ITSA- AMITY REGIONAL CONFERENCE FOR ASIA ON BRIDGING THE GAPS IN TOURISM KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, REGENERATIVE TOURISM, DIGITAL ECO-SYSTEMS AND GREEN INVESTMENTS AT AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH, NOIDA, INDIA BY FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Supported by Indian Tourism And Hospitality Congress, TRAVEL AGENTS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA, Indian Association of Tour Operators & India Convention Promotion Bureau, Saffron Synergies Private Limited, Mumbai, Travel Biz & Hospitality Biz.

Professor Alastair M. Morrison

International Tourism Studies Association

ITSA is uniquely devoted to scholarly exchange between researchers and practitioners focusing on the growth of tourism worldwide, especially in Asia. Founded in 2006 in Hangzhou, China, ITSA now has an office in London.

Our organization is committed to developing a global tourism leadership forum that facilitates improvements in global hospitality and tourism.

ITSA is unique among international associations of tourism scholars and practitioners. It has the mission to encourage interaction and cooperation between members in developing and developed countries

ITSA-IJTC is represented in the UK at the Greenwich Business School in London and in India at the Institute of Management – Sirmaur. There are also affiliate offices in Alexandria, Egypt; Almaty, Kazakhstan; Beijing, China; and Yogyakarta, Indonesia

ITSA-IJTC Values

  • Bridging the gaps between scholars in the developing and developed countries
  • Bridging the gaps between academics and industry practitioners
  • Promoting educational excellence in tourism and hospitality
  • Promoting inclusivity diversity and equity by bringing together scholars, researchers, and practitioners from various backgrounds
  • Abhorring discrimination of all types, including by gender, race and ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual preference, income and education level, etc.
  • Sharing freely information and data with scholars, practitioners, and others
  • Supporting sustainability of all types in tourism and hospitality and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Promoting good governance in tourism and hospitality
  • Advocating transparency and accountability in tourism and hospitality, and in our own operations
  • Emphasizing the professional development and research skilling of young and early-career scholars
  • Reaching out to countries and regions that are underserved by other associations
  • Leading urban tourism research globally and providing a dialogue platform for research and practice to interact in this context

International Journal of Tourism Cities

International Journal of Tourism Cities is the only academic journal exclusively dedicated to urban tourism research. A peer-reviewed journal, IJTC provides an international forum for the study of urban tourism and tourism cities. The journal aims to be inter-disciplinary in its appreciation of tourism cities and tourism in urban areas.

Aims and scope

International Journal of Tourism Cities (IJTC) welcomes original, theoretically-informed articles from those involved in the planning, management or marketing of tourism in city destination or places adjoining urban areas.

Urban tourism and travel cover many disciplines and impinge on numerous aspects of daily life within cities. Moreover, they play a key role in domestic and international tourism in most countries, and cities often function as key travel gateways and tourism destinations.

IJTC contents include primary research articles, expert discussions on current urban tourism issues, and tourism city case studies. Articles are selected that are relevant to both academics and practitioners. The journal particularly encourages contributions on contemporary topics and issues in urban tourism including smart cities and tourism, environmental impact and sustainable tourism development in cities, citizen and stakeholder involvement in tourism, city destination governance, and the development of policies and standards for city tourism development.

IJTC has four distinct purposes:

  1. To encourage greater research and scholarship related to tourism in urban settings.
  2. To stimulate more interdisciplinary research on tourism in cities, particularly the integration of tourism and urban studies theories and principles.
  3. To generate more research studies on tourism at the edge of cities, where urban and rural areas converge.
  4. To create more literature on best practices in city tourism worldwide through in-depth analyses and the production of exemplary case studies.

IJTC is the official journal of the International Tourism Studies Association (ITSA). ITSA’s main objective is to bridge the gaps in tourism studies and research, education, and training between developed and developing countries. The Association is registered in the United Kingdom, and has an office located at the University of Greenwich in London.The overall purpose of the International Journal of Tourism Cities is to fill these gaps in the tourism research literature from multidisciplinary perspectives.

IJTC is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on all aspects of tourism within cities. The major disciplines and themes are as follows:

  • Anthropology and other social sciences
  • Architecture and landscape architecture
  • City tourism governance, coordination and organisation
  • Consumer behaviour in urban contexts
  • Culture and heritage
  • Economic impacts of tourism on urban areas
  • Environment, climate change and urban sustainable tourism development
  • Events and cities
  • Geographic studies, physical and human
  • Impacts of urban tourism activity on city residents
  • Marketing and branding of city tourism destinations
  • Politics and tourism in cities
  • Tourism planning and development in cities
  • Tourist experiences in urban settings
  • Transportation and tourism within cities
  • Urban studies, urbanism and urban planning

ABOUT AMITY

Amity is the leading education group from India with over 170,000 students studying across 1000 acres of hi-tech campus. At Amity we are passionate about grooming leaders who are not only thorough professionals but also good human beings with values and sanskars. This is just one of the many reasons, why Amity is consistently ranked No.1. Amity has tie-ups with over 100 international Universities in areas of student exchange, faculty exchange, joint research, curriculum development and educational tours for students. Our faculty and senior team travels all over the globe to learn and imbibe the best practices to provide students with a solid foundation for learning.

Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism (AITT), the only Institute in the Country awarded with UNWTO Ted Qual (Tourism Education Quality) Certification in India since 2013, is a unique institution established with the motto to provide the best Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management education to its students. AITT conducts Bachelor, Master and Doctoral Program in Tourism and Hospitality Management and since inception in 2004 more than 2000

students have successfully graduated from the portals of AITT and are bringing laurels to the alma mater as alumni from different walks of corporate world. Amity School of Hospitality (ASH), another important constituent Unit of Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, is also among top 03 ranked Institutions of India, ASH also conducts Bachelor, Master & Doctoral Program in Hospitality Management since inception in 2003 more than 4000 have successfully graduated from the portals of ASH.

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Conference Programme Schedule

Inaugural Programme Schedule: Friday, 07th February 2025

Venue: F 2 Block Auditorium, Amity University Sector 125, Noida Campus

Time

Venue

Sessions

Day 1 (Thursday) February 06th , 2025

09:30 AM- 10:30 AM

F-2 Block Foyer

Registration for Pre-Conference

Workshop I & II

10:30 AM- 12:30 PM

F-2 Block Seminar Hall

Pre-Conference Workshop I

Title - Research Paper Writing : Reviewer’s Perspective

Resource Persons:- Prof. Alastair M Morrison ,
Research Professor, School of Management

and Marketing, University of Greenwich, 

London

Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Bhasin

Professor

Delhi School of Business

12:30 PM- 01:30 PM

  

Lunch Break

02:30 PM- 04:30 PM

F-2 Block Seminar Hall

Pre- Conference Workshop II

UNWTO- Dr. Omar Valdez, Executive Director,

UN Tourism Academy

Prof (Dr) M. Sajnani

Dean Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism

Director Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism

Ms.Sonia Figueras ,

Programme Manager,

UN Tourism Academy

04:30 PM- 06:00 PM

F-2 Block Foyer

Registration for Young Researchers Marathon & Participants of Tourism Mela (Fair)

EVENING AT LEISURE

Day 2 (Friday) February 07th ,2025

09:00 AM onwards

F-2 Block Foyer

Conference Registration & Networking

09:30 AM- 10:00 AM

F-2 Block Seminar Hall

ITSA Board Meeting

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

10:15 AM- 11:00 AM

F-2 Block Auditorium

PRE-INAUGURAL SESSION (Plenary Session-I)

Keynote Address by Prof (Dr) Mariana Sigala, Professor of Marketing , Newcastle Business School, The University of Newcastle, Australia , She is currently the co-editor of the international journal "Journal of Service Theory & Practice" and the editor-in-chief of the international "Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Cases".

Address by Key Note Speaker

11:00 AM- 01:05 PM

F-2 Block Auditorium

INAUGURAL SESSION (Plenary Session- II)
   

Timings

Activities

11:00 AM- 11:03 AM

Invoking & Lightening of the Lamp

11:03 AM- 11:10 AM

Welcome & Felicitations

11:10 AM- 11:14 AM

Introducing the Conference by Joint Chair, Prof (Dr) M Sajnani, Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India

 11:14 AM- 11:20 AM

Welcome Address by Conference Chair, Prof (Dr) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP)

11:20AM- 11:32 AM

Address by Prof. S.P. Bansal, Vice Chancellor, Himachal Pradesh Central University & President ITHC

11:32 AM- 11:45 AM

Address by Prof. Cina Van Zyl, President, International Tourism Studies Association (ITSA)

11:45 AM- 11:55 AM

Visionary and Leadership Thoughts by Dr Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP)

 11:55 AM- 12:10 PM

Address by Dr. Omar Valdez, Executive Director United Nations Tourism (UNWTO) Academy

12:10 PM- 12:30 PM

Address by Chief Guest, Sh. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Ji Hon’ble Union Minister of Tourism & Culture, Government of India

 12:30 PM- 12:45 PM

“Way Ahead and Road Map for the future” Address by Dr Ashok Chauhan, Hon’ble Founder President, Amity Education and Research Group

12:45 PM-01:00 PM

Award Ceremony

01:00 PM- 01:05 PM

Vote of Thanks

01:05 PM

Inauguration of National Tourism Expo in Partnership with TIA (Tourism India Alliance)

LUNCH

02:00 PM- 03:30 PM

 F-2 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session

1-A

 TECHNICAL SESSIONS-I -Tourism & Sustainability

 Regenerative Tourism – A Global Perspective

Chair- Prof (Dr) Mariana Sigala, Newcastle Business School, The University of Newcastle, Australia

Joint Chair- Prof (Dr) Sunil K Kabia, Bundelkhand University , Jhansi UP India

F-2 Block

 MDP Room

Parallel Session

2-A

Managing Sustainability in Tourism through Destinations- A legacy For Future

Chair – Prof (Dr) Christof Pforr, Curtin University Perth, Western Australia

Joint Chair- Prof (Dr) Prashant Gautam, Panjab University Chandigarh

F-3 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session

3-A

Green & Responsible Tourism- A Future Outlook

Chair- Dr. Omar Valdez, United Nation Tourism Academy (UNWTO)

Joint Chair- Sh. Pushpraj Singh Ji, Maharaja Rewa, Chairman HHMCT HHR group of hotels, Bandhav Public Schools.

