CALL FOR PAPERS
TOURISM MATTERS: Navigating Sustainable Futures
You are invited to send submissions to the African TTRA Conference, which is jointly hosted by
the School of Tourism Management and the Research Unit, Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES)
at the Fancourt Hotel (George) in South Africa from the 21 - 24th of April 2024.
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The call for paper submissions can be downloaded.
It includes:
Submission types
Deadlines
Fees
Conference focus areas and topics
Submission details
TOPICS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Economic Impact:
Exploring the economic significance of tourism for local and global economies
Assessing the role of tourism in job creation and income generation
Examining the link between tourism and economic development in different regions
2. Cultural Exchange and Heritage Preservation:
Highlighting how tourism fosters cultural exchange and appreciation
Discussing strategies for preserving cultural heritage while promoting tourism
Case studies on successful cultural tourism initiatives
3. Environmental sustainability:
Addressing the challenges and solutions for sustainable tourism practices
Promoting eco-friendly tourism and conservation efforts
Showcasing destinations that prioritise environmental sustainability
4. Community Empowerment:
Exploring how tourism can empower local communities
Discussing community-based tourism initiatives and their impact
Strategies for ensuring that tourism benefits all stakeholders including residents
5. Innovation and Technology in Tourism:
Highlighting the role of technology in shaping the future of tourism
Discussing trends like virtual reality, AI, smart tourism etc.
Case studies on innovative tourism businesses and practices
6. Resilience and recovery:
Addressing the impact of crises (e.g. pandemics, natural disasters) on tourism
Strategies for building resilient tourism industries and communities
Lessons learned from past crises and their relevance today
7. Tourism ethics and responsibility:
Exploring ethical considerations in tourism, such as vertourism and cultural sensitivity
Responsible and sustainable tourism practices with reference to supply and demand
Encouraging responsible tourism behaviour for the future
8. Policy and regulation:
Analysing government policies and regulations affecting tourism
Focus on the needs for balanced and adaptive tourism policies
Collaboration between governments, businesses and communities for effective regulation
9. Tourism education and research:
Emphasising the role of academia in advancing tourism studies
Showcasing research findings that contribute to the understanding of tourism’s impact
Encouraging interdisciplinary research in tourism studies
10. The future of tourism:
The future of tourism in a rapidly changing world
Identifying emerging trends and potential disruptors in the tourism industry
Encouraging forward-thinking and innovation in tourism practices
IMPORTANT DATES
To book any of the tours or transfers contact...
Mario Febbraio
Tel: +27 (0)82 498 4027
Email: mario@tours4sa.com
*Please note that each participant should organize their transfers and bookings are essential for all tours (Day and post-tour)