About the Conference

The 10th International Scientific Conference in the field of Tourism and Hospitality, SITCON 2025, will be held at Singidunum University in Belgrade on October 16, 2025.

The main topic of this year’s conference is:

Tourism for People, Planet and Prosperity - What needs to happen by 2030?

SITCON 2025 proudly marks the 10th jubilee edition of the annual international scientific conference hosted by Singidunum University — celebrating a decade of academic excellence and professional dialogue, contributing to the fields of tourism and hospitality. Over the years, SITCON has grown into a recognized platform that brings together researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to address the actual issues and transformative changes shaping the global tourism landscape. The main conference topic resonates strongly with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the urgent need for the tourism industry to realign its priorities. As the world approaches the 2030 deadline for achieving the SDGs, SITCON 2025 will serve as a space for critical reflection and forward-looking dialogue on how tourism can be more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient in the face of mounting global challenges.

Hosted by Singidunum University, SITCON 2025 reflects a long-standing commitment to connecting researchers, educators, and industry professionals. The conference will spotlight key topics essential for shaping the next generation of tourism, such as: sustainable destination development, responsible travel behavior, digital innovation, circular economy practices, community empowerment, and ethical governance in tourism systems.

This year’s SITCON invites professionals from across the tourism industry — from travel agencies and tour operators to hoteliers, transport providers, and entrepreneurs — to come together, share ideas, and build meaningful partnerships. It is a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, share successful models, and build lasting partnerships that contribute to a tourism sector aligned with people’s well-being, environmental integrity, and long-term prosperity.

The Conference Agenda will include both scientific and expert panels, carefully curated to balance scientific depth and practical relevance. A dedicated scientific panel will present cutting-edge research and theoretical developments, while practical panels will tackle real-world challenges and solutions in the tourism and hospitality industries. Details about the panel topics and featured speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Key Highlights:

• Official Language: English
• Publication Opportunity: The Conference Proceedings will include all accepted manuscripts
• Journal Recommendation: Exceptional papers presented at SITCON 2025 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
• SDG and Tourism Management
• 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 11, 2025 – Deadline for Abstract Submission
• September 12, 2025 – Deadline for Extended Abstract Submission
• September 26, 2025 – Notification of Extended Abstract Acceptance
• October 16, 2025 – Conference Date
• November 5, 2025 – 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.