F-3 Block

 MDP Room

Parallel Session

4-A

Technological Advancements in Tourism, Hospitality & Aviation

Chair- Prof (Dr) Ashish Dahiya, Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Rohtak, Haryana, India

Joint Chair- Dr. Vanessa GB Gowreesunkar, Vice President ITSA & Associate Professor , IIM Sirmaur

F-2 Block Room No. 204

Research Session Part-I 

5-A

Young Researcher Marathon (Hybrid Mode)

Chair- :- Prof. Alastair M Morrison ,University of Greenwich, London

Joint Chair- Prof (Dr) Sandeep Kulshesthra, Himachal Pradesh Central University

03:30 PM

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

04:00 PM- 05:30 PM

 F-2 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session

1-B

TECHNICAL SESSIONS-II Knowledge Economics & Knowledge Management

 Tourism Consumer Behavior : Changing Dynamics & Related Challenges

Chair- Prof. Cina Van Zyl, College of Economic and Management Sciences, UNISA

Joint Chair- Prof. Upasana Gitanjali Singh, University of Kwa Zulu Natal

F-2 Block

 MDP Room

Parallel Session

2-B

Digital Eco-Systems: Emerging Paradigms & Challenges.

Chair- Prof (Dr) Richard Bills, European College of Business and Management

Joint Chair- Prof. (Dr) Subarna Lal Bajracharya, Vice Chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist University

F-3 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session

3-B

Culinary Arts & Gastronomy: Niche Experiences

Chair- Prof. Michael Cheng, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Joint Chair- Prof (Dr) Satvir Singh, Director Academics , National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology

F-3 Block

 MDP Room

Research Session Part- II Young Researchers Marathon (Hybrid Mode)

Chair- Dr. Pinaz Tiwari , Assistant Professor IIM Bodhgaya & ITSA Social Media Manager

Joint Chair- Mr. Vikas Tembhare, DTORR

06:00 PM- 07:00 PM

F-2 Block Room No. 204

Cultural Programme by Amity Students

07:30 PM

  

Conference Dinner for Invited Speakers , Session Chairs & Joint Chairs

DAY 3 (SATURDAY ) , February 08th 2025

09:00 AM-09:45 AM

F-2 Block Foyer

Registration & Networking

09:45 AM- 10:30 AM

F-2 Block Auditorium

Address by Keynote Speaker (Plenary Session- III)

Prof (Dr) Christof Pforr, Discipline Leader (Tourism, Hospitality & Events) and Course Coordinator for Tourism & Hospitality with the School of Marketing, Faculty of Business & Law, Curtin University.

10:30 AM- 11:30 AM

F-2 Block Auditorium

Young Scholars & Philip Pearce TRINERGY Program (ITSA-IJTC) (Plenary Session- IV) by Dr. Vanessa GB Gowreesunkar, Vice President ITSA & Associate Professor , IIM Sirmaur

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

11:45 AM- 1:30 PM

 F-2 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session

1-C

TECHNICAL SESSIONS- III – Destination Management : Global Perspectives

Tourism Impact Assessment : Tools & Challenges

Chair-Prof (Dr) Nimit Chowdhary , Professor, Head of Department, Jamia Milia Islamia University.

Joint Chair- Dr. S.Fatemeh Mostafavi Shirazi, Universiti Sains Malaysia

F-3 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session

2-C

Destination Planning & Development: Issues & Challenges

Chair- Prof (Dr) Gayle MC Pherson, University of West of Scotland

Joint Chair-Dr. Mahesh Chandra Uniyal,Dean & Professor , The Assam Royal Global University

F-3 Block

MDP Room

3-C

Research Session Part- III- Young Researcher Marathon

Chair- Dr. Vanessa GB Gowreesunkar, Vice President ITSA & Associate Professor , IIM Sirmaur

Joint Chair- Dr. Praveen Srivastava, Dept. of Management ,Birla Institute of Technology,Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
   

LUNCH

02:30 PM- 03:15 PM

F-2 Block Auditorium

Parallel Session

1-D

Session by Editors of International Journal of Tourism Cities (IJTC)- Information meeting for Potential Authors, reviewers board members & all others interested in IJTC (Plenary Session -V)

Tourism & Hospitality/ Education – Multi Disciplinary Issue

Chair- Prof (D) S.C. Bagri, HNB Garhwal University

Joint Chair- Dr. Paramita Suklabaidya Professor, School of Tourism & Hospitality Services Management,IGNOU

03:15 PM- 04:15 PM

  

Industry Round Table Discussions (Plenary Session VI)

Theme:- Sustainable Tourism Practices: Strategies for reducing environmental impacts & promoting Eco-Friendly Tourism

Panelists –

  1. Mr Naveen Rizvi - MICE Sector ( Session Moderator) - Executive Director , ICEM
  2. Mr Ajay Bakaya-Hospitality Sector ( Confirmed) -Chairman ,Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd
  3. Mr Pran Sathidaasan -Aviation Sector (Confirmed) -Vice President Commercial Operations, Indian Subcontinent , Fly Dubai
  4. Mr Vikas Khanduri- Tourism Sector- DMC -Managing Director ,Viva Voyages Pvt. Ltd.
  5. Ms Ratna Chadha- Cruise Sector ( Proposed and yet to confirm)- CEO, Tirun.

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

04:30 PM- 05:45 PM

F-2 Block Auditorium

VALEDICTORY SESSION

04:30 PM- 04:35 PM

Welcome of the Guests by Organizing Secretary-

 Prof (Dr) Pranshu Chomplay , Acting HoI Amity School of Hospitality

04:35 PM- 04:45 PM

Conference Outcome Report by Conference Joint Chair- Prof (Dr) M. Sajnani , Dean Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Director Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism

04:45 PM- 04:55 PM

Address by Prof (Dr) Balvinder Shukla

Vice Chancellor AUUP & Conference Chair

04:55 PM- 05:10 PM

Valedictory Key Note Address by Guest of Honor, Dr. Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism , Government of India.

