ICTR

9th International Conference on Tourism Research
16 -  17 April 2026, Lisbon, Portugal

Hosted by the Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal

Welcome to ICTR 2026

The International Conference on Tourism Research (ICTR) is an established academic conference that has been held annually for eight years, providing a significant platform for scholars, researchers, and professionals to share and discuss the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in the field of tourism. The conference is characterized by its broad interdisciplinary scope, aiming to advance the understanding of tourism as a dynamic and multifaceted phenomenon with economic, social, cultural, and environmental dimensions.

The conference serves as a vital forum for advancing the understanding of tourism and its multifaceted impacts. Through its comprehensive coverage of topics and its commitment to fostering academic and professional dialogue, the conference contributes to the ongoing development of tourism research and practice, with an emphasis on sustainable and responsible tourism. The open access conference proceedings, published annually, provide valuable insights and are frequently cited by academics, policymakers, and industry professionals, underscoring the conference’s role in shaping the future of cyber warfare and security.

Conference Chair

Mafalda Patuleia
 

 

Personal Message from the Conference Chair

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 9th European Conference on Tourism and Research, to be held at Lusófona University in Lisbon, Portugal, on 16-17 April 2026. Lusófona University is in the Centre of Lisbon and is the largest private university in Portugal. The Faculty of Tourism offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs designed to provide future professionals with an in-depth understanding of the tourism industry, its complexities and its impact on the economy, society, environment and culture.  This conference will focus on tourism management, people and wellbeing topics. We are planning some social events to give you the opportunity to network with colleagues and explore the beautiful city of Lisbon.

I hope you will join us for this exciting event.

Mafalda Patuleia, Head of Tourism Department, Lusófona University

Important  Dates

Abstract submission deadline24 September 2025
Notification of abstract acceptance08 October 2025
Full paper due for review13 November 2025
Notification of paper acceptance (with any requested changes)22 January 2025
Earlybird registration closes05 January 2026
Final paper due (with any changes)19 February 2026
Final Author payment date12 March 2026
We are planning to run our series of conferences as physical events with the option for participants to join virtually. We urge you to continue to submit your abstracts and papers in line with the published dates (extensions will be granted on request). For more details contact info@academic-conferences.org

Conference Publications

Papers accepted for the ICTR after the double-blind peer review process, will be published in the conference proceedings, subject to author registration and payment. The conference proceedings have an ISSN (2049-9870) and will be assigned an ISBN on publication. Proceedings are accessible here: https://papers.academic-conferences.org/index.php/ictr

Additionally, papers that have been presented at the conference will also be considered for further development and possible publication in the journals listed below. Authors are invited to submit their work to these journals mentioning that they attended the conference. Authors will be expected to develop the work by 40-50%, including a change of title and abstract. Individual journal procedures will need to be followed and there is no guarantee of publication.

Conference Accreditations

The Proceedings of the International Conference on Tourism Research will be submitted to the following bodies for indexing:

      • submitted for consideration by the Web of Science (WoS) Conference Proceedings Citation Index
      • Institution of Engineering and Technology in the UK
      • Google Scholar
      • Google Book Search
      • EBSCO
      • ProQuest
      • Elsevier SCOPUS abstract and citation database
      • Ranked 1 in the Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals, Series and Publishers

The Conference Proceedings are submitted for accreditation on publication. Please note that depending on the accreditation body this process can take up to several months.