CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT - Tourism in transition economies - Issues and challenges for destination competitiveness
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CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
Tourism in transition economies –
Issues and challenges for destination competitiveness
SEPTEMBER 13-16, 2015
Sochi, Russia
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Introduction This conference will address the challenges to sustainable tourism development in transition economies with special references to Russia. It is organized as part of an EU-funded project called NETOUR (www.netour.eu), Network for Excellence in Tourism through Organizations and Universities in Russia. Russia, like other fast-growing economies, has experienced a significant growth in tourism in the past few years. Yet, challenges appear in light of (among many others factors) national economic policy priorities, international policies, the structure of public administration, the qualification of professionals, marketing practices, the situation of the training and educational system in tourism management, the emergence of environmental issues, and sustainable tourism planning and development practices. Certainly, those challenges and issues are not limited to Russia. Other countries with transition economies such as China, Vietnam, or Eastern European countries have also been confronted to similar problems. We believe that universities and their teachers and researchers have a key role to play in facing these challenges. Universities are uniquely positioned at the center of the education – innovation – knowledge transfer triangle. Together with tourism professionals and policy makers, they are responsible for designing the future of tourism in their respective countries, and they should be active in helping tourism reach social and economic development goals in a sustainable manner. This conference will be hosted in Sochi, Russia by the NETOUR consortium. Russia has experienced solid tourism growth in the past few years. UNWTO said that Russia was only second to China in the increase of outbound travel expenditures in 2013; the presence of Russian tourists is felt in several European destinations. Inbound tourism has also grown significantly and Sochi recently became known to the world as the first beach resort destination with subtropical climate to host winter Olympics. To successfully host this mega-event, enormous efforts were made to change the landscape, create a transportation infrastructure designed to host international guests and open new hotels with international standards. The Olympic Games were successful and Sochi could become a stellar example of a rejuvenated destination. As a hospitality consultant with Horwath said, “The tourism industry backed by vision, leadership, professional drive and common sense has the ability to make a difference. Sochi could even be referenced as a sample of tourist destination development inspired by the hosting of global sporting events. If achieved, the successful redevelopment would not only reflect positively on the regional economy but also become the source of pride and positive energy—large doses of which are required daily in today’s Russia.” Both Sochi and Russia present interesting cases of tourism development that will, without doubts, interest tourism academics and professionals worldwide. Conference Co-Chairs: Prof. Galina Romanova, Rector, Sochi State University Dr. Lidia Andrades, Netour coordinator, University of Extremadura NETOUR conference 2015 Sochi - CFP Page 2
Objectives of the Conference
Conference conveners invite researchers and practitioners to share their research, expertise,
and perspectives in order to shed more light upon the issues that countries with a transition
economy face in the context of tourism. This is an opportunity to explore the internal and
external factors that facilitate or constrain the sustainable development of tourism. We would
like contributions that address public sector and policy making, private business and
entrepreneurship, as well as education and training. The conference aims at understanding how
innovation and activities in these sectors all combine and contribute to achieve tourism
destination competitiveness and productivity, either at the national or regional level.
The conference will be designed to facilitate exchange and discussions. Conference
presentations will therefore be kept short and moderators will encourage active participation by
attendees and discussion with presenters.
Submissions of presentations, papers and posters are invited relating
to (but not limited to) the following themes
TOURISM IN TRANSITION ECONOMIES – ISSUES AND CHALLENGES FOR
DESTINATION COMPETITIVENESS
POLICY AND TOURISM PLANNING
o The history and evolution of tourism development
o The challenges of transitioning from public to private sector tourism
o Economic impact of tourism
o Infrastructure development
o Geopolitics and tourism
o Tourism and the National story
o Crisis management in tourism
o Tourism as an engine for social and economic development
o Outlook for internal travel
o Accessibility and barriers to travel
o Stakeholder management
o Foreign investment in tourism
o Monitoring tourism: Observation and data analytics
DESTINATION MARKETING:
o Trends in consumer demand
o Building the destination experience – Stakeholder collaborative approaches
o New product development
o Service design in tourism companies
o The role of DMOs in attracting new markets
o Digital trends in tourism development and marketing
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o International sales and distribution challenges
o Multi-destination cooperation in marketing
o Cooperative building of destination digital image
o The image of destinations and destination branding strategies
o Creative destination marketing strategies
o Iconic attractions and destinations
o Mega events as destination attractors
o Mega events and infrastructure development
o Mega events and environmental, social, and economic impacts
o Sustainability in developed and developing economies
o Environmental preservation and park development
o Sustainable models/experiences of tourism planning and development
TOURISM PRODUCTS
o Wellness and health tourism
o Medical tourism
o Sports tourism
o Leisure and beach tourism
o Nature tourism
o Culture tourism
o Business and the meetings sector
o City tourism
o Cities as drivers of national tourism
o Interpretation for international visitors
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISES
o Trends and innovation in management
o Hidden innovation in tourism
o Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation in tourism
o The creative industries and tourism services
HIGHER EDUCATION AND TOURISM
o The role of universities in economy and society
o Best practice in curriculum development in tourism management
o Student employability
o Training and education
o Staff training and life-long learning in the tourism sector
UNDERSTANDING THE PRESENT, MANAGING THE FUTURE
o Looking into tourism futures / foresight studies
o Responding to new consumers
o Confronting the past: Selling the national story in tourism and events
o The impact of national culture on tourism development
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Guidelines and Submission Details
Contributions by academics and practitioners are welcome in the following categories:
A/ Academic contributions (research papers)
B/ Professional contribution (case studies and discussion papers)
C/ Student contributions (research and case-studies)
D/ Round-table proposals
Contributions can be made in English or in Russian. Russian contributions should have the title
and a 150 word-abstract in English
A/ ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS – Research papers
Extended abstract proposals (max. 5 pages plus references) are required to be submitted by
APRIL 1st 2015. Academic papers will be double-blind reviewed. You will be informed about the
result of the review no later than MAY 20th, 2015. Reviewer recommendations have to be
addressed in the final version of the extended abstract and/or full papers which should be
submitted by JUNE 15th, 2015.