05:10 PM- 05:25 PM

Address by Chief Guest , Sh. Jaiveer Singh ,Hon'ble Minister of Tourism and Culture, Uttar Pradesh (Confirmation Awaited)

05:25 PM- 05:40 PM

Blessings by Hon’ble Founder President Sir

05:40 PM-05:45 PM

Vote of Thanks by Organizing Secretary - Dr. Swati Sharma , Associate Professor Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism

05:45 PM

High Tea

Day 04 – Post Conference Tour- Agra Visit (For Registered Paid International Participants Only)

ITSA CONFERENCE

ITSA CONFERENCE ON

Bridging the Gaps in Tourism Knowledge and Practice: Sustainable Development , Regenerative Tourism , Digital Eco-Systems and Green Investments

AT

AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH, NOIDA, INDIA

BY

FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

07th-09th February 2025 (Tentative)

Time

Venue

Sessions

Day 1 (Thursday) February 06th , 2025

09:30 AM- 10:30 AM

F-2 Block Foyer

Registration for Pre-Conference

Workshop I & II

10:30 AM- 12:30 PM

F-2 Block Seminar Hall

Pre-Conference

Workshop I- Destination Management Specialist

12:30 PM- 01:30 PM

  

Lunch Break

02:30 PM- 04:30 PM

F-2 Block Seminar Hall

Pre- Conference

Workshop II- UNWTO Academy

04:30 PM- 06:00 PM

F-2 Block Foyer

Registration for Young Researchers Marathon & Participants of Tourism Mela (Fair)

EVENING AT LEISURE- CULTURAL & TOURISM ACTIVITIES

Day 2 (Friday) February 07th ,2025

09:00 AM onwards

F-2 Block Foyer

Conference Registration & Networking

09:30 AM- 10:00 AM

F-2 Block Seminar Hall

ITSA Board Meeting

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

10:15 AM- 11:00 AM

I-2 Block Auditorium

PRE-INAUGURAL SESSION

Address by:- Key Note Speaker

11:00 AM- 01:05 PM

I-2 Block Auditorium

INAUGURAL SESSION

   

11:00 AM- 11:03 AM

Invoking & Lightening of the Lamp

11:03 AM- 11:10 AM

Welcome & Felicitations

11:10 AM- 11:14 AM

Introducing the Conference by Co-Chair, Prof (Dr) M Sajnani, Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India

 11:14 AM- 11:20 AM

Welcome Address by Conference Chair, Prof (Dr) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP)

11:20AM- 11:32 AM

Address by Prof. S.P. Bansal, Vice Chancellor, Himachal Pradesh Central University & President ITHC

11:32 AM- 11:45 AM

Address by Prof. Cina Van Zyl, President, International Tourism Studies Association (ITSA)

11:45 AM- 11:55 AM

Visionary and Leadership Thoughts by Dr Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP)

 11:55 AM- 12:05 PM

Address by Guest of Honor, Hon’ble Union Minister of Tourism, Government of India

12:05 PM- 12:20 PM

Address by Sh. Zurab Pololikashvili, Special Guest of Honor, Hon’ble Secretary General, UN World Tourism Organization

12:20 PM- 12:40 PM

Address by Chief Guest, Hon’ble Vice President of India, Sh. Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji

 12:40 PM- 01:00 PM

“Way Ahead and Road Map for the future” Address by Dr Ashok Chauhan, Hon’ble Founder President, Amity Education and Research Group

01:00 PM- 01:05 PM

Vote of Thanks

01:05 PM

Inauguration of State Tourism Fair

LUNCH

 02:00 PM- 03:30 PM

F-2 Block

Seminar Hall

 TECHNICAL SESSIONS-I -Tourism & Sustainability

Parallel Session I- Green Investments & Global Technological Innovations

F-2 Block

 MDP Room

Parallel Session II- Managing Sustainability in Tourism through Destination- A legacy For Future

F-3 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session III- Green Tourism- A Global Work towards Sustainability

F-3 Block

 MDP Room

Parallel Session IV- Technological Advancement in Tourism Hospitality & Aviation

F-2 Block Room No. 204

Research Session Part-I Young Researcher Marathon (Hybrid Mode)

03:30 PM

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

04:00 PM- 05:30 PM

F-2 Block

Seminar Hall

TECHNICAL SESSIONS-II Knowledge Economics & Knowledge Management

Parallel Session V- Tourism Consumer Behavior : Changing Dynamics & Related Challenges

F-2 Block

 MDP Room

Parallel Session VI- Tourism Economics- Metrics & Measurements

F-3 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session VII- Entrepreneurship in Tourism & Hospitality – Issues & Challenges

F-3 Block

 MDP Room

Parallel Session VIII- Culinary Arts & gastronomy : Niche Experiences

F-3 Block

 MDP Room

Research Session Part- II Young Researchers Marathon (Hybrid Mode)

06:00 PM- 07:00 PM

F-2 Block Room No. 204

Cultural Programme by Amity Students

07:30 PM

  

Conference Dinner for Invited Speakers & Participants

DAY 3 (SATURDAY ) , February 08th 2025

09:00 AM-10:00 AM

  

Registration & Networking

10:00 AM- 10:30 AM

  

Address by Keynote Speakers

10:30 AM- 11:30 AM

  

Young Scholars & Philip Pearce TRINERGY Program (ITSA-IJTC)

