Future International Conference on Tourism Research
ICTR 2023
Hosted by:
Cape Town Hotel School (CTHS)
48 Beach Road, Mouille Point,
Granger Bay, Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
Date: 18 - 19 March 2023
Conference Proceedings
The Electronic Proceedings from ICTR are included in your registration and are available to download for conference participants. They are also available to purchase.
- PDF Version - £45 plus Postage and Packaging
- Printed Version - £70 plus Postage and Packaging
Conference Executives
Conference Chair
Prof Rishi Balkaran,Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Programme Chair
Dr Chris Hattingh,Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Kamilla Swart,Hamad Bin Khalifa University
The Future of the Olympic Games - When will it be Africa’s turn?
Associate Prof. Kaitano Dube, Vaal University of Technology
Opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in tourism and hospitality research
Prof. Ikechukwu O. Ezeuduji, University of Zululand, South Africa
Bleisure Travel Reimagined: Implications for Research
Professor Catheryn Khoo, Torrens University, Australia
Contested HIStory: Representation in HERitage Tourism
Message of Thanks
We extend our thanks to all participants at the conference, both presenters and attendees and gratefully acknowledge the support of the Centre for Tourism Research in Africa at the Cape Town Hotel School, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa, and the assistance provided by the Conference and Programme chairs and keynote speakers. The stream and mini track chairs are to be applauded for their efforts in ensuring that timekeeping requirements were respected by all participants and the chair are thanked for their invaluable contribution to this important part of the conference.
Finally, we value and unreservedly acknowledge the essential role performed by the executive and programme committees in respect of the double blind review process.
We trust that that overall the conference exceeded your expectations; we welcome your feedback
Previous ICTR Conferences
ICTR 2023
Hosted by:
Neapolis University Pafos
Danais Avenue, Paphos 8042, Cyprus
Phone : +357 26 843300
Website : https://www.nup.ac.cy/
Date: 8 - 9 June 2023
ICTR 2023 Winners
PhD Winners
Fear of Travelling after Covid-19: the Moderation effect of Social Distancing
Dao Kim Anh, Sinh Hoang and Phi Hung Truong, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czechia
Commendation for Masters Presentation
What do Hotel Managers Think of Employee Rewards? An Exploration of Five-Star Hotels In Cape Town
Mzukisi Cwibi, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Conference Executives
Conference Chair
Eirini Vlassi, Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus
Programme Chair
Despina Konstantinides,Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus
Keynote Speakers:
Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, Bournemouth University Business School, England
From eTourism to Smart Tourism and Ambient Intelligence towards Metaverse
Professor Theodoros Stavrinoudis, University of the Aegean, Greece
Reskilling and Upskilling Human Resources in Tourism and Hospitality. Bridging the Gap
ICTR 2022
Hosted by:
School of Hospitality and Tourism
Polytechnic of Porto (P.PORTO)
Rua D. Sancho I, n.º 981
4480-876 Vila do Conde
Portugal
Date: 19 - 20 May 2022
ICTR 2022 Winners
PhD Winners
An Analysis of Sustainability Reporting Practices of the Global Airline Industry
Eljas Johansson, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
Tourism and Big Data in a post-COVID-19 World: The Utopian and Dystopian Rhetoric
Maria João Vaz and Helena Machado, Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Poster Winners
The Influence of Strategic Communication in The Projection of Portugal As A Thermal Tourism Destination
Vera Antunes, Gisela Gonçalves and Cristina Estevão, Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
Co-Creation of Experiences at Dark Tourism Festivals
Conference Executives
Conference Co-Chairs
Prof. Cândida Silva, and Prof. Mónica Oliveira, School of Hospitality and Tourism of Polytechnic Institute of Porto (ESHT/P.PORTO), Portugal
Programme Co-Chairs
Prof. Susana Silva, School of Hospitality and Tourism of Polytechnic Institute of Porto (ESHT/P.PORTO), Portugal
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Luís Araújo
Time to act
Professor Marianna Sigala
Advertising Tourism During COVID-19: Marketization of compassion or re-setting tourism
ICTR 2021
Hosted by:
A Virtual Conference hosted by ACI and The School of Hospitality and Tourism, of Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal (ESHT)
20 - 21 May 2021
Conference Executives
Conference Co-Chairs
Prof. Cândida Silva, and Prof. Mónica Oliveira, School of Hospitality and Tourism of Polytechnic Institute of Porto (ESHT/P.PORTO), Portugal
Programme Co-Chairs
Prof. Susana Silva, School of Hospitality and Tourism of Polytechnic Institute of Porto (ESHT/P.PORTO), Portugal
Keynote Speakers:
Sérgio Guerreiro
Toward Data-Driven Destination Management: Lessons From Covid-19
Professor Antonio Carles,
Quality of Knowledge Assurance During the Pandemic
Welcome Speaker:
Rita Marques
Tourism in Portugal During This Difficult Period
ICTR 2020
Hosted by:
A Virtual Conference hosted by ACPI and Universidad Europea de Valencia, Spain
23–24 July 2020
Conference Executives
Conference Co-Chairs
Dr. José Martí-Parreño, and Dr. Roberto Gómez-Calvet, Universidad Europea de Valencia
Programme Co-Chairs
Prof. Muñoz de Prat, Universidad Europea de Valencia
Keynote Speakers:
Professor Enrique Bigne
Facing Uncertainty in Global Tourism: Threats and Opportunities
Dr Chris Moon
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ICTR 2019
Hosted by:
University Portucalense (UPT)
Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida,
541 4200-072 Porto Portugal
14 - 15 March 2019
ICTR 2019 Winners
Best PhD Paper
Usage of Mobile Marketing Strategies in Zimbabwe’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector
Maceline Nyatsambo and Maxwell A. Phiri, University of KwaZulu‐Natal, Durban, South Africa
Conference Executives
Conference and Programme co-Chairs:
Cristina Sousa, Assistant Professor, Universidade Portucalense (UPT)
Dr Isabel Vaz de Freitas, Associate Professor, Portucalense University
Jorge Marques, Assistant Professor, University Portucalense (UPT)
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Hajnalka Csáfor, Eszterházy Károly University, Hungary
Developing the Dual Educational System in Higher Education as Responsible Corporate Activity
Gregory A. Gardner, State University of New York
The Importance of The Past in an Uncertain Future
Dr. Sanna-Mari Renfors , Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK), Finland
Opportunities for sustainable development of coastal and maritime tourism: The case of Finland
ICTR 2018
Hosted by:
JAMK University of Applied Science
Lutakko campus,
Dynamo iippukatu 2,
40100 Jyväskylä, Finland
22 - 23 March 2018
ICTR 2018 Winners
Best PhD Paper
Ylläs Finnish Lapland: A Case Study on Memorable Tourist Experiences
Miranda Cornelisse, NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
Best Poster
A Longitudinal Study of Event Image and Destination Image
Deborah Breiter Terry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
Conference Executives
Conference Chair:
Minna Tunkkari-Eskelinen, Dc. (Econ). JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Programme Co-Chairs:
Dr Anne Törn (PhD). JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Petra Blinnikka M.Sc. (Econ). JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Keynote Speakers:
Harold Goodwin, International Centre for Responsible Tourism
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Jeremy Smith, Travindy
Tourism, Transformation, and the Circular Economy