The Southeast, Central and South American Federation (SECSA) is a regional federation of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE), bringing together hospitality and tourism educators, researchers, students, and industry professionals across its diverse geographic region. SECSA is committed to strengthening connections among academia and industry through collaboration, professional development, research, teaching, and meaningful engagement. Through conferences, educational initiatives, networking opportunities, and member-focused programs, the federation provides a welcoming platform for sharing ideas, building partnerships, supporting emerging and established professionals, and advancing hospitality and tourism education throughout the region.
About International CHRIE
The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) is a global professional association dedicated to advancing hospitality and tourism education, research, and industry engagement. ICHRIE connects educators, researchers, students, and industry professionals from around the world, creating opportunities to exchange knowledge, develop professional networks, and strengthen the connection between academic scholarship and industry practice. Through its federations, conferences, publications, special interest groups, professional development opportunities, and collaborative initiatives, ICHRIE supports a global community committed to shaping the future of hospitality and tourism education and the industries it serves.
For more information, please visit: www.chrie.org
The SECSA Federation includes ICHRIE members from the following nine States in the U.S. (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee) and members from the Caribbean, Mexico, and the countries from both Central and South America.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At SECSA CHRIE, we take pride in being problem solvers who are not afraid to take risks. We believe that with boldness, creativity and heart, there is nothing we can’t accomplish. But above all, our strength lies in teamwork. Each and every one of us has the capability to contribute no matter their experience or background. With this strength behind us, just imagine what we can achieve together.
Our Members Include:
-
Hospitality, Tourism, Events and Culinary School Educators;
-
Graduate Students;
-
PhD Students;
-
Industry Trainers;
-
Industry Consultants and Representatives;
-
Government Officials;
-
Professional Associations;
-
Anyone interested in hospitality, tourism, events and culinary education and training
 |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |
Thank you to FIU for their generous contribution to this website
