Key Forum Topics :
o Smart Tourism Destinations for a Sustainable Future
o Smart Tourism Technologies and Sustainable Development
o ICT and its Role in Sustainable Development
o Green Innovations in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector
o Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality: Maintaining Authenticity and Identity
o The influence of Tourism on the Economy
o Empowerment & Involvement of Youth Starts Today
Due Dates
Abstract submission: Sunday, 30 October 2022.
Paper submission: Post forum- to be announced.
Notification of acceptance: Monday, 7 November 2022
Registration deadline: Thursday, 1 December 2022 (strict deadline).
Forum date: 4 and 5 December 2022
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: submission.IFSTI@pua.edu.eg
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
Full paper Template: Please use the provided template
Forum Objectives
o Negotiatingbest practices for sustainable tourism in light of climate change.
o Discussing the implementation of green (sustainable) practices associated with tourism and hotel associations.
o Encouraging investment and entrepreneurship projects in the field of sustainable tourism
o Creating entrepreneurial opportunities for students and graduates
o Raising community awareness regarding sustainable tourism
o Strengthen links between graduates and industry professionals
Registration Fees
Type of participation | Egyptian In Egyptian pound | Non-Egyptian |
Participation with research paper Includes: o Registration o Book of abstracts o Publication in journal o Coffeebreak o Certificate of attendance | *500 EGP. | Equivalent in USD. |
Participation without research paper | 250 EGP. | Equivalent in USD. |
Student participation | 100 EGP. | Equivalent in USD. |
*Please note that early bird fees for participation with a research paper is 350 LE for Egyptians and what is equivalent in USD for non-Egyptian