Eleventh International Conference on Tourism and Leisure Studies, Department of Tourism Management, University of Patras, Greece
15th to 16th June 2026
Patra, Greece
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CALL FOR PAPERS
https://tourismandleisurestudies.com/2026-conference/call-for-papers
Place: Department of Tourism Management, University of Patras, Greece and Online
Format: In-Person (Location) and Online (Asynchronous Content)
Dates: 15-17 June 2026
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PLENARY SPEAKERS
Dimitrios Buhalis, Director, eTourism Lab and Deputy Director, International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research, Bournemouth University Business School, UK
Aris Ikkos, Research Director, Institute SETE, Greece
Vicky Katsoni, Professor, Tourism Marketing and e-Tourism, University of West Attica, Greece
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SPECIAL FOCUS: Pathways to Resilience: Sustainable Practices in Tourism and Leisure
The tourism and leisure sector, a vital part of global economies and cultural exchange, faces rapidly evolving challenges. The conference, "Pathways to Resilience: Sustainable Practices in Tourism and Leisure," will highlight the need for transformative, resilient approaches to address emerging mega-trends in tourism.
Climate change, geopolitical instability, and shifting traveler expectations - particularly the demand for responsible experiences - call for a shift beyond mass tourism. This shift involves embracing alternative models, such as ecotourism and community-based tourism, emphasizing environmental protection, local empowerment, and cultural preservation.
The conference will examine the social dimensions of sustainable tourism, exploring ways to foster inclusive growth and community well-being. In addition, it will address the role of technology, including AI, in shaping tourism's future through personalized experiences and sustainable resource management.
The conference aims to bring together academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and local communities to showcase innovative strategies that minimize environmental impact, maximize socio-economic benefits, and enhance the visitor experience. Participants will discuss cutting-edge research, best practices, and emerging trends, contributing to a more resilient and responsible future.
This global forum will tackle critical issues such as overtourism, resource depletion, cultural commodification, equitable benefit distribution, and the ethical implications of AI. By integrating sustainable practices and transitioning toward alternative tourism models, the sector can navigate uncertainties, enhance long-term viability, and contribute to a more equitable, environmentally conscious society.
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CONFERENCE THEMES
THEME 1: Changing Dimensions of Contemporary Tourism
THEME 2: Changing Dimensions of Contemporary Leisure
THEME 3: Tourism and Leisure Industries
tHEME 4: Critical Issues in Tourism and Leisure Studies
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JOURNAL
The Journal of Tourism and Leisure Studies provides an international, interdisciplinary forum for scholarly research in tourism and leisure.
Serial Founded: 2016
ISSN: 2470-9336 (Print) ISSN: 2470-9344 (Online)
LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2016201465
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2470-9336/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing: CABI's Leisure Tourism Database, Social Science (ProQuest), Management (Cabell's), Marketing (Cabell's)
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ABOUT US
Founded in 2015, the Tourism & Leisure Studies Research Network is brought together to explore the economic, cultural and organizational aspects of tourism and leisure. We seek to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries. As a Research Network, we are defined by our scope and concerns and motivated to build strategies for action framed by our shared themes and tensions.
https://tourismandleisurestudies.com/about
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RELATED CONFERENCES
We also offer related thematic events in our other Research Networks that you might be able to attend in-person. This way we build for our Research Network Members flexible, and at the same time resilient, spaces for communication, engagement, and participation.
View other Common Ground Research Networks conferences:
https://cgnetworks.org/conferences/conference-calendar
Enquiries: support@cgnetworks.org
Web address: https://tourismandleisurestudies.com/2026-conference
15th to 16th June 2026
Patra, Greece
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CALL FOR PAPERS
https://tourismandleisurestudies.com/2026-conference/call-for-papers
Place: Department of Tourism Management, University of Patras, Greece and Online
Format: In-Person (Location) and Online (Asynchronous Content)
Dates: 15-17 June 2026
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PLENARY SPEAKERS
Dimitrios Buhalis, Director, eTourism Lab and Deputy Director, International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research, Bournemouth University Business School, UK
Aris Ikkos, Research Director, Institute SETE, Greece
Vicky Katsoni, Professor, Tourism Marketing and e-Tourism, University of West Attica, Greece
--------
SPECIAL FOCUS: Pathways to Resilience: Sustainable Practices in Tourism and Leisure
The tourism and leisure sector, a vital part of global economies and cultural exchange, faces rapidly evolving challenges. The conference, "Pathways to Resilience: Sustainable Practices in Tourism and Leisure," will highlight the need for transformative, resilient approaches to address emerging mega-trends in tourism.
Climate change, geopolitical instability, and shifting traveler expectations - particularly the demand for responsible experiences - call for a shift beyond mass tourism. This shift involves embracing alternative models, such as ecotourism and community-based tourism, emphasizing environmental protection, local empowerment, and cultural preservation.
The conference will examine the social dimensions of sustainable tourism, exploring ways to foster inclusive growth and community well-being. In addition, it will address the role of technology, including AI, in shaping tourism's future through personalized experiences and sustainable resource management.
The conference aims to bring together academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and local communities to showcase innovative strategies that minimize environmental impact, maximize socio-economic benefits, and enhance the visitor experience. Participants will discuss cutting-edge research, best practices, and emerging trends, contributing to a more resilient and responsible future.
This global forum will tackle critical issues such as overtourism, resource depletion, cultural commodification, equitable benefit distribution, and the ethical implications of AI. By integrating sustainable practices and transitioning toward alternative tourism models, the sector can navigate uncertainties, enhance long-term viability, and contribute to a more equitable, environmentally conscious society.
--------
CONFERENCE THEMES
THEME 1: Changing Dimensions of Contemporary Tourism
THEME 2: Changing Dimensions of Contemporary Leisure
THEME 3: Tourism and Leisure Industries
tHEME 4: Critical Issues in Tourism and Leisure Studies
--------
JOURNAL
The Journal of Tourism and Leisure Studies provides an international, interdisciplinary forum for scholarly research in tourism and leisure.
Serial Founded: 2016
ISSN: 2470-9336 (Print) ISSN: 2470-9344 (Online)
LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2016201465
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2470-9336/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing: CABI's Leisure Tourism Database, Social Science (ProQuest), Management (Cabell's), Marketing (Cabell's)
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ABOUT US
Founded in 2015, the Tourism & Leisure Studies Research Network is brought together to explore the economic, cultural and organizational aspects of tourism and leisure. We seek to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries. As a Research Network, we are defined by our scope and concerns and motivated to build strategies for action framed by our shared themes and tensions.
https://tourismandleisurestudies.com/about
--------
RELATED CONFERENCES
We also offer related thematic events in our other Research Networks that you might be able to attend in-person. This way we build for our Research Network Members flexible, and at the same time resilient, spaces for communication, engagement, and participation.
View other Common Ground Research Networks conferences:
https://cgnetworks.org/conferences/conference-calendar
Enquiries: support@cgnetworks.org
Web address: https://tourismandleisurestudies.com/2026-conference
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