CAUTHE and TEFI are key organisations that work to promote research and scholarship in the areas of tourism, hospitality and events. A Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisation aims to facilitate opportunities for collaboration, networking and cross-disciplinary engagement between the two organisations for mutual benefit. It is anticipated that greater collaboration will strengthen research cultures, inform teaching and learning development and broaden potential links with industry across sectors identified with tourism, hospitality and events.

Both organisations agree to communicate about planned events and conferences to consider opportunities for collaboration as well as provide the following benefits to their members:

• A discount for conference registration for CAUTHE and TEFI conferences (if available).
• Involvement in special interest research groups convened by either CAUTHE or TEFI.
• Cross promotion of website links for each organisation and distribution of calls for papers, conferences and symposia.
• Invite the respective organisation to attend special workshops, seminars, and symposia organised by the other organisation (including PhD/Early Career workshops).
• Share knowledge about the effective management of their professional association (that is not subject to commercial restraints).

Download Memorandum of Understanding (Oct 2021).

This Memorandum of Understanding will be reviewed after three years from October 2021 with the agreement of both parties.

The following principles will be applied for CAUTHE’s engagement in discussions with kindred associations about collaboration:

1. That CAUTHE encourages discussion with kindred organisations about collaboration, and views this as a natural evolution of member interests and an opportunity to add value to CAUTHE members.
2. That CAUTHE maintains its integrity as the leading peak interest and advocacy group in tourism and hospitality education in Australia and New Zealand.
3. That CAUTHE, as a strong, dynamic and financially secure organisation, protects this position within any potential collaboration.
4. That in all future collaboration with kindred associations, the objectives, mission and values of CAUTHE, as defined in its constitution and strategic plan, are given weight.
5. That in its decision-making, CAUTHE ensures that any form of collaboration with kindred associations adds to its long-term viability.

CAUTHE and SMAANZ are key organisations that work to promote research and scholarship in the areas of leisure and sport, tourism, hospitality and events within Australia and New Zealand. The Memorandum of Understanding aims to facilitate opportunities for collaboration, networking and cross-disciplinary engagement between the two organisations for mutual benefit. It is anticipated that greater collaboration will strengthen research cultures, inform teaching and learning development and broaden potential links with industry across sectors identified.

Both organisations agree to:

• Cross promote calls for papers, conferences, symposia, workshops, and seminars (including PhD/Early Career workshops) to each others’ members
• Share knowledge about the effective management of their professional association (that is not subject to commercial restraints)
• Identify and co-host suitable joint events or activities, such as the HDR conference

Download Memorandum of Understanding.

This Memorandum of Understanding will be reviewed after five years from September 2023, with the agreement of both parties.

CAUTHE and ANZALS are key organisations that work to promote research and scholarship in the areas of leisure and tourism within Australia and New Zealand. A Memorandum of Understanding exists between the two organisations to facilitate opportunities for collaboration, networking and cross-disciplinary engagement.

The Memorandum of Understanding provides the following mutual benefits to members:

• Involvement in special interest research groups convened by either ANZALS or CAUTHE and attend seminars/functions
• Cross-promotion of website links for each organisation and distribution of calls for papers, conferences, and symposia
• Invitations to the respective organisation to attend special workshops, seminars, and symposia organised by the other organisation (including PhD/Early Career workshops)
• Host joint webinars/seminars

Download Memorandum of Understanding.

This Memorandum of Understanding will be reviewed after five years from September 2023, with the agreement of both parties.