For outstanding professional in TH&E education, training or research
2014 Fellows of THE-ICE

Presented at THE-ICE 8th International Panel of Experts (IPoE) Forum 2014,
hosted by Charles Darwin University School of Business and School of Service Industries, Darwin, Australia
Professor Dr Oswin Maurer
For outstanding academic contribution to TH&E education, training or research
Dr Pradeep Kumar Nair
For outstanding academic contribution to TH&E education, training or research
Professor (FH) Mag Christian Maurer
For outstanding academic contribution to TH&E education, training or research
Mr Emanuel Donhauser
For outstanding contribution to the TH&E industry
Ms Morag McGrath
For outstanding individual support of THE-ICE
2013 Fellows of THE-ICE

Presented at THE-ICE 7th International Panel of Experts (IPoE) Forum 2013,
hosted by Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Sydney Australia
Professor (FH) Dr Maximilian Schachner
For outstanding academic contribution to TH&E education, training or research
Mr Fritz Gubler
For outstanding contribution to the TH&E industry
Mr Maxwell Player
For outstanding contribution to the TH&E industry
Mr Georg Lamp
For outstanding contribution to the TH&E industry
Dr Klaus Ennemoser
For outstanding contribution to the TH&E industry

2012 Fellows of THE-ICE
Presented at THE-ICE 6th International Panel of Experts (IPoE) Forum 2012,
hosted by the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Professor Brian King
For outstanding academic contribution to TH&E education, training or research
Dr Thomas Bauer
For outstanding academic contribution to TH&E education, training or research
Ms Rachel Argaman
For outstanding contribution to the TH&E industry
Dr Russell Arthur Smith
For outstanding support of THE-ICE’s commitment to TH&E education excellence