ICOT 2025

Themes

The conference will focus on a broad range of topics related to tourism, including (but not limited to):

  • Regenerative Tourism Practices and Certifications
  • Tourism Development, Policy and Planning
  • Sustainability, Degrowth and Overtourism
  • Alternative and Special Forms of Tourism
  • Community Responses to Tourists and Tourism
  • Carbon Offset Programs and Re-forestation Initiatives
  • Renewable Energy and Zero-Waste Infrastructure
  • Protecting Water Sources and Encouraging Conservation
  • Supporting Biodiversity through Conservation Efforts
  • Eco-Friendly and Zero-Plastic Design Standards
  • Cultivating Environmentally-Beneficial Local Production
  • Circulating the Benefits within Indigenous Communities
  • Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality Solutions for Recognizing Heritage
  • Artificial Intelligence for Predicting Environmental Impact
  • Blockchain Applications for Traceable and Transparent Supply Chains
  • Online Reputation and Review Systems for Sustainability
  • Trainings and Certifications for Regenerative Tourism Skills
  • Education and Awareness programs for Travelers and Communities
  • Transportation Infrastructure for Low-carbon Mobility
  • Tech-driven Access Programs for Vulnerable Lands and Sites
  • Sponsorships and Partnerships for Environmental Non-Profits
  • Climate Adaptation and Resilience Planning for Destinations
  • Financing and Investment for Renewable Energy Projects
  • Tourism and Land Use Policies encouraging Regeneration
  • Collaboration and Cooperation between Stakeholders
  • Emerging Tourism Destinations
  • Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism
  • Economic/Social/Environmental/Cultural Impacts of Tourism
  • Tourism Education and its Role in Managing Tourism Development
  • World Heritage Sites
  • Industry’s Role in Managing Growth
  • Destination/Place Marketing
  • Information Technology in Tourism
  • Tourism Research and Methodology
  • Globalisation Effects
  • Challenges and Best Practices of Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management
  • Negotiation in Tourism
  • Tourism Mobilities
  • Transportation and Tourism
  • Authenticity and Commodification
  • The Future of Tourism
  • Climate Change and Natural Disasters
  • The Effects of Crime, Terrorism, Safety and Security
  • Managing Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Evolution and Transformation of Booking and Distribution Channels
  • Responsible Tourism for Conservation and Development
  • Social Networking and New Forms of Tourism
  • Innovation in Tourism.