The IX IFM International Congress, promoted in partnership between the Estoril School of Hospitality and Tourism, the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, the Open University, the University of Évora and the University of Algarve, will take place at the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, in Barcelos, between March 27 and 29, 2025, and will have as its main theme: "Strategies and Dynamics in Uncertain Environments".

This congress will also feature a special session dedicated to the theme: "Tourism and Economic Development: Challenges in Times of Uncertainty"

The call for papers is open until December 15, 2024 January 31, 2025, and there are several opportunities to publish your work. We look forward to your participation!

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Poster
• Extended abstract
• Full Paper

List of Topics

• Accountancy, taxation, and management control
• Digital businesses 
• Digital transformation and transition
• Entrepreneurship and innovation 
• Ethics and social responsibility
• Finance and economics
• Governance
• Heritage management and valorisation
• Human resources management 
• Information systems and technology
• Intercultural management
• Marketing
• Spatial planning 
• Strategic management 
• Sustainability
• Teaching-learning methodologies 
• Third sector and public administration 
• Tourism

Committees

Program Committee

Organizing committee

• Alexandra Malheiro, School of Hospitality and Tourism (ESHT/IPCA) (co-Chair);
• Sandra Cunha, School of Management (ESG/IPCA) (co-Chair);
• Alexandrino Ribeiro, School of Management (ESG/IPCA); 
• Hugo Sampaio,School of Hospitality and Tourism (ESHT/IPCA);
• Lurdes Silva, School of Management (ESG/IPCA);
• Patrícia Quesado, School of Management (ESG/IPCA);
• Raquel Pereira, School of Hospitality and Tourism (ESHT/IPCA);
• Vânia Costa, School of Hospitality and Tourism (ESHT/IPCA).

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to ifm2025@ipca.pt