ATDiN 2023: Association for Tourism Development in Nigeria University of Nigeria, Nsukka Nsukka, Nigeria, March 26-29, 2023 |
Conference website | http://www.atdin.org.ng |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=atdin2023 |
Abstract registration deadline | February 24, 2023 |
Submission deadline | March 13, 2023 |
CALL FOR PAPERS:
Tourism and hospitality have continued to grow considerably following advancements in space-shrinking technologies (communication and transportation) for the last six decades. This growth has propelled governments of many advanced and emerging economies to promote tourism as a viable means of economic development and income redistribution, cultural revitalization, environmental conservation, social cohesion and self-determination. However, tourism development can be threatened during uncertain times as with the COVID-19 pandemic and related health issues, challenges of climate change, the greenhouse effect, insecurity and war, most notably, the recent Russia-Ukraine war. The closure of national and international borders, shut down of airports and hotels, health concerns and social distancing, concerns over gas emission, and insecurity of lives and property of tourists occasioned by the above challenges have remarkably affected the tourism and hospitality industry. These uncertainties have threatened the way tourism operates in unprecedented ways because the industry depends on the wellness, safety, and ability of travellers and people to move from one place to another to remain relevant. Such negative effects have raised serious global concerns on tourism’s capability to contribute to sustainable development as millions of revenues usually generated through tourists’ expenditures have dwindled, millions of employees have been laid off, international visitor profile has drastically reduced with many destinations left unattractive.
Nevertheless, the experiences garnered from the impacts of these uncertainties create an opportunity for tourism researchers, planners and developers to interrogate the age-long narrative held about tourism planning if the industry must contribute to sustainable development. Some reactions to the challenges can revolve around the United Nations' sustainable development goals and the aligning environmental, economic, social and cultural principles. Consequently, this conference aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on the impacts of uncertainties on the tourism and hospitality industry with a view to identifying new ways of approaching its development and sustainability.
Abstracts and full papers are welcomed from all disciplines, provided they speak to the conference theme. Researchers, industry practitioners, government officials, postgraduate students and other interested persons are encouraged to submit stimulating abstracts of not more than 200 words that broaden our ways of thinking about the impacts of the pandemic and other challenges on tourism, hospitality and sustainability. The conference adopts physical and virtual modes of paper preparation to ensure wider participation.