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

11:45 AM- 1:30 PM

F-2 Block

Seminar Hall

TECHNICAL SESSIONS- III – Destination Management : Global Perspectives

Parallel Session IX- Tourism Impact Assessment : Tools & Challenges

F-2 Block

MDP Room

Parallel Session X- Private Public Partnership : Stakeholders’ perspectives

F-3 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session XI- Destination Plannings & Development: Issues & Challenges

F-3 Block

MDP Room

Parallel Session XII- Rural Tourism & Pro-Poor Tourism: Case reflections

F-3 Block

MDP Room

Research Session Part- III- Young Researcher Marathon
   

LUNCH

02:30 PM- 03:30 PM

F-2 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session XIII- Tourism & Hospitality/ Education – Multi Disciplinary Issue

Parallel Session XIV- IJTC- Information meeting for Potential Authors, reviewers board members & all others interested in IJTC

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

03:45 PM- 05:15 PM

F-2 Block Auditorium

VALEDICTORY SESSION

03:45 PM- 03:55 PM

Welcome of the Guests

03:55 PM- 04:10 PM

Conference Outcome Report

04:10 PM- 04:25 PM

Address by Vice Chancellor &

Conference Chair

04:25 PM- 04:40 PM

F-2 Block Auditorium

Address by Guest of Honor

04:40 PM- 05:00 PM

Address by Chief Guest

05:00 PM- 05:15 PM

Blessings by Hon’ble Founder President Sir

05:15 PM-05:20 PM

Vote of Thanks

05:20 PM

High Tea & Good Bye

Day 04 – Post Conference Tour- Agra Visit (For Registered Participants Only)
     

Workshop

Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism (FHT) in collaboration with UN Tourism

Organises

 A One Day Workshop on

Sustainable Tourism: A Blueprint for a Greener Future

Brief Description of the workshop:

Sustainable tourism is not just a trend; it's a blueprint for creating a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible travel industry. This workshop, "Sustainable Tourism: A Blueprint for a Greener Future," explores innovative approaches and best practices that aim to reduce the environmental impact of tourism while fostering positive relationships with local communities and cultures.

Participants will learn about the latest strategies for sustainable travel, including eco-friendly transportation, responsible waste management, and the importance of supporting local economies. The workshop also addresses the critical role of conservation in tourism, highlighting the ways in which the industry can protect wildlife and preserve natural habitats.

Through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and case studies, attendees will gain valuable insights into how sustainable tourism practices can be implemented in real-world scenarios. This workshop provides the tools and knowledge to help you contribute to a greener and more sustainable future for tourism. Join us as we create a blueprint for responsible and impactful travel that benefits both people and the planet.

Proposed Programme Schedule

09:20 -10:30

Registration

10:30 – 12:30 

Pre-Conference

Workshop I- Destination Management Specialist

12:30 -14:30

Tea Break

14:30 – 16:30

Pre- Conference

Workshop II- UNWTO Academy

Fees Details

Registration fee Category

Early Bird (USD)for International Delegates till 20th November 2024

Early Bird (INR) (Excluding Conference Dinner)

Post 20th November International Delegate (USD)

Post 20th November National Delegate (INR)

Workshop Participation

UNWTO Academy

25

1000

35

1500

Research Journal Writing

25

1000

35

1500

Detailed Conference Programme Schedule

Time

Venue

Sessions

Day 1 (Thursday) February 06th , 2025

09:30 AM- 10:30 AM

F-2 Block Foyer

Registration for Pre-Conference

Workshop I & II

10:30 AM- 12:30 PM

F-2 Block Seminar Hall

Pre-Conference Workshop I

Title - Research Paper Writing : Reviewer’s Perspective

Resource Persons:- Prof. Alastair M Morrison ,
Research Professor, School of Management

and Marketing, University of Greenwich, 

London

Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Bhasin

Professor

Delhi School of Business

12:30 PM- 01:30 PM

  

Lunch Break

02:30 PM- 04:30 PM

F-2 Block Seminar Hall

Pre- Conference Workshop II

UNWTO- Dr. Omar Valdez, Executive Director,

UN Tourism Academy

Prof (Dr) M. Sajnani

Dean Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism

Director Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism

Ms.Sonia Figueras ,

Programme Manager,

UN Tourism Academy

04:30 PM- 06:00 PM

F-2 Block Foyer

Registration for Young Researchers Marathon & Participants of Tourism Mela (Fair)

EVENING AT LEISURE

Day 2 (Friday) February 07th ,2025

09:00 AM onwards

F-2 Block Foyer

Conference Registration & Networking

09:30 AM- 10:00 AM

F-2 Block Seminar Hall

ITSA Board Meeting

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

10:15 AM- 11:00 AM

F-2 Block Auditorium

PRE-INAUGURAL SESSION (Plenary Session-I)

Keynote Address by Prof (Dr) Mariana Sigala, Professor of Marketing , Newcastle Business School, The University of Newcastle, Australia , She is currently the co-editor of the international journal "Journal of Service Theory & Practice" and the editor-in-chief of the international "Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Cases".

