THE-ICE Research Grant Scheme (RGS)
Introduced in 2019, the purpose of THE-ICE RGS is to facilitate and promote research by member institutions, supporting THE-ICE objective to enhance the quality of higher education in tourism, hospitality, events and culinary arts (TH&E). Find further information on THE-ICE Research Grant Scheme (RGS)
2026 RGS Recipients
THE-ICE RGS 2026 received a record number of proposals, and we were once again impressed by the high calibre of research, collaboration, and ideas emerging from our member institutions and their networks. After a blind peer review process, the research proposals below have been selected as recipients of THE-ICE 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.
2025 RGS Recipients
As always, we were impressed by the high calibre of research and ideas being produced, as well as the collaboration between THE-ICE member institutions and their networks. After undergoing blind peer review, the following research proposals were accepted as recipients of THE-ICE RGS 2025:
- Dr Kijung Choi and Dr Marcela Fang (William Angliss Institute), Dr Myla Medrano Loreto (Dusit Thani College), and Dr Princes Abad (Lyceum of the Philippines University), for their proposal titled Transforming Hospitality and Tourism Education Through Challenge-Based Learning.
- Dr Ryan A Gamoso, Dr Joella N Nolasco, Ms Jonna D Dotimas, and Dr Abram Emmanuel R Peralta (Lyceum of the Philippines University), and Dr Harold Bernardo Bueno (Far Eastern University), for their proposal titled Bridging Sustainability and Education: Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Tourism and Hospitality Curricula.
2024 RGS Recipients
As always, we were impressed by the high calibre of research and ideas being produced within our member institutions and their networks. After undergoing blind peer review, the following research proposals were accepted as recipients of THE-ICE RGS 2024:
- Dr Madalyn Scerri, Dr Anita Manfreda, Tomos Newkirk (Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School at Torrens University Australia), and Dr Olga Junek (William Angliss Institute, Australia), for their proposal titled Inclusive education for people with disability: Leveraging insights from hospitality social enterprise and industry-led innovations. View extended abstract. View presentation.
- Ms Pichaya Noranitiphadungkarn (Dusit Thani College), Mr Wyett White T Lee (University of Santo Tomas), Dr Sara Abhari, Associate Professor Dr Alexander Trupp, and Professor Marcus Stephenson (Sunway University), for their proposal titled Advancing Academic Innovation: Examining the Impact of Generative AI in Hospitality, Tourism, and Service Management Education. A Cross-Cultural Study on Fostering Collaborative Learning and Best Practices. View extended abstract. View presentation.
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2023 RGS Recipients
THE-ICE RGS 2023 received an exceptionally high number of applications and, as always, we were impressed by the high calibre of research and ideas being produced within our member institutions and their networks. After undergoing blind peer review, the following research proposals were accepted as recipients of THE-ICE RGS 2023:
- Dr Christopher S. Dutt (Al Rayyan International University College (ARIU) in partnership with the University of Derby, Qatar), Dr Bincy Kaluvilla (Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, United Arab Emirates) & Mr Leonard Cseh, Mr Phil Hardy and Ms Yukari Iguchi, (University of Derby, United Kingdom) for their proposal entitled Integrating Collaborative Online Interactive Learning experiences. View extended abstract, View presentation.
- Dr Myla Medrano & Mr Simon David Lloyd (Dusit Thani College, Thailand) for their proposal entitled Best practices in the integration of leadership competencies into hospitality education. View extended abstract, View presentation.
2022 RGS Recipients
THE-ICE RGS 2022 received a record high number of applications and, given the high calibre of the research proposals received, THE-ICE is pleased to exceptionally award three (3) research grants in 2022. The following research proposals were accepted as recipients of THE-ICE RGS 2022:
- Dr Frederic Bouchon, Dr Bincy Kaluvilla & Ms Julie Jackson (Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, United Arab Emirates) for their proposal entitled Hospitality Management Education and Accreditation: Responses to a Changing World. View abstract, view presentation
- Lucette Roovers-Martens, MSc, Corné Dijkmans, PhD, & Suzanne Vollenbronck, MA (Breda University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands) for their proposal entitled Connecting Minds and Creating the Future. View abstract, view presentation
- Dr Juvy C. Tamondong, Dr Ryan A. Gamoso & Dr James Louie Meneses (Lyceum of the Philippines University, Philippines) for their proposal entitled Modelling the interplay of academic procrastination and technostress towards tourism and hospitality students’ engagement: mediating role of technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK). View abstract, view presentation
2021 RGS Recipients
THE-ICE was pleased to receive three times as many applications as for the inaugural RGS in 2019 and, as always, was impressed by the high calibre of research and ideas being produced within our member institutions and their networks. After undergoing blind peer review, the following research proposals were accepted as recipients of THE-ICE RGS 2021:
- Dr Ali Abdallah (Stenden Qatar University of Applied Sciences, Qatar) & Dr Chris Dutt (Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, United Arab Emirates) for their proposal titled Sustaining the Experience: exploring virtual experiences as an alternative to practical Tourism field trips during COVID-19.
- “We are thankful to THE ICE Research Grant Scheme (RGS) for supporting this research, and all the students who participated in this study. We explored students’ attitudes towards virtual field trips. It offers some useful considerations as we, as educators, incorporate technology, particularly around field trips, into the classroom.” View Accepted Manuscript.
- Bastienne Bernasco, MA, MSc (Saxion University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands), for her proposal titled Sustainable Food Systems in the curriculum of THE-ICE member institutions.
2019 RGS Recipient
After undergoing blind peer review, the research proposal ‘Communication excellence: Developing a teaching tool to enhance hospitality graduates’ service communication soft skills’ was accepted as the RGS Recipient for 2019, commended for its relevance to THE-ICE objectives of advancing hospitality and tourism education, with potential for application in the curricula. Authors: Dr Madalyn Scerri & Associate Professor Rajka Presbury of Blue Mountains International Hotel School at Torrens University. Presented by Rajka Presbury.