Data-based research papers should follow this format:
1. Introduction and purpose of the study
2. Literature review
3. Methodology
4. Results
5. Discussion and conclusion
Opportunities to publish full papers in tourism journals will be announced in due time.
Please submit your abstract as a MS Word file with your full name and titled as follows:
firstname-lastname-academic.doc. This file should be sent electronically to
conference@netour.eu
B/ PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS – Case studies, discussion papers
Professionals are encouraged to submit contributions about industry trends, discussion papers,
case studies, or other relevant contributions that address the conference theme. A two-page
executive summary of the proposed presentation is required by APRIL 1st, 2015.
Please submit your abstract as a MS Word file with your full name and titled as follows:
firstname-lastname-professional.doc. This file should be sent electronically to
conference@netour.eu
C/ STUDENT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR POSTER SESSIONS – research and case studies
Students are encouraged to submit contributions to the conference under the following two
themes:
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a) Thesis/dissertations (max. 2,000 words): Open for final year and graduate students (Master
or doctoral students) to present their theses or dissertations. We encourage submission of
extended abstracts for both completed and in progress thesis/dissertations.
b) Case studies (max. 2,000 words): Open for graduate students who are encouraged to submit
case studies about industry practice and experiences.
Please submit your abstract as a MS Word file with your full name and titled as follows:
firstname-lastname-student.doc.
D/ ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION TOPICS
Academics and professionals are encouraged to submit proposals for round-table topics. A two-
page proposal is required by APRIL 1st, 2015. Proposals should include (a) an introduction to the
topic and its significance, and (b) a list of proposed contributors that have been identified for
participation in the round-table.
All submissions should be sent electronically to conference@netour.eu by APRIL 1st 2015.
Papers can be submitted EITHER in English OR in Russian and follow the instructions below.
SUBMISSION RULES FOR RESEARCH PAPERS and STUDENT CONTRIBUTIONS
Submitted abstracts must not have been previously presented, scheduled for presentation,
published, or accepted for publication elsewhere. If a paper is under review, it should not
appear in print before the conference.
Formatting your paper. Please follow these guidelines to ensure your paper is reviewed.
The entire paper (title page, body, figures, tables, references) must be in ONE document using
Microsoft Word (.DOC). Name the file as instructed above, depending on the type of
submission.
a. The format for tables and figures, use of references in the text as well as in the
reference list should follow the APA Guidelines (please consult
http://www.apastyle.org/).
b. Use Times New Roman 12-point font, 1.5 spaced, 2.5 cm (1-inch) margin all
around, and A4 paper size (210mm x 297mm or 8.267 inches x 11.692 inches).
c. Number all of the pages of the paper, bottom and centered.
d. The maximum length of the paper is 5 pages (not including the cover page and
the references).
e. The cover page should give the title of the paper as well as all contributing
authors with their respective affiliations.
f. The title will also be listed on the first page of the paper, following the cover
page.
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g. Check that the paper prints correctly (i.e., all imported figures and tables appear)
and ensure that the file is virus-free.
h. Accepted papers that are presented at the conference will be available in an
electronic format for all conference attendees. At least one author must be
present at the conference. Contributions of authors who do not register for and
attend the conference will be withdrawn from the program and from
proceedings.
SUBMISSION RULES FOR PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
The entire proposal must be submitted in ONE document using Microsoft Word (.DOC). Name
the file as instructed above.
a. Use Times New Roman 12-point font, 1.5 spaced, 2.5 cm (1-inch) margin all
around, and A4 paper size (210mm x 297mm or 8.267 inches x 11.692 inches).
b. Number all pages, bottom and centered.
c. The maximum length of the proposal is 2 pages (not including the cover page and
references).
d. The cover page should give the title of the paper as well as all contributing
authors with their respective affiliations.
e. Check that the paper prints correctly (i.e., all imported figures and tables appear)
and ensure that the file is virus-free.
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The scientific committee is composed of colleagues from Russia, the European Union, and
beyond. The committee members and their affiliation will be posted on the conference
website. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/sochi-conference-2015
Conference Academic Program Co-Chairs:
Prof. Frederic Dimanche, Ph.D., SKEMA Business School,
Lidia Andrades Caldito, Ph.D., NETOUR coordinator and Professor, University of Extremadura
Conference Industry Track Coordinators:
Dr. Andrey Apukhtin, Sochi State University
Dr. Yuri Ivanov, St Petersburg Polytechnic University
David Ward-Perkins, SKEMA Business School
For further information, please contact conference@netour.edu
Conference Venue: TBD, Sochi
We look forward to seeing you in Sochi !
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