Key Forum Topics :
| Theme | Suggested Topics |
| 1-Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality and Tourism Industry | · Using AI systems in hospitality & tourism industry (chat GPT, robots, smart assistance, virtual applications, chatbots…. etc.) · The dark side of artificial intelligence (job loss, extensive use, data security, ethical issues, privacy…. etc.) · Enhancing the customer experience with AI, VR and XR. · Technology acceptance and digital transformation in hospitality industry · Applications of disruptive digital technologies. |
| 2-Challenges and Opportunities in adopting sharing economy concept in hospitality and tourism industry
| · New business models using the concept of sharing economy. · Measuring perceived risk in sharing economy. · The ethical implications of the sharing economy · The environmental impact of the sharing economy · The future of the sharing economy |
| 3-Sustainable Tourism & green investments: Case studies & implications for the industry | · Sustainable tourism in the digital age: opportunities and challenges · Leveraging digital technologies for sustainable destination management · Digital Marketing Strategies for Sustainable Tourism Businesses · Smart tourism destinations: integrating sustainability and digitization · The role of government in promoting sustainable tourism & green investments · The mitigation of climate change in the tourism sector |
| 4-Bridging the gap between tourism industry & academia: Stimulus for future research communication and collaboration | · Needs assessment, knowledge & skills transfer among industry & academia · Creating more entrepreneurial mindset to fulfil industry requirements through curricula. · Closing the gap: communicating research findings & implications with the industry · Mindfulness in tourism industry: Research gap perspective · Frame work to match graduate attributes and industry expectations across job markets. · Developing internships that are relevant to industry needs.
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Due Dates
Due Dates
Abstract submission: November 10th. 2024.
Paper submission: post-forum, to be announced.
Notification of acceptance: November 20, 2024
Registration deadline: November 28th 2024 (strict deadline).
Forum date: Monday, December 9, 2024.
Call for paper submission guidelines
o Abstracts are accepted in Arabic and English, not exceeding 250 words.
o Keywords are between 3 and 5 words.
o Abstracts and full papers should be sent to: Submit
o All participants on the research paper should send their full names.
o Selected papers will be published in the journal “Pharos International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality-PIJTH”.
o Virtual presentation of research papers is accepted.
Abstract Template: Please use the provided template on
| Presenter | Author | Participation from Overseas |
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