1st International Virtual Conference on Rural Tourism – Challenges, Scope, and Entrepreneurship Development
Date: 12-13 September 2020
Location: DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India (Virtual Event)
Conference Overview
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are delighted to invite you to the 1st International Virtual Conference on Rural Tourism – Challenges, Scope, and Entrepreneurship Development. The event will be held on 12-13 September 2020 at DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, and is organized by the Centre for Policy and Leadership Development (CPLD), Vardering India, in collaboration with DIT University.
This conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs to exchange and share their experiences, scientific research results, ideas, and applications related to Tourism Science and Hospitality Management, along with opportunities for Entrepreneurship Development in Rural Tourism. The event will cover a range of themes, making it valuable for attendees from diverse fields including economics, tourism, hospitality, and government.
Conference Tracks and Themes
Track 1: Rural Tourism – Opportunities and Challenges
- Tourism Sector Development Opportunities
- Spirituality, Yoga & Nature in Tourism
- Innovation in Tourism
- Tourism Impacts and Scope
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Tourism Mobility and Urban Space
- Destination Marketing and Management
- Human Capital and Tourism Education
- Tourism and the Environment
- Special Interest Tourism
- Visitor Attractions and Events
- Tourism Forecasts
- New Approaches in Tourism Modeling and Reporting
- Education and Competitiveness
- Human Resource Management
- Information Management
- Domestic and International Markets
- Sustainable Development and Ethics
- Social Policy
Track 2: Rural Tourism, Regional Development, and Innovation
- Innovation Economics
- Innovation and Innovative Strategies for Tourism
- Innovative Technology and Application Supporting Modern Business Organizations
- Organizational Culture and Innovation
- Marketing of Innovation and Customer Behavior
- Innovation Networks
- Innovation and SMEs in Tourism and Entrepreneurship
- Innovation Law and Policy
- Innovations and Risks
- R&D Capabilities for Sustainable Rural Tourism
- Economic Growth and Development
- Energy Economics and Environmental Policy
- Monetary and Public Sector Development
Track 3: Innovation in Tourism and Business
- Theoretical Underpinnings of Innovation Management
- Innovation Marketing Strategies
- Globalization, Innovation, and Changes
- The Use of Digital Technology in Tourism and Business
- Innovation and Co-Creation of Visitor Experience
- Social Media in Tourism and Business
- Innovative Human Resources Management
- Business Model Innovation in Tourism and Hospitality
Track 4: Sustainability and Legal Aspects in Tourism and Business
- Overtourism
- Responsible Tourism and Business
- Design for Sustainability in Tourism and Business
- Innovation and Sustainable Destination Development
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Business
- Economic Impacts of Tourism and Business
- Legal Aspects in Tourism
- Legal and Policy Issues, Challenges, and Scope in Rural Tourism and Entrepreneurship
- Policy and E-Governance
- NGT, Law, and Policy for Sustainable Business and Opportunity
Track 5: Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Business
- Entrepreneurship and its Ecosystem
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Culture
- Diversity in Tourism and Hospitality Entrepreneurship
- Social Entrepreneurship/Community Enterprise
- Entrepreneurship and Small Family Business
- Emerging Markets for Tourism and Business
- Entrepreneurial Personality and Motivations
- Online Consumer Behavior in Tourism and Business
- New Organizational Trends in Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship and E-Business
- Efficient Mechanism of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Projects
- Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness
- Sustainable Development and Entrepreneurship
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurial Risk Management
- Entrepreneurship and Crisis Management
Track 6: ICT, Digitization, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning
- IT and Engineering for a Sustainable Future
- ICT in Tourism and Entrepreneurship
- Digital Marketing
- Hardware and Software Technologies for Rural Growth Impact
- Embedded Engineering, AI, and IT: Scope and Opportunities
- Data Mining, Data Generation, and Visualization
- Next Generation Entrepreneurship: Data Algorithms and IoT
- Website Management and Development
- Industry 4.0
- Payment Gateway Development, Business Apps, and Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Tourism
Conference Highlights
- Scientific Sessions: Presentations from top researchers and professionals.
- Peer-Reviewed Papers: All submitted papers will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
- Field Trip: Conference participants interested in experiencing the tourism phenomena and rich natural heritage of Dehradun and Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, will have the opportunity to take part in field trips to explore local attractions.
Important Information
- For more information about the conference, including registration details, themes, and sub-themes, please explore this website.
- To download the official conference brochure, please visit the download section on the website.
We look forward to your participation at the 1st International Virtual Conference on Rural Tourism – Challenges, Scope, and Entrepreneurship Development.
Best regards,
The Organizing Committee
Centre for Policy and Leadership Development (CPLD), Vardering India, Uttarakhand
In collaboration with DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India