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November 10-14, 2022
About
The International Tourism Congress (ITC) is the annual scientific meeting of the Centre for Tourism Research, Development and Innovation (CiTUR).
CiTUR is a research and development (R&D) centre, composed by over 200 researchers from 17 portuguese institutions (polytechnics and universities) organized in 9 portuguese hubs and 2 international affiliated hubs, in Brasil and Ecuador.
CiTUR R&D focuses on fostering multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary applied research, and on stimulating the production and sharing of scientific knowledge in hospitality and tourism.
The 18th edition of ITC will take place from 1st to 2nd October 2026, hosted by the Faculty of Commerce of the University of Vigo, in Vigo, Spain.
Cross-Border Tourism
Theoretical Background for the International Tourism Congress 2026
The main theme of the congress is Cross-border tourism making ITC’25 an opportunity for academics, master and doctoral students to present and discuss national and international experiences on global development project through tourism.
ITC’25 is focused with the use tourism as a tool for sustainable development in Spain–Portugal border regions, integrating the circular economy, social economy, and family businesses, using The Minho as an example of a territory with a shared identity, family businesses in tourism, and circular experiences (gastronomy, river resources, routes, heritage), growing international interest in cross-border destinations as laboratories of sustainability.
The congress will bring together researchers in the different fields of sustainability in cross-border tourism, hospitality and catering, and invites all public administration members, businesses leaders, and professionals who want to discuss and share their experiences about the most recent trends in the field.
Therefore, the programme aims to be broad and inclusive, covering various areas of tourism and hospitality research, including contribution from multiple disciplines, such as economics, management, sociology, geography, cultural studies, environmental science, and technology, reflecting the complex and interdisciplinary nature of this field.
Topics
A. Tourism Economics and Management
Circular economy
Sustainability management
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Revenue Management
B. Tourism, Hospitality and Restaurants
Marketing for tourism, hotels and restaurants
Digital marketing and social media
Human resources management
Leadership for sustainability
New technologies in innovative practices
Sustainability Practices in tourism, hotels and restaurants
Curricular Development in Tourism and Hospitality
Pedagogical strategies and practices in Tourism and Hospitality
Competencies development in Tourism and Hospitality
Education and sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality
Challenges in Tourism and Hospitality Education
C. Technology and Innovation in Tourism
Artificial Intelligence in tourism, hotels and restaurants
Innovation in tourism, hotels, and restaurants
Automation and robotics
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
Gamification in Tourism
Digital Transformation Processes
Digital Twins in Tourism
Technologies in Tourism and Hospitality Education
AI in Touristic Experiences
D. Territory and Tourism Destinations
Destination Management
Smart Destinations
Tourism Sustainability
Smart Tourism
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism
Tourism Observatories
Governance and Policies for Tourism
E. Planning and Management of Tourist Products and Animation
Wine Tourism
Olive Tourism
Gastronomy Tourism
Events Tourism
Nature and Outdoor Tourism
Health Tourism
Rural Tourism
Religious Tourism
Nautical Tourism
LGBTQ Tourism
Dark Tourism
Astro Tourism
F. Tourism, Culture, Society and Language
Literary Tourism
Film-induced Tourism
Heritage and Culture in Tourism
Cultural tourism
Creative Tourism
G. Cross-Border Tourism.
Gobernanza turística en zonas de frontera: cooperación España–Portugal.
Turismo fluvial y territorial (Visit Rio Minho) como modelo de regeneración.
Experiencias cross-border exitosas en Europa (Danubio, Alpino, Pirineos).
Call for papers
The ITC’26 accepts extended abstract submission and full paper submission.
The main language of the conference is English, but it is also accepted extended abstracts and full papers in Portuguese and in Spanish.
The conference will accept onsite and online participation.
Submitted full papers and extended abstracts will be subject to a double-blind review process.
Additional information can be received by email to: infogen@uvigo.gal
Submissions
Submission Dates
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Full paper and extended abstract submission deadline: 30th June 2026
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Registration: 15th July 2026
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Congress: 1st and 2nd October 2026
Submission Process
All the submissions must use the conference submission templates.
Please, download the template document here:
In the submission phase, the names of the authors should be removed from the manuscript uploaded in the platform.
Sponsors
A. Tourism Economics and Management
Circular economy
Sustainability management
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Revenue Management
B. Tourism, Hospitality and Restaurants
Marketing for tourism, hotels and restaurants
Digital marketing and social media
Human resources management
Leadership for sustainability
New technologies in innovative practices
Sustainability Practices in tourism, hotels and restaurants
Curricular Development in Tourism and Hospitality
Pedagogical strategies and practices in Tourism and Hospitality
Competencies development in Tourism and Hospitality
Education and sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality
Challenges in Tourism and Hospitality Education
C. Technology and Innovation in Tourism
Artificial Intelligence in tourism, hotels and restaurants
Innovation in tourism, hotels, and restaurants
Automation and robotics
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Gamification in Tourism
Digital Transformation Processes
Digital Twins in Tourism
Technologies in Tourism and Hospitality Education
AI in Touristic Experiences
D. Territory and Tourism Destinations
Destination Management
Smart Destinations
Tourism Sustainability
Smart Tourism
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism
Tourism Observatories
Governance and Policies for Tourism
E. Planning and Management of Tourist Products and Animation
Wine Tourism
Olive Tourism
Gastronomy Tourism
Events Tourism
Nature and Outdoor Tourism
Health Tourism
Rural Tourism
Religious Tourism
Nautical Tourism
LGBTQ Tourism
Dark Tourism
Astro Tourism
F. Tourism, Culture, Society and Language
Literary Tourism
Film-induced
Tourism Heritage and Culture in Tourism
Cultural tourism
Creative Tourism
G. Cross-Border Tourism.
Gobernanza turística en zonas de frontera: cooperación España–Portugal
Turismo fluvial y territorial (Visit Rio Minho) como modelo de regeneración
Experiencias cross-border exitosas en Europa (Danubio, Alpino, Pirineos).
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