TTRA Europe Call for Papers

About the Conference

The Travel and Tourism Research Association Europe Chapter invites academics, researchers, doctoral students, practitioners, destination leaders, and industry partners to submit contributions for TTRA Europe 2027.

Centered around the theme Tourism 2040: Human-Centered Futures in Smart and Regenerative Ecosystems, the conference will explore how tourism can evolve toward more intelligent, inclusive, ethical, sustainable, and regenerative models of development.

The conference places a strong emphasis on empirically supported decision-making grounded in rigorous scientific approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration.

TTRA Europe 2027 will provide an international platform for academic exchange, applied industry perspectives, and forward-looking discussions focused on the future of tourism research, strategy, governance, technology, destination management, and innovation toward 2040 and beyond.

Conference Tracks

TTRA Europe 2027 will feature a broad range of conference tracks exploring the future of tourism research, strategy, governance, innovation, sustainability, technology, and destination development.

Tracks will include themes related to:

• regenerative tourism,
• artificial intelligence and smart tourism,
• governance and inclusive value creation,
• tourism marketing and consumer intelligence,
• destination resilience,
• workforce transformation,
• sustainability and climate adaptation,
• and digital transformation.

The conference will also feature special interest tracks and interdisciplinary discussions led by international researchers and industry experts.

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Conference Themes

Submissions are encouraged across a broad range of tourism research and applied practice areas, including:

Human-Centered Tourism Innovation

• resident wellbeing and quality of life
• accessible and inclusive tourism
• visitor experience and co-creation
• workforce transformation and future skills
• service innovation and wellbeing

Regenerative and Sustainable Tourism

• regenerative destination ecosystems
• climate adaptation and decarbonization
• biodiversity and stewardship
• carrying capacity and visitor management
• sustainable tourism governance and policy

Smart and Intelligent Tourism Ecosystems

• artificial intelligence in tourism
• predictive analytics and destination intelligence
• digital twins and smart destinations
• mobility and transport innovation
• cybersecurity and trust

Ethical Governance and Inclusive Value Creation

• governance and transparency
• ethics and responsible innovation
• community benefit and social license
• privacy and digital legitimacy
• equity and inclusion

Tourism Strategy, Marketing, and Performance

• strategic leadership and policy
• tourism marketing and consumer intelligence
• destination competitiveness
• tourism economics and forecasting
• evidence-based tourism management

Submission Categories

Extended Abstracts
Research in progress, conceptual studies, concise research papers, and case studies designed to foster discussion and feedback. Submissions should clearly demonstrate novelty, innovation, and contribution.

Applied (Industry) Papers
Practice-oriented submissions highlighting managerial implications, practical applications, and industry perspectives with actionable insights for tourism professionals and decision-makers.

Student Papers
Master’s and doctoral student submissions, including theses and research-in-progress presentations connected to the Doctoral Colloquium.

Posters
Concise visual presentations of research-in-progress, conceptual frameworks, or applied tourism projects.

Poster submissions should be provided as one A1 PDF file:

• 23.4 × 33.1 inches
• 59.5 × 84.1 cm

Submission Guidelines

All submissions, except posters, should:

• be limited to two A4 pages,
• use Tahoma 12 pt font,
• use single line spacing,
• include tables where appropriate,
• include one figure,
• include up to 10 references using APA 7th edition referencing style.

Submissions should include:

• Title
• Five Keywords
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Method
• Results
• Conclusion
• Visual Abstract

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Submission Platform: EasyChair

Key Dates

• Expression of Interest for Special Tracks, Discussion Panels, or Interest Groups: May 20, 2026
• Paper Submission Opens: June 15, 2026
• Paper Submission Deadline (Extended): January 15, 2027
• Notification of Acceptance: February 1, 2027
• Early Bird Registration Deadline: February 15, 2027
• Conference Dates: March 30 to April 2, 2027

Doctoral Colloquium

TTRA Europe 2027 will include a dedicated Doctoral Colloquium designed to support emerging tourism scholars through discussion, mentorship, academic exchange, and feedback from internationally recognized researchers and industry experts.

The colloquium will provide doctoral and master’s students with opportunities to present research in progress, discuss methodologies and theoretical approaches, and connect with the broader TTRA research community.

PhD Colloquium Chairs
Mike Peters
Scott McCabe

Supporting Journals

Tourism Review
Q1 SSCI Journal
Impact Factor (2024): 7.9
CiteScore (2024): 18

Author Guidelines:
Tourism Review Author Guidelines

Tourism Marketing and Strategy
Additional journal information will be announced soon.

Conference Leadership

Conference Overall Chair
Dimitrios Buhalis
Hosted by Bournemouth University’s International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research.

Additional Information

Additional conference information, including conference tracks, speakers, accommodation, registration, and programme updates, is available on the main conference page.

Helpful Links

Main Conference Page:
https://ttra.com/events/2027-ttra-europe-annual-chapter-conference/

Call for Papers:
https://ttra.com/about-ttra/regional-chapters/europe-chapter/ttra-europe-call-for-papers/

Conference Tracks:
https://ttra.com/about-ttra/regional-chapters/europe-chapter/ttra-europe-conference-tracks/

Bournemouth University Maps and Transport Information:
https://bit.ly/BUmaps

Oceana Hotels:
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