GHLS2024: Global Hospitality & Leisure Summit 2024:Mega projects, integrated resorts and tourism diversification in the age of AI Dubai, UAE, March 4-6, 2024 |
Conference website | http://www.globalhls.org |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ghls2024 |
Abstract registration deadline | December 31, 2023 |
Submission deadline | January 31, 2024 |
Global Hospitality and Leisure Summit 2024 themed Mega projects, integrated resorts and tourism diversification in the age of AI will address critical hospitality, tourism and leisure industry issues, examining macro and micro perspectives. This summit will showcase real-life cases, practices, and strategies that exemplify how destinations have successfully built, renewed, diversified or engaged various stakeholders to construct, brand, or enhance their tourism offerings.
The summit aims to provide a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among a diverse range of stakeholders interested in driving sustainable tourism development and economic growth. We encourage participants (tourism and leisure professionals, researchers, government officials, university faculty, and student scholars etc.) to exchange and share their experiences, novel ideas, and research findings on all tourism and leisure investment research aspects. Additionally, we encourage discussions on practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the age of AI.
We welcome submissions of research papers, abstracts, and posters that explore the multifaceted realm of leisure and tourism development. All submissions to Global Hospitality and Leisure Summit 2024, Dubai, will undergo a blind review process, ensuring that at least two independent peer reviewers rigorously evaluate each submission for technical merit and content.
We look forward to your active participation and the opportunity to foster a vibrant knowledge exchange and collaboration environment at Global Hospitality and Leisure Summit 2024, Dubai.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Thank you for being so interested in submitting your work to Global Hospitality and Leisure Summit 2024 : Mega projects, integrated resorts and tourism diversification in the age of AI .All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.
Important Dates of Submission:
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Abstract Submission Opens: Monday, September 18, 2023
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Abstract Submission Deadline: Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Full Paper Submission Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2024
Please adhere to the following guidelines for each submission category:
Abstract:
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Maximum word count: 300 words (excluding reference list).
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For the initial review process, limit your submission to 1,000 words.
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Include a 150-300-word abstract covering your work's purpose, methods, and significant findings.
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Use APA referencing style.
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Submit your abstract in Word (.doc or .docx) format.
Full Paper:
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Maximum word count: 5,000 words (excluding reference list, acknowledgments, and appendices if applicable).
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Use APA referencing style.
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Submit your paper in Word (.doc or .docx) format.
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Ensure adherence to standard margins and font sizes for academic writing in the social sciences.
Extended abstract/Poster Presentations (Students’ track):
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Maximum word count: 1,000 words (excluding reference list).
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For the initial review process, limit your submission to 1,000 words.
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Include a 150-300-word abstract, which should cover your work's purpose, methods, and significant findings.
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Use APA referencing style.
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Submit your abstract and poster presentation in Word (.doc or .docx) format.
Please ensure that all documents strictly adhere to the guidelines provided. Please comply to avoid disqualification or rejection of your submission. We look forward to receiving your contributions!
SUB-THEMES
1. Governance
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Governance models and new destinations
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Civil society and tourism
2. Sustainability dilemma
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SDG and impacts of tourism
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Mass tourism, carrying capacity
3. Managing mass-tourism
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Diversification of Leisure and hospitality (Seasonality, theme parks, gaming events)
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Crises, volatility and recovery
4. Investments and revenue
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Green financing in the mega projects
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Integrated resorts and large-scale development
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Revenue diversification
5. Technological innovations
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Hospitality-specific AI solutions
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Digital transformation
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Metaverse, Virtual reality and Augmented reality experiences
6. Hybrid communities
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Digital nomads, residential tourism as evolving mobilities
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Navigating cultural tensions
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Capacity building and employment
7. Identities and representations
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Concept development
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Destination Branding
8. Destination Competitiveness
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Diversification and destination lifecycle
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Standards and Quality Measurement
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Beyond tourism?
COMMITTEES
Programme Committee
- Bincy Baburaj
- Frederic Bouchon
- Scolah Kazi
Distinguished Scientific committee
- Ana Strajancevic, Ph.D., Associate Professor
- Billy Bai, Ph.D., Professor
- Bincy Baburaj, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer
- Cass Shum, Ph.D., Associate Professor
- Daniel Kleber, Ph.D., Associate Professor
- Finley Cotrone, Ph.D., Associate Professor
- Fiona Yang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
- Frederic Bouchon, Ph.D., Professor
- Glenn Mccartney, Ph.D., Professor
- Huiling Huang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
- Ioanna Karanikola, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
- IpKin Anthony Wong, Ph.D., Professor
- Jacey Choe, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
- Joseph Lema, Ph.D., Professor
- Li Miao, Ph.D., Professor
- Ossama Kasswneh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
- Paolo Mura, Ph.D., Professor
CITY AND HOST INSTITUTION
GHLS 2024 will take place at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management(EAHM) in Dubai, UAE. Nestled in the heart of Dubai, EAHM offers a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that perfectly blends modernity with luxurious hospitality. With its impressive facilities, stunning architecture, and a dedicated team of professionals, EAHM promises an unforgettable setting for the GHLS Conference, where global leaders in the hospitality industry can convene and collaborate
CONTACT
All questions about submissions should be emailed to the secretariat@ghls.com