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For more than a decade, the International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management has provided a global platform for researchers, educators, industry professionals, destination leaders, policymakers, and students to exchange knowledge and shape the future of tourism and hospitality.
As ICOHT enters its 13th edition, the conference welcomes original research, conceptual papers, literature reviews, case studies, and practice-based contributions that advance understanding and support responsible decision-making across the sector.
Key Objectives of ICOHT 2026
- Connect tourism and hospitality research with professional and policy practice
- Encourage responsible, inclusive, resilient, and evidence-based development
- Examine innovation, service transformation, destination change, and emerging visitor needs
- Support interdisciplinary and cross-regional research collaboration
- Create publication and professional-development pathways for researchers at different career stages
Conference Theme
“Tourism at the Crossroads: Balancing Growth, Resilience, and Responsibility”
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 may send your abstract according to the abstract guidelines. Different registration packages of the conference provide you so many benefits including food, conference pack, abstract book, eligibility to attend the technical sessions, career development workshops, publication opportunities etc. You can select different presentation modes according to your preference. Presentations awards are one of the key elements of the International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management. The presenters at the conference will be evaluated by a special committee of academic experts during the conference and the best presenters will be awarded at the award ceremony.
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- View the registration fees and payment details for presenters at ICOHT 2027.
- Explore the professional and academic benefits of presenting at Hospitality and Tourism Management Conference 2027.
- Learn about the advantages of attending ICOHT 2027 as a Attendee.
- Check out the Abstract Review Process after submit your Research to ICOHT 2027.