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Tentative Program

ICOHT 2027 is planned as a multi-session international conference combining keynote addresses, academic presentations, industry dialogue, workshops, poster sessions, networking, and publication support. The schedule below is a structural outline only.

Important Note:
This is the tentative program for the International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism 2027 and is subject to revisions. Sessions, timings, and speakers may be updated as the conference approaches to ensure the highest quality and alignment with participant needs.

Program Slot Policy

  • Once the official program is released, participants will not be able to change their allocated slots.
  • To ensure accuracy, the program will be updated, reviewed, corrected, and shared with all participants before finalization.

Timeline for Slot Confirmation:

  • 15th June 2027: Slot allocation, participant review, and confirmation period. Participants may request adjustments only within this timeframe.
  • Remaining slots may be assigned, but no changes will be accepted for previously confirmed slots.
     (Within this one-month period after confirmation, the program will remain fixed and unchanged.)

Important: Once the final program is published, no additional oral presentation slots will be allocated; only poster presentation slots may be assigned thereafter.

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

Opening Ceremony

12th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management 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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