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Tentative Program

The 12th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management (ICOHT) 2026
Regenerating Tourism Paradigms: Intersections of Culture, Wellness, and Innovation

Dates: 13th – 14th of July 2026
Venue: Bangkok, Thailand
Organizing Body: TIIKM-Sri Lanka

Day 01 - 13th July 2026
08:00
Conference Registration
09:00

Opening Ceremony

12th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism (ICOHT) 2026
09:30

Keynote Address 1

Innovations and Leadership in Hospitality and Tourism
Prof. Kaye Chon, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
10:00

Keynote Address 2

Strategic Regeneration in Hospitality: Leveraging Innovation and Knowledge Creation for a Resilient Future
Prof. Dr. Fevzi Okumus, University of South Carolina, USA
10:30

Keynote Address 3

Smart Tourism & the Age of AI: Redefining Guest Experience Through Technology
Prof. Dr. Dogan Gursoy, Washington State University, USA
11:00
Coffee Break
11:30

Industry Panel: Fireside Chat
From Overtourism to Regenerative Travel: Can AI and Cultural Intelligence Rebuild Trust in Destinations?

Speakers:

  • Ms. Anchali Muttamara, Sunny Sunflower (Thailand) Co Ltd, Thailand
  • Ts. Dr. Muhammad Imran Sarwar, Datalytica (Thailand) Pvt Ltd, Thailand
  • Ms. Pichaya Noranitiphadungkarn, Dusit Thani College, Thailand
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marco Valeri, Niccolo’ Cusano University, Italy
  • Dr. Roslizawati Che Aziz, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia

Moderator:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ann Suwaree Ashton, National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand
12.30
Lunch Break
14:00

Academia Panel: Scholarly Dialogue
Rethinking Tourism: Research at the Crossroads of Culture, Wellness, and Sustainability

Speakers:

  • Dr. Jong-Hyeong Kim, Arizona State University, USA
  • Dr. Viana Hassan, ETE Academy, Malta
  • Ms. Ma. Christina G. Aquino, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Philippines
  • Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, Blue Elephant Group, Thailand
  • Prof. Atif Hassan, University of Management and Technology, Pakistan

Moderator:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bongkosh Rittichainuwat, Siam University, Thailand
15:00

Special Awards Ceremony

  • Outstanding Practitioner Awards for Industry Professionals
  • Outstanding Literary Awards for Social Scientists
  • Lifetime Achievement Awards for Hospitality and Tourism Gurus
15:30

Keynote Address 4


Cultural Regeneration and Ethical Innovation: The Role of Islamic Tourism and Wellness in Sustainable Destinations
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Battour, A’Sharqiyah University, Oman and Nahda University, Egypt
16:00
Coffee Break
16:30

Smart PLS Workshop

(For Selected Participants… Engagement Session)
18:00
END
Day 02 - 14th July 2026
09:00
Conference Registration
09:30

Session 1: Paper Presentations
11:00
Coffee Break
11:30

Session 2: Paper Presentations
13.00
Lunch Break
14:00

Session 3: Paper Presentations
15:30

Distinguished Speaker Session 1

Regenerative Tourism: Moving Beyond Sustainability
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hera Oktadiana, Griffith University and James Cook University, Australia and Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia
16:00
Coffee Break
16:30

Distinguished Speaker Session 2

The Future Traveler: Changing Behaviors, Values, and Market Dynamics
Prof. Dr. Faizan Ali, University of Galway, Ireland
17:00

Best Paper Awards and Closing Ceremony

  • Best Paper Awards for Delegates
  • Best Reviewer Awards for Academia
18:00
END
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