Hospitality, Tourism, Innovation, Technology - Experts Network
ABOUT
HTIT-EN unites professors and researchers from leading Dutch hospitality and tourism academies. We coordinate research on leveraging emerging technologies—AI, robotics, and immersive experiences—to generate societal impact. Through strategic collaboration with industry and academic partners, we aspire to become a globally renowned platform for technological innovation in hospitality and tourism.
FOUNDING TEAM
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
We believe in collaboration.
We leverage technology to create a sustainable and impactful future of hospitality and tourism.
Professor Technology Innovation
Dr. Alexander Lennart Schmidt
Hotelschool The Hague
Professor Digital Transformation in Cultural Tourism
Dr. Jessika Weber Sabil
Breda University of Applied Sciences
Professor Disruption, Innovation & New Phenomena
Dr. Ian Yeoman
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
Professor Ethics & Technology
Dr. Steven Dorrestijn
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
OUR NETWORK
We create and share knowledge across all academic levels and bridge the gap between academia and practice.
30+
Academics
We unite professors and researchers who are passionate about hospitality & tourism technology
50+
Businesses
We co-create with a broad network of hospitality and tourism SME and technology providers.
10+
Knowledge institutes
We are connected to academic and applied universities, living labs, and innovation spaces.
SELECTED INITIATIVES
Networking & Brainstorming Boat trip
Bringing together >30 global researchers and industry leaders to shape a future research agenda on technology innovation for hospitality and tourism.
June 2024