ICOHT 2025

REDEFINING TOURISM INDUSTRY TOWARDS A Sustainable FUTURE

25^th – 26^th July 2025 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The 11^th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management

Theme: Sustainable Tourism

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Become a part of the 11^th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management

International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management (ICOHT) organized by the International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), is an excellent knowledge sharing platform dedicated to the broad field of Tourism and Hospitality. ICOHT provides the opportunity for well-experienced academics, budding researchers, industry professionals, and practitioners to get together and address challenges pertaining to the field while focusing on possibilities and opportunities.

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Sustainable Tourism For

Technological Advancements in Tourism
Changing Consumer Preferences
Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
Industry Collaboration

Final Abstract Submission Deadline

~~28^th May 2025~~ (Limited Slots Available)

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Final Payment Deadline

08^th July 2025 (Limited Slots Available)

Focus

Technological Advancements in Sustainable Tourism
Changing Consumer Preferences
Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
Customer Experience
Enhancement
Emerging Trends

Impact

Knowledge Sharing
Publication Opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Business Development
Professional Development
Exposure to Innovation

Spotlights

Research Workshops
Research Seminar
Awarding Ceremony

Steering Committee

Prof. Dr. Kashif Hussain

Conference Chair Person

Senior Head
School of Business and School of Global Hospitality and Tourism
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation
Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Mohd Hafiz Mohd Hanafiah

Conference Co-Chair

Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Malaysia

Prof. (Dr) D.A.C Suranga Silva

Conference Co-Chair

Professor in Tourism Economics
University of Colombo,
Sri Lanka

Prof. Ts. Dr. Murali Raman

CONFERENCE ADVISOR

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation,
Malaysia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Rasmi Suleiman Albattat

Conference Programme Co-Chair

Associate Professor and Program Leader
School of Global Hospitality and Tourism
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation
Malaysia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jugindar Singh

Conference Coordinator

Associate Professor Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia

Dr. Ravindra Kumar Perumal

Conference Coordinator

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation,
Malaysia

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Jafar Jafari

Keynote Speaker

University of Wisconsin-Stout
USA

Title: “Paradigm Shift in Hospitality and Tourism Education: Bridging Theory and Practice”

Prof. Dr. Dogan Gursoy

Keynote Speaker

Regents Professor and Taco Bell Distinguished Professor
Washington State University
Carson College of Business School of Hospitality Business Management
USA

Workshops

Workshop on “Systematic Literature Review”

Prof. Dr. Angelina Yee Seow Voon

Workshop Speaker

Professor and Director (Research Management)
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation
Malaysia

Workshop on “Advance Qualitative Research”

Dr. Samuel Adeyinka-Ojo

Workshop Speaker

Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business
Curtin University, Malaysia

Workshop on “Multivariate Data Analysis”

Faizan Ali, Ph.D., CHE., CHIA.

Workshop Speaker

Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director
School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Muma College of Business, University of South Florida, USA

Distinguished Speakers Panel on "Envisioning the Importance of Sustainable Tourism and Industry Response in 2050"

Distinguished Academic Panel on "Growing Importance of Hospitality and Tourism Education for International Accreditations and Global Rankings"

Distinguished Industry Panel on “New Service Standards with the Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality and Tourism Industry”

Distinguished Research Panel on "Meeting the Editors of Scopus Indexed Journals: The Legends and Rising Stars"

Distinguished Speaker Session “Beyond Compliance: Embedding Sustainability and ESG into the DNA of Business"

Pre conference Workshop

Pre-Conference Publication Workshop on "Introduction to the Fundamentals of Research"

Date: 13^th February 2025 | Time: 02.30 PM – 03.30 PM IST

Closed

Pre-Conference Publication Workshop on "Journal Publication"

Date: 11^th March 2025 | Time: 09.30 AM – 10.30 AM IST

Pre-Conference Publication Workshop on "The Publication Journey: An Editor’s Perspective"

Date: 29^th April 2025 | Time: 04.00 PM – 05.00 PM IST

Day 01 - 25^th July 2025
09.00	Conference Registration
09.30	Opening Ceremony
10:00	Keynote Address 1

Day 02 - 26^th July 2025
09.30	Distinguished Speaker Address 1
11:30	Session 1: Paper Presentations

Join Us at Global Hospitality and Tourism Forum 2025 on Day 01

Organizing Body: APU- Malaysia

We welcome you to Heart of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur!

Conference Venue
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Publication Opportunities

CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS

Journal of Convention & Event Tourism (JCET) - Special Issue

Navigating Disruptions: The Role of Emerging Technologies in shaping a sustainable future for Meetings, Events, Exhibitions, and Conventions Industry

Topics of interest related to but not limited to the following:

AI-Powered Personalization in Event Planning: Enhancing the Attendee Experience
Virtual and Hybrid Events: Evaluating the Sustainability and Scalability of Post-Pandemic Event Models
Blockchain in Event Management
The Role of Digital Disruptions in Smart Convention Centers
Metaverse Integration for Engagement and Revenue Generation
The Influence of Robotics and Automation During Large-Scale Events
Cybersecurity Challenges and Data Privacy in Tech-Enhanced Events
Gamification and E-Sports: As the emerging model for Engagement and Experience
Big Data and Predictive Analytics for Demand Forecasting and ROI Measurement
Digital Inclusivity and Accessibility: Bridging the Tech Divide in Global Participation