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Positions & Opportunities

Academic openings handpicked from across the field: postdocs, PhDs, scholarships, teaching positions, and calls for papers.

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: RTCP-GCAT 2026 | Macao & Hengqin, 27–30 November 2026

RTCP-GCAT 2026, jointly organised by the Macao University of Tourism and Sun Yat-sen University, runs across Hengqin and Macao from 27 to 30 November 2026 under the theme "New Paradigms for Future Regional Tourism: Intelligence & Creativity". Abstracts in Chinese or English, ISBN proceedings, and recommendations to supporting journals including several special issues. Abstract deadline: 15 October 2026.

July 6, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: 37th Annual CAUTHE Conference | Parramatta, 8–11 February 2027

The 37th Annual CAUTHE Conference, hosted by Western Sydney University in Parramatta from 8 to 11 February 2027, invites full papers and extended abstracts under the theme "Rethinking the Visitor Economy: Inclusive Futures for People, Place and Planet". Thirteen sub-themes align to the UN Sustainable Development Goals across people, place, and planet. Submission deadline: 1 September 2026.

July 6, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Abstracts

Call for Abstracts: 5th APIRTP Conference | Takasaki, Japan, 8–11 January 2027

The 5th Asia Pacific Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Conference (APIRTP) invites abstracts for its meeting at Takasaki City University of Economics, Japan, from 8 to 11 January 2027, on the changing nature of religion in society and the future of faith tourism and pilgrimage. Around thirty themes, keynote speakers from across Japan, and publication in the International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage. Abstract deadline: 15 September 2026.

July 3, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: 18th International Conference on Island Tourism | Trapani, Sicily, 28–31 October 2026

OTIE invites abstracts for the 18th International Conference on Island Tourism, held in Trapani, Sicily, from 28 to 31 October 2026 under the theme "European Islands in Transition: Policy, Development and Resilience". Eight thematic tracks, keynote speakers from across Europe, and publication in the International Journal of Islands Tourism. Abstract deadline: 7 September 2026.

July 2, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Faculty Position

Founding Faculty Invitation: Hospitality, Tourism and Business Management | Association of Global Educators (AGE Network)

The Association of Global Educators (AGE Network) is inviting doctoral-qualified academics to express interest in founding adjunct faculty positions at a new university in the process of establishment in the United States. Three fully online graduate programmes are being assembled: a Master of Business Administration, a Master of AI in Business, and a Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The invitation is at the expression-of-interest stage; the institution is in its formal proposal phase, with state authorisation and accreditation being pursued. Anticipated faculty compensation is USD 5,000 to 7,500 per course per semester, subject to proposal approval.

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: 7th Marrakech International Conference on Tourism Research (MICTR 2026) | Marrakech, 10–13 November 2026

The 7th Marrakech International Conference on Tourism Research (MICTR 2026) takes place in Marrakech, Morocco, from 10 to 13 November 2026 under the theme “The AI Turn in Tourism: Narrative Shift or Real Transformation?” The conference is interdisciplinary and welcomes submissions on all tourism research topics, not only those addressing AI. Abstracts in English, French, or Arabic should be emailed to mictr.conference@gmail.com by 30 June 2026.

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Special Issue

Call for Papers: “Ethics of Digital Transformation in Tourism and Hospitality” | Journal of Information Technology & Tourism (SSCI, Q1)

The Journal of Information Technology & Tourism (SSCI, Q1) has announced a special collection on “Ethics of Digital Transformation in Tourism and Hospitality,” guest-edited by researchers from Macao University of Tourism, Arizona State University, Temple University, and Beijing Technology and Business University. The collection invites conceptual and empirical research on algorithmic bias, privacy, digital labour, platform governance, responsible innovation, and related themes. Preliminary abstracts are due 15 August 2026; full papers may be submitted from 1 September 2026 through 15 March 2027.

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: ITSA 2026 Biennial Conference | Peking University, Beijing, 31 October–3 November 2026

The International Tourism Studies Association marks its 20th anniversary with the ITSA 2026 Biennial Conference at Peking University in Beijing, China, from 31 October to 3 November 2026. The conference theme is “From Bytes to Sites: AI-Driven Transformation and Place-Centered Experiences for Future Tourism,” and welcomes submissions across tourism, hospitality, and related disciplines. A dedicated “Pitch & Polish: Meet the Editors” session and fast-track journal review pathways are featured. Submission deadline: 31 July 2026.

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: 4th One Belt, One Road, One Tourism International Conference (Second Call)

The 4th One Belt, One Road, One Tourism International Conference has issued a second call for papers, inviting research on the themes of Development, Marketing, and Sustainability in tourism. Topics span digital transformation and smart tourism, destination management, sustainability, consumer behaviour, cultural tourism, and the relationship between tourism and geopolitics, with a particular focus on Belt and Road Initiative contexts. Submission deadline: 30 August 2026. Location: Chiang Rai, Thailand

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: ENTER27 eTourism Conference | Madrid, 12–16 January 2027

ENTER27, the eTourism conference organised by IFITT, will take place in Madrid from 12 to 16 January 2027. The conference invites contributions on human-centered digital ecosystems in tourism across nine research themes, including AI and robotics, ethics and governance, smart destinations, and workforce transformation. Accepted full papers will be published in Springer's Scopus-indexed proceedings. Submission deadlines: full papers 13 September 2026; working papers 11 October 2026; other formats 11 November 2026.

