ISTTE 2019: 38th Annual Conference for the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators September 21-25, 2019 |
Conference website | https://www.istte.org/2019-conference.html |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=istte2019 |
ISTTE (International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators) will be hosting our 38th Annual Conference from September 21-25, 2019. The 2019 Conference theme is “Exploring The Frontiers Of Tourism Education” and ISTTE is accepting research papers, poster proposals or workshops for presentation as they relate to a wide range of topics related to education, culinary, and tourism in the field of travel, tourism, and hospitality services. The conference is also a great opportunity to network with educators, students and administrators.
Submission Guidelines
Here is some preliminary information about submissions. Please refer to our website for full details before submitting as incomplete submissions will not be considered. All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.
FOUR TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS
1. Full Paper Submissions
Full papers will be a comprehensive presentation of a completed research project. Typically these will offer an examination of research goals and provide insights into theoretical underpinnings, research methodologies, findings and conclusions drawn to advance the knowledge within the profession.
- Paper Length: 5000 words excluding the title, abstract, figures, tables and references
- Abstract maximum of 150 words
- Maximum of four keywords
- Indication of which of the five themes the paper fit (see below)
2. Working Paper Submissions
Working papers typically report the results of research in its early stages. They present thought-provoking and innovative ideas and strive to promote critical discussions that are pertinent to our professional, intellectual and contemporary global concerns about travel and tourism practices and education.
- Paper Length: 1,500 words excluding the title, abstract, figures, tables and references
- Abstract maximum of 150 words
- Maximum of four keywords
- Indication of which of the five themes the paper fits (see below)
3. Poster Submissions- Based on Refereed Extended Abstracts
For poster presentations, please include a statement of purpose, brief literature review, methodology and results in the extended research abstract.
- Submission Length: 1,000 words excluding the title, abstract, figures, tables and references
- Abstract maximum of 100 words
- Maximum of four keywords
- Authors of accepted posters will be expected to set up and discuss their research findings on their posters at a predetermined time during the conference schedule.
While the overarching conference theme is tourism and hospitality education, empirical and conceptually-based academic research contributions are welcomed in a variety of other areas including (but not limited to) the following broad subject themes:
Paper Themes
- Emerging issues in travel, tourism and hospitality education and training
- Innovative and creative teaching and learning methodologies
- International travel and tourism issues and trends
- Curriculum Design and Development
- Impacts on the travel and tourism industry
- Online Education
4. Workshops-
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Workshop presentations are designed to provide an opportunity for a focused presentation of topics of special interest to travel and tourism educators. Proposals for these sessions should strive to demonstrate an optimum level of thematic cohesion and value and designed to provoke, challenge, and generate discussion. These sessions are expected to be 45 minutes in presentation length with 15 minutes for Q & A.
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There are several workshop formats including: lecture, panel, roundtable, seminar or other. The presentation format selected should allow for an opportunity to discuss and debate contemporary issues of interest to travel and tourism educators.
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Electronic submissions are required. Please use the Workshop Proposal Form found on our website and submit it through Easychair no later than the deadline of March 4, 2019. Additionally, be sure to include the following information in the Easychair submission:
- Title or Topic including the word Workshop
- Designate the format of your Workshop: Seminar, Roundtable, or Panel Discussion
- The list of chair, speakers, or panellists
- Summary of the topic and format – suitable for inclusion in the conference program. The intent of the summary is to attract attention to your workshop by the delegates.
- If you require any AV equipment for your delivery
All proposed presentations must be submitted according to the selection process outlined further on the website. The deadline for papers and posters is April 1, 2019 and workshops is March 4, 2019.
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to: stacy.tomas@okstate.edu (research papers and posters) or mgough@purdueglobal.edu (workshops)