THE-ICE Individual Members
This new category of membership offers the opportunity to individuals who are not representatives of member institutions to become members of THE-ICE, enabling them to engage with and support the organisation and, in return, provides a number of significant benefits:
- Attend International Panel of Experts (IP0E) Forum at member rate
- Participate in THE-ICE Research Grant Scheme (alongside member institutions)
- Participate in THE-ICE webinars
- Ability to nominate individuals, including yourself (with the support of another member) to serve as a Director on THE-ICE Board
- Vote at General Meetings
- Be part of THE-ICE global network
If you wish to apply for Individual Membership of THE-ICE, please download and complete the Individual Member Application Form and submit it to accreditation@the-ice.org
THE-ICE Individual Members

Dr Paul Whitelaw
Academic Director, The Hotel School Partnership, Southern Cross University, Australia
THE-ICE Chair (2018 – present) & Director (2012 – present)

Associate Professor Scott Richardson
Executive Dean, Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, United Arab Emirates
THE-ICE Director (2018 – present)

Professor Brian King
Professor and Associate Dean (Academic Affairs), School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
THE-ICE Assessment Panel Chair (2012 – present) & Auditor (2010 – present), and inaugural Chair of THE-ICE (2008 to 2010)

Professor J. S. Perry Hobson
Pro Vice Chancellor for Engagement, Sunway University, Malaysia
THE-ICE Director (2011 – present), Managing Director/CEO of THE-ICE (2006 – 2011)

Mr Bharat Desai
Head of School – Tourism Hospitality and Service Industries (VET) – (THSI), Charles Darwin University, Australia

Mr Tim Francis
Team Leader Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Charles Darwin University, Australia

Ms Maria Christina G. Aquino
Chairman, Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP), Tourism Industry Board Foundation Inc., Philippines
THE-ICE Company Secretary (2017 – 2020) and Director (2013 – 2020)

Professor Dr Oswin Maurer
Dean, Faculty of Economics and Management, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
THE-ICE Director (2015 – present)