CAUTHE’s Highest Honour

CAUTHE Fellows

Fellow membership is granted by the CAUTHE Executive to people in recognition of their enduring commitment to tourism, hospitality and/or event education and research, and to CAUTHE.

Background

A milestone in CAUTHE’s maturation

The Fellowship was formed in August 2008 and marked a significant milestone in the development and maturation of CAUTHE. The inaugural Fellows were formally invested at the CAUTHE 2009 Conference in Fremantle.

Over the years, the Fellowship has grown to recognise different forms of contribution — introducing Emeritus Fellow status in 2014 and Honorary Fellow status in 2019.

The role of Tony Nankervis in bringing the Fellowship to life was also acknowledged.

Our History

How the Fellowship evolved

2008 - Fellowship formed

Established in August 2008, marking a milestone in CAUTHE’s maturation.

2009 - Inaugural Fellows

The first Fellows were formally invested at the CAUTHE 2009 Conference in Fremantle.

2014 - Emeritus Fellow

Status introduced for those Fellows who have retired.

2019 - Honorary Fellow

Status introduced to recognise the contributions of international colleagues to CAUTHE.

Recognition

Three forms of Fellowship

Fellow

Granted in recognition of enduring commitment to tourism, hospitality and/or event education and research, and to CAUTHE.

Introduced 2014
Emeritus Fellow

Recognising Fellows who have retired, honouring their lasting contribution to the field.

Introduced 2019
Honorary Fellow

Recognising the contributions of international colleagues to CAUTHE.

The Fellowship

Meet the CAUTHE Fellows

Discover the distinguished academics recognised for their enduring contribution to tourism, hospitality and events.

Leadership Lineage

Past Fellow Chairs

Those who have led the CAUTHE Fellowship since its formation.

Foundation Chair
Professor Leo Jago
Chair
(Late) Professor Philip Pearce
Co-Chairs
Professors Betty Weiler & Bob McKercher
Co-Chairs
Professors Candice Harris & Perry J. Hobson
Eligibility

Criteria for election

To be eligible, an individual must have made an outstanding contribution in at least two of the following three categories.

The CAUTHE organisation

Outstanding service and contribution to CAUTHE itself.

Research

Outstanding contribution to hospitality, tourism and/or event research.

Education

Outstanding contribution to hospitality, tourism and/or event education.

  • As a principal requirement, the individual will have been a regular attendee at CAUTHE conferences and will usually be a CAUTHE Associate member.

Benefits

Certificate awarded at the annual conference

Listed prominently on the CAUTHE website

Criteria for election of Fellows + Form

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Criteria for election of Fellows + Form

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Recognition

The CAUTHE Fellows’ Awards

Given each year to academics from Australia or New Zealand seen to have made the greatest contribution to research and education in the tourism, hospitality and/or events context, from those nominated. Nominees must also demonstrate active involvement in CAUTHE and its related activities.

  • The CAUTHE Fellows’ awards are given each year to academics from Australia or New Zealand who are seen to have made the greatest contribution to research and education in the tourism, hospitality and/or events context from those who have been nominated.
  • There are four awards. Two awards will be given to new and emerging scholars, and two to mid-career scholars, who have made a strong contribution to research and education respectively.
  • Nominees must also demonstrate active involvement in CAUTHE and its related activities. The criteria are contained in the file/s below.
2026 Fellows Award nominations

Nominations due to CAUTHE Secretariat cauthe.secretariat@gmail.com by Friday 27 November 2026.

For more information please contact the CAUTHE Secretariat.

More Information

Questions about the Fellowship?

For more information about Fellow membership or the Fellows’ Awards, please contact the CAUTHE Secretariat.