About the Conference

The 9th International Scientific Conference in the field of Tourism and Hospitality, SITCON 2024, will be held at Singidunum University in Belgrade on October 17, 2024.

The main topic of this year’s conference is: Tourism Transformed: Rethinking Strategies for Modern Tourism

SITCON 2024 builds upon its legacy of eight successful conferences, with a renewed focus on advancing scientific research and practical applications in the tourism and hospitality sectors. Amidst the profound shifts caused by globalization, rapid technological advancements, and contemporary challenges, the conference serves as a vital platform for addressing emerging trends and charting the course for the future of tourism.

Singidunum University, as the host institution, is committed to facilitating meaningful discourse and collaboration among stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industries. The conference will explore a diverse range of topics crucial for modern management practices, including sustainable tourism development, digital transformation, destination marketing strategies, and the integration of innovative technologies.

SITCON 2024 offers a unique opportunity for professionals, researchers, and industry leaders from various sectors such as travel agencies, tour operators, hotels, transportation companies, and related businesses to exchange insights, share best practices, and forge partnerships that drive excellence and innovation in the global tourism landscape.

The conference will feature four distinct panels, embodying the conference’s dual emphasis on scientific exploration and practical applicability. The scientific panel will showcase cutting-edge research and theoretical frameworks, providing a foundation for understanding the complexities of contemporary tourism dynamics. Simultaneously, three practical panels will focus on key industry topics. Panel topics as well as panel speakers will be announced soon.

Key highlights

• Official Language: English
• Publication Opportunity: All accepted manuscripts will be included in the Conference Proceedings.
• Journal Recommendation: Exceptional papers presented at SITCON 2024 may be recommended for publication in the prestigious European Journal of Applied Economics (M51).

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Conference Topics

• Tourism Management
• Tourism Policy, Planning, and Development
• Crisis Management in Tourism & Hospitality
• Innovations and creativity in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Sustainable & Responsible Tourism Development
• Green Technology in Tourism & Hospitality
• Information Technologies and Systems in Tourism & Hospitality
• The Use of Modern Technologies in Gastronomy
• Robotics in Tourism and Intelligent Systems in Tourism
• Smart Destination, eTourism and Tourism 2.0
• Tourism and Hospitality in Rural Areas
• Digital Marketing Applied to Tourism & Hospitality
• Tourism Branding
• Consumer Behaviour & Tourist Experience
• Human Resource Management in Tourism & Hospitality
• Tourism Industry Competitiveness
• Health and Safety in Tourism & Hospitality
• Alternative and Innovative Product Development in Tourism & Hospitality Industry
• Entrepreneurship and SMEs in Tourism
• Recent Developments in MICE Tourism
• Creative Industries and Events in Tourism
• Contemporary Trends in F&B Management
• Tourism and Financial Management
• Public-private partnership in tourism

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Important Dates

• July 5, 2024 – Deadline for Abstract Submission
• September 6, 2024 – Deadline for Extended Abstract Submission
• September 27, 2024 – Notification of Extended Abstract Acceptance
• October 17, 2024 – Conference Date
• November 1, 2024 – Deadline for Full Paper Submission

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Registration Fee

Registration fee is obligatory for all authors presenting at the Conference. Presentation at the conference and publication of the manuscripts in the Conference Proceedings are charged to the authors in the amount of 40 €. Payment instructions will be sent to Registered Authors upon acceptance of the manuscript for presentation at the Conference.

The registration fee is charged per paper regardless of the number of authors. One person can participate as the author or co-author of a maximum of three papers.