2026 AKHT
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/