Cohrep annual conventions
2025
33rd COHREP Convention
Theme: Exploring Horizons, Empowering Futures: The Paradigm Shifts to the Hospitality and Tourism Landscapes
Dates: January 30-31, 2025
Venue: The Grand Ballroom of the Okada Manila
Convention Chair: Dr. Mitchell Borja
2024
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
Convention Chair: Dr. Lee Majors M. Fajilan
2023
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
2021-2022
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.
2020
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
2019
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
2018
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
2017
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
2016
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
2015
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
2014
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
2013
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
2012
20th COHREP Convention
Theme: Empowering Mentors, Engaging Learners: The Cutting Edge in Hospitality
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Makati City
Dates: January 2-4, 2012
Convention Chair: Prof. Rhodora R. Austria
2011
19th COHREP Convention
Theme: Cultural Diversity in Hospitality
Venue: Holiday Inn, Clarkfield Pampanga
Dates: February 3-5, 2011
Convention Chair: Ms. Maricar Veranga
2010
18th COHREP Convention Theme: COHREP@20: Moving Forward and Beyond
Venue: Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila
Dates: January 30-31, 2010
Convention Chair: Dr. Rowena P Sagaysay
2009
17th COHREP Convention
Theme: Exploring New Paradigms in Hospitality
Dates: January 30-31, 2009
Venue: Hotel Pontefino, Batangas City
Convention Chair: Dr. Mitchell Borja
2008
16th COHREP Convention
Theme: COHREP: Absolutely a H.I.T. @18, "Harmonizing Innovation and Technology in Hospitality Education".
Dates: January 29-31, 2008
Venue: Hotel Pan Pacific Manila
Convention Chair: Raymund Gerard I. Guerrero
2007
15th COHREP Convention
Theme: Think Global, Feel Local, Act Professional
Venue: Hotel Del Rio, Iloilo City
Convention Chair: Ms. Ma. Christina G. Aquino
2006
14th COHREP Convention
Theme: FACETS of Hospitality Education: Strategic Directions at the Manila Diamond Hotel
Venue: Manila Diamond Hotel
Convention Chair: Ms. Fideliz Josefa Baylon
2005
13th COHREP Convention
Theme: 3Cs for Professional Growth: Credibility, Creativity, Continuity
Venue: Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City
Convention Chair: Ma. Antonia Vialu
2004
12th COHREP Convention
Theme: Emerging Trends in Human Resource Development in the Asia Pacific Region held at the Westin Philippine Plaza
Convention Chair: Ms. Amparo Santos
2003
11th COHREP Convention
Theme: Visioning toward Hospitality Leadership
Venue: Subic International Hotel
Convention Chair: Prof. Maria Teresa Villar
2002
10th COHREP Convention
Theme: Romancing our Calling, Living our Passion, held at the Lyceum of the Philippines, Manila
Convention Chair: Dr. Lorraine F. Villanueva
2001
9th COHREP Convention
Theme: Teaching and Research: Partnering Towards Progressive Hospitality Education, held at L' Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City
Convention Chair: Ms. Gina Montes
2000
8th COHREP Convention
Theme: Human Resource Development: Partnering among Hospitality Stakeholders held at the DLSU College of Saint Benilde
Convention Chair: Ms. Sylvia Ama
1999
7th COHREP Convention
Theme: Mix, Match and Move, held at the Saint Paul College Manila
Convention Chair: Dr. Corazon Gatchalian
1998
6th COHREP Convention
Theme: Inciting the Quality Revolution in Hospitality Education, held at Barbara's Restaurant in Intramuros Manila
Convention Chair: Ms. Adela Jamorambo
1997
5th COHREP Convention
Theme: Transformational Leadership Towards Globalization, Cebu Grand Convention Center
Convention Chair: Mr. Felipe Embalzado
1996
4th COHREP Convention
Theme: Building Leadership Foundation for Total Quality Education held at the Saint Paul College in Manila
Convention Chair: Ms. Noemi Cancho
1995
3rd COHREP Convention
Theme: Academe and Industry Partnership: The Winning Combination, St. Scholastica's College, Manila
Convention Chair: Ms. Romualda Guirriec
1994
2nd COHREP Convention
Theme: Responding to Industry Challenges, University of Sto. Tomas
Convention Chair: Dr. Evangeline Timbang
1993
First COHREP Convention
Theme: Towards Academic Excellence in the 3rd Millennium St. Paul College Quezon City
Convention Chair: Dr. Gloria Baken Siy
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