Τμ. Διασύνδεσης, Διαμεσολάβησης & Καινοτομίας

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TOURISM

Emerging Tourism Destinations: Working Towards Balanced Tourism Development

Kavala, Greece 27-30 June 2018

https://iatour.org/

Following the success of the previous seven International Conferences on Tourism (ICOT) held in Greece, China, Cyprus, U.K., Italy and Thailand and the strong support by the international scholarly community, the 8th ICOT conference will be held at Kavala, Greece, 27-30 June 2018. This is a great opportunity to visit one of the most picturesque cities in Greece, the archeological site of Philippi, which has been recently declared UNESCO World Heritage site, the Baptistery of Lydia where Apostle Paul baptized Lydia, the first European Christian to be baptized and finally the island of Thassos with its crystal clear waters and lush greenery.

Conference Themes

The conference will focus on a broad range of topics related to tourism, including (but not limited to):

• Tourism Development, Policy and Planning
• Tourism Sustainability
• Community Responses to Tourists and Tourism
• Collaboration and Cooperation between Stakeholders
• Emerging Tourism Destinations
• Urban Tourism
• Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism
• Economic/Social/Environmental/Cultural Impacts of Tourism
• Tourism Education and its Role in Managing Tourism Development
• Alternative and Special Forms of Tourism
• Seaside Resorts
• Cultural/Heritage Tourism
• World Heritage Sites
• Industry’s Role in Managing Growth
• Destination/Place Marketing
• Information Technology in Tourism
• Tourism Research and Methodology
• Globalisation Effects
• Challenges and Best Practices of Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management
• Negotiation in Tourism
• Tourism Mobilities
• Transportation and Tourism
• Authenticity and Commodification
• The Future of Tourism
• Climate Change and Natural Disasters
• The Effects of Crime, Terrorism, Safety and Security
• Managing Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism
• Evolution and Transformation of Booking and Distribution Channels
• Responsible Tourism for Conservation and Development
• Social Networking and New Forms of Tourism
• Innovation in Tourism.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Abstracts are invited for concurrent sessions and poster presentations. The abstract will be the sole criterion for reviewers to decide the acceptance (or not) of the paper or poster for presentation. Thus the abstract should clearly communicate the objective(s) of the work, the results and their significance, and the advancement over previous work. Time and effort spent constructing a clear, concise, and well-written abstract will maximize the chances of the paper being accepted. Original and significant work is a prerequisite for paper acceptance.

Submitted abstracts should be between 250 and 350 words. Abstracts may only be submitted on-line at https://iatour.org/?page_id=180, no later than May 15^th2018. 

Important Dates

Conference Fees

Contact Details

For registration or any further enquiries, please contact the conference secretariat at:
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Looking forward to meeting you in Kavala, Greece.

Dr Dimitrios Stylidis

Senior Lecturer in Tourism

Department of Marketing, Branding and Tourism

Middlesex University London

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