International Conference on Sustainable Tourism, Events Planning and Policy 2014

 

 

We are pleased to announce a second call for papers for the 2014 International Conference on Sustainable Tourism, Events Planning and Policy, which takes place between 29^th October and the 1^st of November (29th - Arrival and Registration, 30~31 - Conference , 1st - Optional Excursion), in Kunming China.

By bringing together academic researchers, industry practitioners and policy makers, the conference aims to demonstrate the linkages between sustainable tourism and events policy-making. In collaboration with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) the conference provides an exciting forum for knowledge exchange at the interface between research and practice.  

Furthermore, we can announce that the conference will welcome 8 highly prestigious keynote speakers who are academic experts, international journal editors, government and NGO officers, and industry leaders. The conference is also proud to be associated with 5 peer-reviewed journals.

The conference is also keen to support emerging research and includes a pre-conference PhD workshop led by academic and industry experts.

The deadline for abstract submission is 31 July, 2014.

For additional information please see call for papers or visit:

www.2014sucretconference.com

China Cultural Festival for Ethnic Minorities Wedding Ceremonies

The conference also coincides with the China Cultural Festival for Ethnic Minorities Wedding Ceremonies. This offers a unique opportunity to experience ethnic minorities' culture and a great opportunity for further networking with events and hospitality professionals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Beauty of Yunnan

Yunnan Province, situated in the southwest of China, is one of the birthplaces of mankind. There are 53 ethnic groups living and working in peace and contentment here.

As one of China's provinces with rich tourism resources, Yunnan's long history and multiple ethnic customs have jointly nurtured dazzling cultures; spectacular landforms in Yunnan have given birth to mysterious and wonderful sightseeing spots. Varied climates could be experienced from south to north of Yunnan; as Kunming does, most areas enjoy a mild annual average temperature of about 15 ℃. Countless natural plateau lakes and ideal ecological environment have generated Yunnan's unique tourist attractions, making it a key holiday destination in China.

 

A post-conference trip to several tourist attractions can be booked onsite during the conference.

Please visit http://www.2014sucretconference.com/post-conference-tours/ for more information about our post conference tour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your interest in this conference.

 

 

 

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Contemporary Perspectives in Tourism and Hospitality Research - Policy, Practice and Performance, 12-14 July 2015

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS


Centre of Sport, Tourism and Leisure Studies (CoSTLS)
The Tourism Policy, Practice & Performance (TPPP) Hub is pleased to announce the
 
International Conference
Contemporary Perspectives in Tourism and Hospitality Research:
POLICY, PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE
12th – 14th July 2015

CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• Dr Hannah Messerli - Private Sector Development - The World Bank
• Dr Xavier Font - Leeds Metropolitan University
• Dr Hazel Andrews - Liverpool John Moores University
• Professor Alexandros Paraskevas - University of West London

Tourism is a highly successful, but contested social phenomenon, comprising both complex business and multifaceted stakeholder relationships seeking to attract, influence and respond to the needs of a diverse and dynamic global marketplace. Recognizing, understanding and responding promptly to tourism trends is an essential practice required by all stakeholders involved in travel, tourism and hospitality.

By offering a forum through which impactful debates can add value and enhance knowledge about contemporary and projected areas of research in tourism and hospitality, this international conference recognises the vital role of industry leaders, policy makers, NGOs and researchers to work together in seeking practical and innovative solutions to address the challenges faced by tourism and hospitality in fulfilling their widely debated importance.   While the focus on Policy, Practice and Performance provides a unifying context reflective of the increased research in the fields, the themes identified provide a framework for discussion.

Built upon the University of Brighton’s tradition of hosting cutting edge international conferences and symposia, the conference aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and debate in the areas of policy, practice and performance that will expand the intellectual landscape upon which the tourism and hospitality sectors depend.  This event will bring together industry leaders, educators, researchers, scholars and practitioners involved in the Tourism and Hospitality domain.
 