Address by Key Note Speaker

11:00 AM- 01:05 PM

F-2 Block Auditorium

INAUGURAL SESSION (Plenary Session- II)
   

Timings

Activities

11:00 AM- 11:03 AM

Invoking & Lightening of the Lamp

11:03 AM- 11:10 AM

Welcome & Felicitations

11:10 AM- 11:14 AM

Introducing the Conference by Joint Chair, Prof (Dr) M Sajnani, Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India

 11:14 AM- 11:20 AM

Welcome Address by Conference Chair, Prof (Dr) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP)

11:20AM- 11:32 AM

Address by Prof. S.P. Bansal, Vice Chancellor, Himachal Pradesh Central University & President ITHC

11:32 AM- 11:45 AM

Address by Prof. Cina Van Zyl, President, International Tourism Studies Association (ITSA)

11:45 AM- 11:55 AM

Visionary and Leadership Thoughts by Dr Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP)

 11:55 AM- 12:10 PM

Address by Dr. Omar Valdez, Executive Director United Nations Tourism (UNWTO) Academy

12:10 PM- 12:30 PM

Address by Chief Guest, Sh. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Ji Hon’ble Union Minister of Tourism & Culture, Government of India

 12:30 PM- 12:45 PM

“Way Ahead and Road Map for the future” Address by Dr Ashok Chauhan, Hon’ble Founder President, Amity Education and Research Group

12:45 PM-01:00 PM

Award Ceremony

01:00 PM- 01:05 PM

Vote of Thanks

01:05 PM

Inauguration of National Tourism Expo in Partnership with TIA (Tourism India Alliance)

LUNCH

02:00 PM- 03:30 PM

 F-2 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session

1-A

 TECHNICAL SESSIONS-I -Tourism & Sustainability

 Regenerative Tourism – A Global Perspective

Chair- Prof (Dr) Mariana Sigala, Newcastle Business School, The University of Newcastle, Australia

Joint Chair- Prof (Dr) Sunil K Kabia, Bundelkhand University , Jhansi UP India

F-2 Block

 MDP Room

Parallel Session

2-A

Managing Sustainability in Tourism through Destinations- A legacy For Future

Chair – Prof (Dr) Christof Pforr, Curtin University Perth, Western Australia

Joint Chair- Prof (Dr) Prashant Gautam, Panjab University Chandigarh

F-3 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session

3-A

Green & Responsible Tourism- A Future Outlook

Chair- Dr. Omar Valdez, United Nation Tourism Academy (UNWTO)

Joint Chair- Sh. Pushpraj Singh Ji, Maharaja Rewa, Chairman HHMCT HHR group of hotels, Bandhav Public Schools.

F-3 Block

 MDP Room

Parallel Session

4-A

Technological Advancements in Tourism, Hospitality & Aviation

Chair- Prof (Dr) Ashish Dahiya, Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Rohtak, Haryana, India

Joint Chair- Dr. Vanessa GB Gowreesunkar, Vice President ITSA & Associate Professor , IIM Sirmaur

F-2 Block Room No. 204

Research Session Part-I 

5-A

Young Researcher Marathon (Hybrid Mode)

Chair- :- Prof. Alastair M Morrison ,University of Greenwich, London

Joint Chair- Prof (Dr) Sandeep Kulshesthra, Himachal Pradesh Central University

03:30 PM

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

04:00 PM- 05:30 PM

 F-2 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session

1-B

TECHNICAL SESSIONS-II Knowledge Economics & Knowledge Management

 Tourism Consumer Behavior : Changing Dynamics & Related Challenges

Chair- Prof. Cina Van Zyl, College of Economic and Management Sciences, UNISA

Joint Chair- Prof. Upasana Gitanjali Singh, University of Kwa Zulu Natal

F-2 Block

 MDP Room

Parallel Session

2-B

Digital Eco-Systems: Emerging Paradigms & Challenges.

Chair- Prof (Dr) Richard Bills, European College of Business and Management

Joint Chair- Prof. (Dr) Subarna Lal Bajracharya, Vice Chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist University

F-3 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session

3-B

Culinary Arts & Gastronomy: Niche Experiences

Chair- Prof. Michael Cheng, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Joint Chair- Prof (Dr) Satvir Singh, Director Academics , National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology

F-3 Block

 MDP Room

Research Session Part- II Young Researchers Marathon (Hybrid Mode)

Chair- Dr. Pinaz Tiwari , Assistant Professor IIM Bodhgaya & ITSA Social Media Manager

Joint Chair- Mr. Vikas Tembhare, DTORR

06:00 PM- 07:00 PM

F-2 Block Room No. 204

Cultural Programme by Amity Students

07:30 PM

  

Conference Dinner for Invited Speakers , Session Chairs & Joint Chairs

DAY 3 (SATURDAY ) , February 08th 2025

09:00 AM-09:45 AM

F-2 Block Foyer

Registration & Networking

09:45 AM- 10:30 AM

F-2 Block Auditorium

Address by Keynote Speaker (Plenary Session- III)

Prof (Dr) Christof Pforr, Discipline Leader (Tourism, Hospitality & Events) and Course Coordinator for Tourism & Hospitality with the School of Marketing, Faculty of Business & Law, Curtin University.

10:30 AM- 11:30 AM

F-2 Block Auditorium

Young Scholars & Philip Pearce TRINERGY Program (ITSA-IJTC) (Plenary Session- IV) by Dr. Vanessa GB Gowreesunkar, Vice President ITSA & Associate Professor , IIM Sirmaur

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

11:45 AM- 1:30 PM

 F-2 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session

1-C

TECHNICAL SESSIONS- III – Destination Management : Global Perspectives

Tourism Impact Assessment : Tools & Challenges

Chair-Prof (Dr) Nimit Chowdhary , Professor, Head of Department, Jamia Milia Islamia University.

