Call For Papers

The 1st International Conference for Academics and Professionals on Tourism and Hospitality (ICAPTH) Tourism in Oman: National and Global Insights and Practices.

The ICAPTH invites researchers, practitioners, and educators worldwide to submit papers for the conference organized by the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Salalah branch.

The conference will be held in Salalah, Sultanate of Oman, February 17-19, 2025. It aims to enhance academic learning for Omani academics, students, and researchers. This will be achieved by fostering the exchange of experiences and innovative ideas through workshops, discussions, and paper presentations. The conference will engage local and international organizations in discussions on various tourism-related topics.

Conference Topics:

  • Artificial intelligence in hospitality and tourism.
  • Circular economy for tourism and hospitality.
  • Community-based tourism.
  • Cultural heritage tourism.
  • Destination image and branding.
  • Ecotourism.
  • Public-Private-Partnerships (PPPs) in tourism and hospitality.
  • Regenerative tourism.
  • Resilience and tourism crisis management.
  • Event Management.
  • Tourism destination policies and legal frameworks.
  • Tourism education and research.

Submission Dates for Academic Research Papers and Post-Graduate Projects in Tourism and Hospitality

Call for Abstract Open

October 18th, 2024

Deadline for Submitting Abstracts

November 15th, 2024

Abstract Acceptance Notification

December 29th, 2024

Full Paper Submission

October 29th, 2024 - January 2025

Acceptance of Paper Notification

January 11th – 15th, 2025

Fees:

  • Participation in the ICAPTH will be free of charge. 

Publication and Awards :

Best papers will be awarded as follows: 

  • Best paper for faculty members 500 OMR 
  • Best paper for PhD Students 300 OMR 
  • Best paper for Master Students 300 OMR 

Note:

Papers should be submitted only upon receiving an official acceptance email from the conference organizers and within the specified submission dates.

Contact and Enquiries:

Sessions, Workshops, and Fair: icapth.sll@utas.edu.om

Research Papers and Graduate Student Projects: icapth.papers@utas.edu.om

Tel: +968 232 24188