Call for Papers

The 3rd International Conference on Tourism and Business is pleased to invite interested parties to propose research/academic papers on the following theme “Innovation, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Business”. Each theme can be divided in the following sub-themes:

Innovation
in Tourism and Business

Theoretical underpinnings of innovation management Innovation marketing strategies Globalization, innovation and changes The use of digital technology in tourism and…

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Sustainability
in Tourism and Business

Overtourism Responsible tourism and business Design for sustainability in Tourism and Business Innovation and sustainable destination development Sustainable entrepreneurship in…

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Entrepreneurship
in Tourism and Business

Entrepreneurship and its ecosystem Innovation, entrepreneurship and culture Diversity in tourism and hospitality entrepreneurship Social entrepreneurship / community enterprise Entrepreneurship…

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Program Schedule

The schedule's time may be subject to change.

  • 27 August 2019
  • 28 August 2019
  • 29 August 2019
  • Parallel session schedule
  • Tuesday, 27 August 2019
    15:30 – 16:00 Registration
    16:00 – 16:15 Opening Ceremony
    – Speech by Prof. Dr. Christine Böckelmann, Dean of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Switzerland
    – Speech by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chulathida Chomchai, Dean of Mahidol University International College, Thailand
    16.15 – 16.20 MOU Signing between Mahidol University International College and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
    16.20 – 16.35 Welcome Remarks
    – Speech by Prof. Dr. Jurg Stettler, Vice Dean of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Head of Institute of Tourism, Switzerland
    – Speech by Dr. Roberto Gozzoli, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Management Division, Mahidol University International, Thailand College
    16:35 – 17:05

    The 1st Keynote Speaker
    – Prof. Dr. Rob Law, School of Hotel & Tourism, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
    Topic: “Digital Transformation in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry”
    17:05 – 17:35

    The 2nd Keynote Speaker
    – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pravit Akarasereenont, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Thailand
    Topic: “Role of Thai Traditional Medicine in Health and Well-being”
    17.35 – 19.30 Welcome Cocktail
  • Wednesday, 28 August 2019
    09:00 – 10:30 Parallel Sessions
    10:30 – 11:00 Coffee/Tea Break
    11:00 – 12:00 Parallel Sessions
    12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
    13:00 – 15:00 Parallel Sessions
    15:00 – 15:30 Coffee/Tea Break
    15:30 – 17:00 Parallel Sessions
    17:00 – 17:30

    Closing Remarks
    – Speech by Prof. Dr. Jurg Stettler, Vice Dean of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Head of Institute of Tourism, Switzerland
  • Thursday, 29 August 2019
    09:00 – 10:00

    Special Talk 
    – Mr. Gerrit Kruger, Managing Director of UNWTO Affiliate Member Chameleon Strategies, Thailand

    Topic: “Sustainable Tourism in the Mekong Region”
    10:00 – 10:30 Coffee/Tea
    11:00 End of the Conference

  • Conference Room

    28 August 2019
    The parallel session schedule
    – Room 1
    – Room 2
    – Room 3


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"The 3rd International Conference in Tourism and Business"

  • The conference, jointly organized by Mahidol University International College (Tourism and Hospitality Management and Business Administration Divisions) and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, is an international forum relative to tourism and business. Now reaching the third edition, the conference brings together scholars and practitioners in the domain of interest from around the world. The gathering of scholars and practitioners from academics and business organizations will be a great opportunity to share knowledge and to reinforce cooperation.

    The conference also provides a platform for international academics, researchers, and students to present their studies and research findings in the fields of tourism and business. The conference aims to build global knowledge communities that cut horizontally across legacy of knowledge, interdisciplinary thinking, structures and conversations. Enhancing and developing opportunities for further research in Southeast Asia and beyond, as well as strengthening the quality of research on tourism and business remain the main objectives.

    Within this background, we invite any scholar researching over Tourism and Business in August 2019 for the conference, which has the following topic “Innovation, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Business”, to be held at Salaya Pavilion Hotel, Mahidol University International College on 27-29 August 2019.

    Hosted by
    Mahidol University International College and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts