Welcome to the main page of the 2nd International Research Symposium in Tourism Hospitality & Events: Contemporary Issues and Future Scenarios , organised by the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Events, and the Centre for Research in Tourism Excellence (CERTE) of the University of Sunderland, UK. Please visit our site for more information about the event.
Themes
We welcome submissions from experienced researchers, early career researchers, and research students in a variety of formats including traditional paper presentations, videos, posters, and art work. Both conceptual and empirical work are welcome. The proposed topics can include but are not limited to the following:
Big Data
Competitiveness, sustainability and corporate social responsibility
Consumer behaviour, decision-making, expectations, experience and satisfaction
Cultural, heritage and museum studies
Cyber security
Demand-supply forecasting, and performance studies
Economics and finance
Emerging and innovative research methods and methodologies
Ethics and morality
Event, sport and festival tourism
Gender Equality
Human resources, equality, diversity, and labour operations
Human rights
Innovation, creativity and change management
IT, ICT, e-tourism, and emerging technologies
Migration, refugees and labour mobilities
Policy, planning, and development
Sexuality (including LGBTQ+)
Spas, health and well-being
Sustainability and limits to growth
The marketing, advertising, and branding of enterprises and destinations
The role of non-humans (e.g. animals, robots)
Training and education
Other interdisciplinary areas
