ICTR – Call for Papers

The primary aim of the ICTR is to foster academic and professional dialogue on the diverse aspects of tourism, promoting research that contributes to the sustainable development of the tourism industry worldwide. The conference seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice by encouraging contributions that offer both theoretical insights and practical implications. It also aims to provide a collaborative environment where participants can engage in knowledge exchange, network with peers, and explore emerging trends and issues in tourism.

The scope of the conference is broad and inclusive, covering various areas of tourism research. It welcomes contributions from multiple disciplines, including hospitality, economics, management, sociology, geography, cultural studies, environmental science, and technology, reflecting the complex and interdisciplinary nature of tourism studies.

Topics Covered

The call for papers for the ICTR conference asked for contributions that considered the following topics. In addition the committee welcomed papers on a number of specialist mini-tracks which can be seen at the end of this list.

Tourism Management and Marketing

• strategies and practices involved in managing and marketing tourism destinations and businesses
• destination branding
• digital marketing
• customer experience management
• the role of social media in shaping tourist behaviour.

Sustainable Tourism

• sustainable tourism practices
• mitigating the environmental impact of tourism
• ecotourism
• responsible tourism
• the management of natural and cultural resources
• the balance between tourism development and environmental conservation.

Tourism Economics

• the economic impacts of tourism at local, regional, and national levels
• tourism demand modelling
• the economic contribution of tourism to GDP
• the role of tourism in economic development
• the challenges of tourism taxation and pricing.

Cultural and Heritage Tourism

• culture and heritage in tourism
• leveraging historical and cultural assets for tourism development
• the preservation of cultural heritage sites
• the commodification of culture
• the impact of tourism on local communities and traditions.

Tourism and Technology

• the integration of technological innovations in the tourism industry
• the role of artificial intelligence, big data analytics, virtual and augmented reality in tourism experiences
• the impact of the sharing economy on traditional tourism models.

Tourism Policy and Governance

• the role of government and international organisations in shaping tourism policy and regulation
• tourism planning
• public-private partnerships
• tourism governance structures
• the impact of global tourism policies on local practices.

Tourism and Globalization

• the effects of globalization on tourism
• the homogenization of tourism experiences
• the challenges and opportunities presented by international tourism
• the role of tourism in promoting global understanding and cultural exchange.

Tourism and Society

• the social and cultural implications of tourism development
• the role of tourism in shaping social identities
• the ways in which tourism influences local communities including overtourism and tourist induced gentrification
• the ethical dimensions of tourism

Tourism Education and Training

• curriculum development
• the role of vocational training in tourism
• the challenges of meeting industry needs through educational programs

Crisis Management in Tourism

• the vulnerability of the tourism industry to natural disasters, political instability, and pandemics
• strategies for crisis management and recovery
• risk assessment and resilience building
• the long-term impacts of crises on tourism destinations