Full papers, work in progress and practitioners’ brief are invited under the following themes:
 

1. Responsibility & Sustainability in Tourism & Hospitality
2. Performing Culture through Tourism & Hospitality
3. Special Interest/Niche Tourism & Hospitality - Policy, Planning & Development Practices
4. Looking at the Future, Managing today’s Tourism & Hospitality Challenges

Please see attached forms for your use.   For more information please contact: tpppconference@brighton.ac.uk

Dr Marina Novelli, Dr Clare Weeden and Dr Ioannis S. Pantelidis
Conference Conveners
www.brighton.ac.uk/sasm/TPPP

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2014 ATHE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND DOCTORAL COLLOQUIUM - CALL FOR PAPERS

 

THE ASSOCIATION FOR TOURISM IN HIGHER EDUCATION 2014 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
CO-CREATION IN TOURISM TEACHING & LEARNING
4th-5th December 2014, The Royal Society of Edinburgh

Web: http://www.athe.org.uk/conference/

(hosted by Edinburgh Napier University)

This year, our theme is co-creation in tourism teaching and learning. This theme picks up on aspects such as how courses and learning activities are collaboratively designed, delivered and experienced by integrating practice into teaching to reduce disconnects between teaching and industry. As such, this might include students, industry partners or other institutions as co-creators.

Our keynote speakers from both industry and higher education will provide us with the opportunity to reflect on our co-creation experiences.

We have also introduced a PhD Colloquium to encourage students to present at an established conference, meet potential employers and get constructive feedback in a friendly, supportive environment.

The emphasis at the conference is on encouraging discussion and debate, so we ask you to present for just TEN minutes using no more than 3 PowerPoint slides; there will then be a further 10 minutes for discussion of your paper.


CONFERENCE THEMES
We welcome abstracts around the following themes:

1. Co-creation of the curriculum: Students, industry and other institutions as co-creators of the curriculum, e.g. industrial work placement experiences, consultancy-style projects.
2. Co-creation of the learning experience: Students, industry and other organisations as co-creators of the learning experience, e.g. field trips, innovative seminars or group work.
3. Co-creation of assessment: Students, industry and other institutions as co-creators of assessment tasks, e.g. self or peer assessment, assessment by industry partners, co-production of assessment tasks.
4. Co-creation in professional development: Engagement with industry and other institutions as co-creators of continuing professional development, e.g. Employer Advisory Panels, Strategic Insight Programmes (SIP), Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), teaching exchanges, staff industry placements.
5. PhD Colloquium: Progress in Tourism & Events

Abstracts should include background, practical implications, methods and/or data sources, and indicative findings of the paper. They should be submitted by email to secretary@athe.org.uk by 1^st October 2014 using the attached abstract form. All abstracts will be subject to a review process.

 

DOCTORAL COLLOQUIUM: ‘PROGRESS IN TOURISM AND EVENTS’

Following from enthusiastic feedback received by PhD students who have previously attended, ATHE have decided to encourage greater doctoral participation by organising this doctoral colloquium. The colloquium will provide an opportunity for PhD students to present their research related to the broad subject of ‘Progress in Tourism and Events’.

Doctoral students that have attended the conference in the past found this experience particularly helpful in:

• Introducing them to some of the challenges and opportunities faced by higher education Tourism educators today;

• Facilitating social interaction with potential future employers in a friendly and welcoming environment;

• Allowing them to present their research at an established conference and receive constructive, non-judgemental feedback.

• Learning about new, creative, successful teaching techniques

This doctoral colloquium will be an integral part of the conference, whose theme this year is ‘Co-creation in tourism teaching and learning’. The theme picks up on aspects such as how courses and learning activities are collaboratively designed, delivered and experienced by integrating practice into teaching to connect both teaching and industry. Therefore includes an eclectic range of stakeholders, including student’s industry partners or other institutions as co-creators.

 

Talk format:

The emphasis at the conference is on encouraging discussion and debate - 10 minute presentations, 3 presentation slides MAX followed by a 10 minute Q+A discussion

Our keynote speakers from both industry and higher education will provide participants with the opportunity to reflect on their own co-creation experiences. After the conference, each presenting delegate’s slides and abstract will be brought together and published, with an ISSN number. This allows rapid publication and maximum dissemination of presenters’ ideas.

Abstracts should be submitted by email to secretary@athe.org.uk by 1^st October 2014 using the attached PhD Colloquium abstract form.

 

Information:

For further information please contact: j.mclatchie@napier.ac.uk

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