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Programme

Master’s in International Tourism Management (14th Edition) | Rey Juan Carlos University, Spain

The 14th edition of the Master’s in International Tourism Management at Rey Juan Carlos University in Spain combines coursework in cultural heritage and tourism industry management with research training and an optional internship. Students may pursue a double degree at the University of Savoie-Mont Blanc or the University of Sorbonne through an Erasmus+ placement, with graduates on the international pathway receiving a UNESCO-UNITWIN Network diploma. Pre-registration closes 24 June 2026.

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Leadership Program

Virscend Oxford/Cambridge Global Leadership Program – Summer 2026

The inaugural Virscend Oxford/Cambridge Global Leadership Program runs from 2 to 8 August 2026 in residence at St. Hilda's College, University of Oxford, covering artificial intelligence, geopolitics, innovation, and sustainability through an executive-style residential experience. Participants earn an Oxford certificate on completion. Enrollment closes 12 June 2026 and places are limited; interested students should contact the programme lead directly.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – IJTS Special Issue: The K-Culture Effect on Tourism, Hospitality and Events

The International Journal of Tourism Science (IJTS) is calling for submissions to a special issue on the K-Culture Effect, examining how K-pop, K-dramas, K-food, and K-beauty have shaped global tourism behaviour, destination marketing, hospitality innovation, and consumer experience. Extended abstracts are due by 30 June 2026, with full papers invited from accepted authors by 31 August 2026 and publication expected in November 2026.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – EMEA CHRIE 2026, Dubai, 9–12 November 2026

The EMEA CHRIE 2026 Annual Conference takes place in Dubai from 9 to 12 November 2026 under the theme Beyond the Map: Defining the Future of Tourism. The organising committee has extended the submission deadline to 20 June 2026, covering full papers, posters, lecturer's lounge topics, and symposia across seven research tracks spanning marketing, workforce, gastronomy, sustainability, and gender in hospitality and tourism.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – HICSS-60 Tech-Enabled Customer Experience Minitrack, Hawaii

HICSS-60, the 60th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, includes a minitrack on Tech-Enabled Customer Experience inviting research on AI personalisation, omnichannel experience, human-AI collaboration, and digital service design. The paper submission deadline is 15 June 2026, with the conference taking place at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, from 5 to 8 January 2027.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Book Chapters

Call for Book Chapters (No Fees) – Amazon & Caribbean Tourism, Springer

An international call for book chapters (no fees of any kind) has been issued for a Springer Nature World Sustainability Series volume on tourism, biodiversity, and sustainable development in the Amazon and Caribbean. Contributions are invited across six thematic areas spanning ecotourism, blue-green economies, governance, technology, and regional integration. The abstract deadline is 15 July 2026, and initial submissions are accepted in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – IMPACT2026, Hong Kong, 6–8 December 2026

IMPACT2026 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 6 to 8 December 2026, addresses digital transformation and sustainable futures in hospitality and tourism. The conference invites extended abstracts and full papers across themes spanning AI and robotics, sustainability, consumer behaviour, entrepreneurship, and education, with a submission deadline of 30 September 2026 and notification by 31 October 2026.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – ICDES 2027, Milan

ICDES 2027, the International Conference on Destinations, Events and Sports, takes place at IULM University in Milan from 6 to 9 June 2027 under the theme Resilience, Regeneration, Connections and Creativity. The conference invites extended abstract submissions across nine topic areas covering mega-events, regenerative destination management, technology, cultural industries, and sports tourism, with a deadline of 31 October 2026 and seven partner journals offering expedited review for selected papers.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – TTRA Europe 2027, Bournemouth University

The Travel and Tourism Research Association 2027 European Chapter Conference will be held at Bournemouth University from 30 March to 3 April 2027, under the theme Tourism 2040: Human-Centered Futures in Smart and Regenerative Ecosystems. The four-day programme incorporates a Doctoral Colloquium, an industry best-practice stream, core conference pillars, and twenty special tracks, bringing together researchers and practitioners to examine the structural transitions shaping tourism towards 2040.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Career Resources

Hospitality Jobs UK: A Specialist Job Board for the UK Hospitality Sector

Hospitality Jobs UK is a specialist job board listing vacancies across the full range of UK hospitality sectors, from hotels and restaurants to events, catering, and leisure. For researchers in the field, dedicated industry platforms also offer a practical window into labour market conditions, the skills employers currently value, and how recruitment demand is distributed across different segments and regions of the industry.

June 7, 2026