Cohrep annual conventions

32nd COHREP Convention on CRUISE*

Theme: COHREP on Cruise: Research Conference and Grand Educational Immersion

Dates: January 21 to 26, 2024

Opening Ceremonies and Research Presentations: Verdant Hill Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.  Cruise Immersion Venue: Costa Serena onwards to Penang, Malaysia and Phuket in Thailand

31st COHREP Convention*

Theme: 4N in Hospitality and Tourism on FIRe: Where Creativity Meets Technology

Date: May 25, 2023

Venue: Systems Plus College Foundation, Angeles City, Pampanga

Convention Chair: Dr. Rennier Perez

COHREP held several General Membership Meetings and Virtual Meets during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic.  COHREP was the first Hospitality and Tourism professional organization in the Philippines to hold online meetings and seminars to continue learning among educators despite the massive global lockdowns.

1st International COHREP Convention

(28th COHREP Convention)

Theme: Digital Innovations in Hospitality and Tourism Education: A Global Perspective

Dates: January 30 to February 1, 2020

Convention Venue: Mercure Hotel, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia

Convention Chair: Dr. Prime Abellana

27th COHREP Convention & Research Forum

Theme: Embracing the 4th Industrial Revolution in the Hospitality Education

Dates: January 30-31, 2019

Convention Venue: Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City

Research Forum Venue: Holy Cross of Davao College, Davao City

Convention Chair: Ms. Joji Ilagan Bian

26th COHREP Convention  & Research Forum

Theme: ST@Y @HEAD: Advancing the Quality of Philippine Hospitality Education

Dates: January 23-25, 2018

Convention Venue: Marriott Grand Ballroom, Pasay City

Research Forum Venue: National University Manila

Convention Chair: Dr. Mark Irvin Celis

25th COHREP Convention & Research Forum

Theme: Building Bridges, Exploring Opportunities

Convention Venue: The Manila Hotel   

Research Forum Venue: Far Eastern University Manila

Dates: January 25-27, 2017

Convention Chair: Dr. Shirley Guevarra

24th COHREP Convention 

Theme: Crafting Hospitality Education Towards Sustainability

Venue: First Pacific Leadership Academy, Antipolo City

Dates: January 25-27, 2016

Convention Chair: Dr. Melinda Torres

23rd COHREP Convention

Theme: Re-Tooling for Innovative Approach Towards Global Competitiveness

Venue: Baguio Country Club, Baguio City Philippines

Date: January 30 to February 1, 2015

Convention Chair: Prof. Maria Rhoda Austria

22nd COHREP Convention and Research Forum

Theme: Beyond the Silver Lining, the Millennial Challenge 

Convention Venue: Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila 

Research Forum: Manila Tytana Colleges, Pasay City

Date: January 28-31, 2014

Convention Chair: Dr. Rowena Sagaysay

21st COHREP Convention & Research Forum

Theme: DAVAO: Life is Here (Diverse, Amazing, Vibrant, Alluring Opportunities in Hospitality Education)

Convention Venue: Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao

Dates: January 30 to February 2, 2013

Convention Chair: Dr. Aleth Grefaldeo Reyes

20th COHREP Convention

Theme: Empowering Hospitality Educators, Engaging Learners

Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Makati City

Dates: January 2-4, 2012

19th COHREP Convention

Theme: Cultural Diversity in Hospitality

Venue: Holiday Inn, Clarkfield Pampanga

Dates: February 3-5, 2011

18th COHREP Convention 

17th COHREP Convention

16th COHREP Convention

15th COHREP Convention

Theme: Think Global, Feel Local, Act Professional at Hotel Del Rio, Iloilo City

Convention Chair: Ms. Ma. Christina G. Aquino

14th COHREP Convention

Theme: FACETS of Hospitality Education: Strategic Directions at the Manila Diamond Hotel

13th COHREP Convention

Theme: 3Cs for Professional Growth: Credibility, Creativity, Continuity at DAP, Tagaytay City 

12th COHREP Convention

Theme: Emerging Trends in Human Resource Development in the Asia Pacific Region held at the Westin Philippine Plaza

11th COHREP  Convention

Theme: Visioning toward Hospitality Leadership, Subic International Hotel

Convention Chair: Prof. Tet Villar

10th COHREP Convention

Theme: Romancing our Calling, Living our Passion, held at the Lyceum of the Philippines, Manila

Convention Chair: Dr. Lorraine F. Villanueva

9th COHREP Convention

Theme: Teaching and Research: Partnering Towards Progressive Hospitality Education, held at L' Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City

8th COHREP Convention

Theme: Human Resource Development: Partnering among Hospitality Stakeholders held at the DLSU College of Saint Benilde

7th COHREP Convention

Theme: Mix, Match and Move, held at the Saint Paul College Manila

6th COHREP Convention

Theme: Inciting the Quality Revolution in Hospitality Education, held at Barbara's Restaurant in Intramuros manila 

5th COHREP Convention

Theme: Transformational Leadership Towards Globalization, Cebu Grand Convention Center

4th COHREP Convention

Theme: Building Leadership Foundation for Total Quality Education held at the Saint Paul College in Manila

3rd COHREP Convention

Theme: Academe and Industry Partnership: The Winning Combination, St. Scholastica's College, Manila

2nd COHREP Convention

Theme: Responding to Industry Challenges, University of Sto. Tomas

First COHREP Convention

Theme: Towards Academic Excellence in the 3rd Millennium St. Paul College Quezon City