Joint Chair- Dr. S.Fatemeh Mostafavi Shirazi, Universiti Sains Malaysia

F-3 Block

Seminar Hall

Parallel Session

2-C

Destination Planning & Development: Issues & Challenges

Chair- Prof (Dr) Gayle MC Pherson, University of West of Scotland

Joint Chair-Dr. Mahesh Chandra Uniyal,Dean & Professor , The Assam Royal Global University

F-3 Block

MDP Room

3-C

Research Session Part- III- Young Researcher Marathon

Chair- Dr. Vanessa GB Gowreesunkar, Vice President ITSA & Associate Professor , IIM Sirmaur

Joint Chair- Dr. Praveen Srivastava, Dept. of Management ,Birla Institute of Technology,Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
   

LUNCH

02:30 PM- 03:15 PM

F-2 Block Auditorium

Parallel Session

1-D

Session by Editors of International Journal of Tourism Cities (IJTC)- Information meeting for Potential Authors, reviewers board members & all others interested in IJTC (Plenary Session -V)

Tourism & Hospitality/ Education – Multi Disciplinary Issue

Chair- Prof (D) S.C. Bagri, HNB Garhwal University

Joint Chair- Dr. Paramita Suklabaidya Professor, School of Tourism & Hospitality Services Management,IGNOU

03:15 PM- 04:15 PM

  

Industry Round Table Discussions (Plenary Session VI)

Theme:- Sustainable Tourism Practices: Strategies for reducing environmental impacts & promoting Eco-Friendly Tourism

Panelists –

  1. Mr Naveen Rizvi - MICE Sector ( Session Moderator) - Executive Director , ICEM
  2. Mr Ajay Bakaya-Hospitality Sector ( Confirmed) -Chairman ,Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd
  3. Mr Pran Sathidaasan -Aviation Sector (Confirmed) -Vice President Commercial Operations, Indian Subcontinent , Fly Dubai
  4. Mr Vikas Khanduri- Tourism Sector- DMC -Managing Director ,Viva Voyages Pvt. Ltd.
  5. Ms Ratna Chadha- Cruise Sector ( Proposed and yet to confirm)- CEO, Tirun.

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

04:30 PM- 05:45 PM

F-2 Block Auditorium

VALEDICTORY SESSION

04:30 PM- 04:35 PM

Welcome of the Guests by Organizing Secretary-

 Prof (Dr) Pranshu Chomplay , Acting HoI Amity School of Hospitality

04:35 PM- 04:45 PM

Conference Outcome Report by Conference Joint Chair- Prof (Dr) M. Sajnani , Dean Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Director Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism

04:45 PM- 04:55 PM

Address by Prof (Dr) Balvinder Shukla

Vice Chancellor AUUP & Conference Chair

04:55 PM- 05:10 PM

Valedictory Key Note Address by Guest of Honor, Dr. Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism , Government of India.

05:10 PM- 05:25 PM

Address by Chief Guest , Sh. Jaiveer Singh ,Hon'ble Minister of Tourism and Culture, Uttar Pradesh (Confirmation Awaited)

05:25 PM- 05:40 PM

Blessings by Hon’ble Founder President Sir

05:40 PM-05:45 PM

Vote of Thanks by Organizing Secretary - Dr. Swati Sharma , Associate Professor Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism

05:45 PM

High Tea

Day 04 – Post Conference Tour- Agra Visit (For Registered Paid International Participants Only)

Schedule For Workshops

Schedule For Young Researcher Marathon

Patron Information

Chief Patron

Dr. Ashok K Chauhan
Hon’ble Founder President Amity University

Patron

Dr. Atul Chauhan
Hon’ble Chancellor
Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida

Patron

Dr. Aseem Chauhan
Hon’ble Chancellor Amity University Haryana, Gurugram

Co-Patron

Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla
Vice Chancellor Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida

Registration Fees

S.No.

Registration Fee Category

Post 20th November 2024

Indian Delegates

Physical Attendance

Virtual Attendance

Physical Attendance

Virtual Attendance

1

ITSA Member

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USD $300

USD $ 60

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INR 4000

INR 2500

2

Non ITSA Member

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USD $330

USD $ 85

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INR 4000

INR 2500

3

Research Scholar/ PG Student/Young Researchers Marathon

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USD $ 100

USD $ 50

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INR 2500

INR 1500

4

Workshop Registration 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a. UNWTO Academy

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USD $ 45

USD $ 25

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INR 1250

INR 900

 

b. Research Journal Writing

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USD $ 45

USD $ 25

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INR 1250

INR 900
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Participation Fees for Amity Students- Certificate & Lunch included

Rs. 500/

6

Participation Fees for Non Amity Students- Certificate & Lunch included

Rs. 1000/

Note:

* Excluding Accommodation for all category of Registered Conference Delegates

*Conference Gala Dinner & Post Conference Tour is applicable on only Fully Paid (USD) & registered International ITSA / Non ITSA member/ Developing /Third World Countries participants.

* National Registered Participants for Networking during Gala Dinner can also register by making additional payment & registration as applicable (INR 4000 for Gala Dinner and INR 2000 for Post Conference Tour )

Cancellation/ Refund Policy for Conference participants

A refund will be made against any cancellations after deducting the processing fee of US$50 for all requests received in writing before 31st December 2024. All cancellations received after 31st December 2024 shall be considered as non-refundable but can be transferred to another person from the same category and from the same Institution/ University provided if request is received before 30th November 2024. In such a case there will be a penalty of US$70 as processing charge.

