Theme: “Thinking Smart. Managing Growth. Shaping Destinations”
Key Areas and Subthemes (Indicative, Not Exhaustive)
Tourism & Destination Studies
- Smart tourism destinations and governance
- Sustainable, responsible, and community-based tourism
- Cultural, heritage, and experiential tourism
- Destination competitiveness and branding
- Tourism policy and regional development
Management & Business Studies
- Strategic management and leadership in dynamic environments
- Innovation, entrepreneurship, and MSME development
- Human resource management and future work
- Marketing, consumer behavior, and experience economy
- Operations, quality management, and supply chain strategies
Economics & Development Studies
- Tourism economics and economic impact assessment
- Growth models, investment, and infrastructure development
- Development economics and regional competitiveness
- Green economy and sustainable growth frameworks
- Public policy, governance, and economic resilience
The key areas and subthemes listed are indicative. Research papers closely related to the conference theme are also welcome and are not strictly restricted to these areas.
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S. No. |
Track Title |
Key Focus Areas |
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1 |
Tourism Development & Destination Management |
Sustainable and Responsible Tourism; Destination Planning and Governance; Heritage, Cultural and Rural Tourism; Community-Based Tourism and Local Development |
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2 |
Tourism Economics & Development Studies |
Economic Impact of Tourism; Tourism Demand, Supply and Forecasting; Tourism-Led Growth Hypothesis; Investment and Infrastructure Economics |
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3 |
Strategic Management & Leadership |
Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage; Corporate Governance and Ethics; Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management; Strategic Decision-Making |
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4 |
Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior |
Talent Management and Workforce Planning; Leadership and Change Management; Organizational Culture and Performance; Future of Work in Tourism and Services |
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5 |
Marketing, Consumer Behavior & Experience Economy |
Tourist Behavior and Experience Design; Destination Branding and Image Management; Digital Marketing and Platform Economy; Customer Experience and Service Quality |
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6 |
Innovation, Entrepreneurship & MSMEs |
Tourism Entrepreneurship and Startups; Innovation Management; MSMEs and Inclusive Growth; Business Model Innovation |
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7 |
Smart Tourism, Digital Platforms & Analytics |
Smart Destinations and Smart Cities; AI, Big Data and Business Analytics; Digital Transformation in Tourism Enterprises; Data-Driven Decision Making |
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8 |
Policy, Governance & Sustainable Economics |
Tourism Policy and Institutional Frameworks; Sustainable Development and Green Economy; Public–Private Partnerships; Regional and Inclusive Economic Growth |