Tourism and Hospitality: International Academic Research Competition

Students and young researchers are invited to participate in the competition “Tourism and Hospitality: International Academic Research Competition.”

Application deadline: September 20, 2026

The competition is of high relevance in the contemporary world. Tourism remains one of the most dynamically developing sectors of the global economy, requiring new approaches in the context of sustainable development, environmental responsibility, and technological integration. The competition focuses on innovations, risk management, and consumer behaviour studies, creating a platform for the exchange of experience and knowledge between students from secondary vocational schools and universities across different countries and regions.

Promising research areas include:

Sustainable Tourism: environmental and sociocultural strategies for destination development.

The Impact of Technology on Tourism: application of AI, VR/AR, mobile services, and automation in hospitality.

Tourism Trends and Consumer Behaviour: demand transformation and customer preference analytics.

Tourism and Cultural Heritage: preservation of monuments and development of sustainable tourist routes.

Economic Contribution of Tourism: employment, GDP impact, and local entrepreneurship.

Risk Management: crisis management in tourism, safety, and force majeure situations.

Innovations in Hospitality: new concepts for hotels, restaurants, and service brands.

Geographical Aspects of Tourism: climate, logistics, and geomarketing of destinations.

Tourism and Social Issues: accessible tourism, inclusivity, and regional equality.

Tourism Resource Management: management of parks, resort areas, and cultural sites.

For further details, please refer to the competition website.

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