2026 AKHT International Conference - Innovations in Hospitality and Tourism Industry: New Challenges and Opportunities

2026 AKHT


  • URL: https://akht.or.kr
  • Event Date: 2026-06-13 ~ 2026-06-14
  • Abstract Submission Date: 2026-04-15
  • Submission Date: 2026-04-15
  • Organizer: The Academy of Korea Hospitality & Tourism (AKHT)
  • Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea

Business, Economics & Management (General)



About the Conference



The Academy of Korea Hospitality & Tourism (AKHT) is pleased to announce the 2026 AKHT International Conference in Seoul, Korea. This conference aims to explore and advance sustainable tourism and hospitality practices by emphasizing ESG management innovation in tourism and hospitality. Scholars, researchers, industry experts, and students are invited to contribute cutting-edge research to this global academic event.



The scope topics include, but are not limited to:

Innovative Practices in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry

ESG Management in Hospitality and Tourism

Sustainable Development in the Global Tourism Industry

Tourism Industry Recovery

Environmental Policies in the Tourism Sector

Ethical Tourism and Responsible Business Practices

Any other areas of general management and hospitality/tourism



Important Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: May 15, 2026



 



Full Paper Submission and Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 5, 2026

* Outstanding conference papers will be given full consideration for publication in the following journals affiliated with the conference. For those who do not wish to be considered for journal publication, full paper submissions are unnecessary.



- Journal of Distribution Science (ESCI/SCOPUS)

- Journal of the Academy of Korea Hospitality & Tourism (KCI)



Submission Guidelines



Abstract Submission:

Abstracts should not exceed 2,000 words.

Abstracts should include submission title, all author(s)/affiliations, and keywords.



Full Paper Submission:

Papers should be between 5,000 and 8,000 words, following APA 7th edition format.

Submissions must be in either English or Korean.

Papers should be original (and not previously submitted published elsewhere).



All submissions should be sent to akht2026@gmail.com as email attachments



Registration & Fees

Early Bird Registration: (Deadline: June 5, 2026)

Non-members $125 USD / Members $100 USD / Students $75 USD



On-Site Registration:

Non-members $150 USD / Members $125 USD / Students $100 USD



 



For inquiries regarding paper submission, registration, and conference details, please contact:



Email: akht2026@gmail.com



Website: https://akht.or.kr/