The 1st International Conference for Academics and Professionals in Tourism and Hospitality (ICAPTH)
"Tourism in the Sultanate of Oman: National and International Visions and Practices"
17th - 19th February 2025
Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment
Salalah, Sultanate of Oman
Under the patronage of His Excellency
Dr. Ahmed Al Ghassani
Chairman of Dhofar Municipality
His Excellency Dr. Said Hamed Al Rubaii
Vice Chancellor, University of Technology and Applied Sciences
Dr. Ahmed Ali Al Shahri
Assistant Vice Chancellor - Salalah Branch
Chairman of the Conference
About the conference
The 1st International Conference for Academics and Professionals in Tourism and Hospitality aims to explore the future of tourism in Oman at national and global levels. The conference will bring together experts and researchers to discuss strategies for developing sustainable tourism and achieving excellence in this sector and exchange knowledge and experiences regarding the challenges and opportunities presented by global developments. With contributions from local and international institutions, the conference seeks to provide innovative solutions and develop effective strategies to address the challenges facing Oman’s tourism and hospitality sectors, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 and the National Tourism Strategy. Read more
Important Dates
Call for Papers Announcement
18th October 2024
Abstract – Deadline
15th November 2024
Notification of Acceptance (Abstract)
29th December 2024
Full Paper Submission - Deadline
29th October 2024 -
January 2025
Notification of Acceptance (paper)
11th-15th January 2025
Conference date
17th - 19th February 2025
Keynote Speakers and Panelists
Dr. Waleed Al-Hinawy
Assistant Secretary General at Arab Tourism Organization
Egypt
Egypt
Dr. Saud AL Farsi
Senior Advisor to the Governor of DhofarOman 
Prof. Carlos Vogeler
Former Executive Director at UNWTO and General Manager of Oman Tourism Strategy ImplementationSpain 
Prof. Wolfgang Georg Arlt
CEO of China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI) & Meaningful Tourism Centre (MTC) Nepal 
Dr. Yereth Jansen
Managing Director at Darling Shanghai & Expert Consultant at UN TourismChina 
Mr. Abu Baker Al-Mashikhi
Representative of Ministry of Heritage and Tourism
Oman
Oman
Dr. Jens Thraenhart
Expert and Co-founder - High-Yield TourismThailand 
Mr. Martin Baeuerle
Manager Sustainable Hospitality Operations - Red Sea GlobalQatar 
Mr. Alexander Starbuck
Growth Marketing Manager - Zeraxo CompanyCroatia 
Mr. Jan Marian Lichota
President, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Belgium-Luxembourg Chapter Belgium
Mr. Iyad Kayali
Regional Director (Southern Europe, Middle East, North Africa) - Green Destinations Greece 
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