PARTNERS FOR PUBLICATION OF CONFERENCE PAPERS & PROCEEDINGS:

  • Edited Book of accepted, presented and peer reviewed papers by Springer (Scopus- Indexed) (only high quality selected, submitted, reviewed & Presented Full papers by Authors.
  • International Journal of Tourism Cities (IJTC) Taylor Francis
  • CABI Conference Proceeding

IMPORTANT DATES For Conference

  • Final Version Submission: 20th January 2025
  • Full Paper Template

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

  • Two submission formats are possible for Conference presentations: abstract (500 words) or full paper (up to 3,500 words). All submissions will be reviewed based on their quality and suitability for the Young Researcher Marathon & Conference. If the submissions pass the review process, they will be accepted for presentation in the form of either stand-up or poster The Best Paper Review Committee will conduct a refereed review of recommended full papers.
  • Submissions must be original and should not be already published nor under review for publication
  • Please indicate the author’s name and affiliation only on the cover page of the submission and they should not appear Please refer to the submission template on the conference website.
  • Once the submission is accepted for presentation, at least one of the authors must register for and present the research at the Conference or their abstract/paper will be removed from the Conference program.
  • Template for Full Paper Submission

The Scientific Committee

 

Name of Committee Member

Affiliation --University/College

1

Prof. Prashant Gautam

Professor, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Panjab University Chandigarh, India

2

Prof. Sunil Kabia

Professor Tourism and Hospitality Management and Director, IQAC, Bundelkhand University , Jhansi UP India

3

Prof. Parikshat Manhas

Chairman ,Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education & Professor, The Business School, University of Jammu, India

4

Prof S C Bagri

Former Vice Chancellor Himgiri Zee University and Dean, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, HNB Garhwal Central University, Garhwal, India

5

Prof. Mohinder Chand

Professor Tourism and Hospitality Management , Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, Kurukshetra University, Haryana India

6

Prof Evangelos Christhou

Professor of Marketing and Dean, Faculty of Economics and Business, International Hellenic University , Greece

7

Prof. Deepak Chhabra

School of Community Resources & Development Arizona State University, USA

8

Prof Shirley Guevarra

Professor Tourism and Hospitality Management , University of Phillipines,

9

Prof. H.E. Parsa

Baron Hilton Chair in Lodging and Professor,Daniels College of Business, University of Denver, Colorado , US

10

Christof Pforr

Professor at Curtin University Perth Western Australia

11

Prof. Cinà van Zyl

University of South Africa, South Africa

12

Assoc. Prof. Vanessa Gaitree Gowreesunkar

Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur, India

13

Prof. Alastair M. Morrison

University of Greenwich, UK

14

Prof. J.Coca-Stefaniak

University of Greenwich, UK

15

Dr. Jithendran Kokkranikal

University of Greenwich, UK

16

Prof. Lina Zhong

Beijing International Studies University, China

17

Dr. Cristina Maxim

University of West London, UK

18

Assoc. Prof. Jonathon Day

Purdue University, USA

19

Assoc. Prof. Cláudia Seabra

University of Coimbra, Portugal

20

Asst. Prof. Ye Shen

Cal Poly University, USA

Advisory Committee

Prof. Lav Kush Mishra, Department of Tourism, BR Ambedkar University, Agra, U.P.

Mr. Abhishek Gupta, Executive Director, Indian Convention Promotion Board

Prof. Manoj Dixit, Vice Chancellor, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, Rajasthan

Mr. Sanjeet, Director, Durga Das Publications Pvt. Ltd. (DDPL)

Prof. Deepak Raj Gupta, School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, University of Jammu, Jammu, India

Mr. Naveen Rizvi, Executive Director, Integrated Conference and Event Management-ICE

Prof. Dr. Sarah Hussain- Head Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Mr. Runeep Sanga, Executive Director, Pacific Asia Travel Association

Mr. Rajiv Mehra, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators

Prof. Manjula Chaudhary, Dept. of Tourism & Hotel Management, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India

Mr. Vikas Khanduri, Director, Viva Voyages

REGISTRATION DETAILS FOR Young RESEARCHERS MARATHON

YOUNG RESEARCHERS MARATHON PARTICIPANTS

Early Bird Registration (Before 20th November 2024) USD 80 / INR 1200

Registration (Post 20th November 2024) USD 100 / INR 2000

Note: Publication Processing fees will be additional, subject to the Publication Journal Policy.

INCLUSIONS FOR Young RESEARCHERS MARATHON PARTICIPANTS

  • Conference participation for all session
  • Conference tea/Coffee and Lunch on the day of Paper Presentation
  • Conference student Kit

Workshop Participation

Early Bird (USD)for International Delegates till 20th November 2024

Early Bird (INR) (Excluding Conference Dinner)

Post 20th November International Delegate (USD)

Post 20th November National Delegate (INR)

UNWTO Academy

25

1000

35

1500

Destination Management

30

1000

40

1500

Research Journal Writing

25

1000

35

1500

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS

  • A 50% refund will be made for cancellations received in writing by 30th November 2024
  • No refund after 30th November 2024
  • To cancel a registration and request a refund, a written request must be sent to Young Researchers Marathon Organizing Team
  • Additional details can be provided on

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CONTACT DETAILS

For any information, please feel free to reach out to:

Conference Organizing Committe

Prof. Dr. M. Sajnani- 9811228801

Prof. Dr. Pranshu Chomplay - 9810569251

Prof. Dr. Rajnish Shukla- 9971992503

Dr. Swati Sharma- 9899598629

Dr. Manoj Sharma-9216091123

Email Id: itsaamity2025@amity.edu

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