Conference main topics

Macro-Level

• Global crisis’ impact upon the hospitality industry;

• EU and tourism: programs, projects, funding opportunities;

• Sustainable development of tourism;

• Tourism and economic development at regional and local levels;

• Entrepreneurial dimensions in tourism and economic growth;

• Entrepreneurial challenges in tourism;

• New venture creation in tourism;

• Entrepreneurship policy and tourism;

• Ecopreneurship and tourism;

• Women entrepreneurship in tourism;

• Social entrepreneurship, social innovation and tourism;

• Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in tourism;

• Economic impact upon tourism and hospitality industry;
  Good practices in tourism governance, policy-making and management;

• Education and training in tourism and hospitality;

• Tour operator and travel agency relations in tourism;

• Tourism networks;

• Innovation in tourism.
   

Micro-Level

• Hospitality marketing and branding strategies;

• Marketing research and hospitality;

• Human resources strategies for tourism and hospitality industry;

• Financial management and financial feasibilities in the hospitality industry;

• Hotel industry development and management;

• Quality service strategies for the hospitality industry;

• Restaurant and foodservice industry management;

• Information technology development for the hospitality industry;

• Accounting techniques in the hospitality industry.
   

 Types of Tourism

• Leisure and entertainment industry;

• Green hospitality;

• Cultural and heritage tourism development;

• Events management and planning;

• Tourism policy and strategies for governments and cities/regions;
  Rural tourism;

• Tourism online;

• Mobile tourism.