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For over a decade, the International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management (ICOHT) has brought together global leaders, researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to explore and shape the evolving landscape of tourism and hospitality. Now entering its 12th edition in 2026, ICOHT continues to provide a vibrant platform for academic exchange, innovation, and impactful dialogue in one of the world’s most dynamic sectors.
ICOHT 2026 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand—a global capital of tourism, renowned for its cultural richness, hospitality excellence, and cutting-edge industry practices. The conference will serve as a space to address urgent challenges, share forward-thinking strategies, and build partnerships that drive the future of hospitality and tourism.
Key Objectives of ICOHT 2026
- Reimagine the tourism and hospitality experience through regenerative approaches that go beyond sustainability—placing long-term well-being of communities, cultures, and environments at the center of development.
- Explore the evolving role of culture, wellness, and meaningful travel in shaping future tourism models that prioritize personal transformation, local authenticity, and global responsibility.
- Examine how innovation and digital transformation—from smart technologies to service design—can enhance guest experiences while supporting operational resilience and inclusivity.
- Promote tourism that supports holistic well-being, not just for travelers, but also for host communities, employees, and the environment.
- Encourage collaboration between academia, industry, and policy to design adaptable, experience-driven strategies that reflect changing traveler values and global challenges.
What to Expect
ICOHT 2026 will feature:
- Keynote speeches from renowned academics and global tourism and hospitality leaders
- Peer-reviewed research presentations across a broad range of interdisciplinary topics
- Workshops and panels on education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and policy
- Industry sessions and case studies led by professionals and business innovators
- Networking opportunities to connect with peers, collaborators, and institutions from around the world
Join the Global Dialogue
We invite academics, researchers, hospitality professionals, destination marketers, tourism operators, educators, and policy influencers to submit their research and contribute to ICOHT 2026. Let’s gather in Bangkok to co-create the future of a tourism and hospitality industry that is smart, sustainable, and people centered.
Conference Tracks
- Promotion of circular economy principles in tourism and hospitality operations
- Integration of ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation into tourism planning
- Case studies on community-owned and benefit-sharing tourism initiatives
- Climate-responsive tourism development and carbon-neutral travel strategies
- Metrics and methodologies for evaluating regenerative impact in tourism practices
- Sustainable heritage management and preservation of intangible cultural assets
- Revitalizing traditional arts, crafts, and storytelling through immersive tourism
- Cultural entrepreneurship and its role in destination branding
- Engaging local communities in co-creation of creative tourism experiences
- Cultural diplomacy and intercultural dialogue through tourism platforms
- Designing integrated wellness retreats and healing destinations
- Evidence-based research on the impact of wellness tourism on mental and physical health
- Sacred sites, spiritual journeys, and mindfulness tourism
- Nutrition, movement, and longevity tourism trends
- Ethical considerations in commodifying wellness and spiritual experiences
Leveraging AI, IoT, and immersive tech to shape hospitality futures.
- Artificial Intelligence and automation in guest services and operations
- Internet of Things (IoT) for enhanced personalization and operational efficiency
- Virtual and augmented reality for immersive tourism marketing and experiences
- Cybersecurity, data ethics, and privacy in digital hospitality
- Smart destinations and intelligent infrastructure for urban and rural tourism
Shaping ethical frameworks and inclusive strategies for resilient tourism.
- Tourism policy reforms aligned with the UN SDGs and climate goals
- Participatory governance models involving local communities and stakeholders
- Gender equality, disability inclusion, and social justice in tourism policies
- Crisis management, post-disaster recovery, and resilience planning
- Public-private partnerships for sustainable destination development
Addressing workforce development, leadership, and educational innovation.
- Re-skilling and upskilling the tourism workforce in a post-pandemic era
- Future-ready tourism education: curriculum reform and experiential learning
- Leadership development and talent retention in hospitality sectors
- Role of educational institutions in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship
- Bridging academia-industry gaps through collaborative learning ecosystems
Send your Abstract
You are invited to send your abstract according to given the abstract guidelines. Different registration packages for the conference provide you so many benefits including food, a conference pack, an abstract book, eligibility to attend the technical sessions, career development workshops, publication opportunities etc. You can select different presentation modes according to your preference. Presentation awards are one of the key elements of the conference. The presenters of the conference will be evaluated by a special committee of academic experts during the conference and the best presenters will be awarded at the awards ceremony.