Key Topics

Call for Papers – Key Topics

The CACTUS International Conference aims at exploring the impact of most recent events that shaped our tourism industry and society. The conference will focus on a broad range of topics related to tourism and technology in tourism, including the following areas of research (but not limited to):

Area A: Sustainability in Tourism

  • Eco-friendly tourism practices
  • Sustainable destination management
  • Community-based tourism and local empowerment
  • Circular economy in tourism
  • Biodiversity conservation and tourism
  • Climate change and tourism adaptation strategies
  • Sustainable hospitality and green hotels
  • Ethical tourism and responsible travel
  • Sustainability policies and regulations in tourism
  • Sustainable food and beverage management in tourism
  • Eco-tourism and nature-based tourism
  • Sustainable transport and mobility in tourism
  • Waste management in tourism and hospitality
  • Sustainability marketing and consumer behavior in tourism
  • Sustainable tourism development in emerging destinations

Area B: Technology in Tourism

  • Artificial Intelligence in Tourism
  • Blockchain and Metaverse in Tourism
  • Big Data and Management for Travel and Tourism
  • Cloud Computing in Tourism
  • Computer Reservations Systems
  • Engineering and Software Development in Tourism
  • eTourism and Tourism 2.0
  • Green Technology in Tourism
  • Hotel Management Innovation
  • Information Technologies in Tourism
  • Information Systems in Tourism and Hospitality
  • Intelligent Systems in Tourism
  • Robotics in Tourism
  • Technology in Tourism and Tourist Experience
  • Smart Tourism and Smart Destinations

Area C: Tourism and Geography

  • Agrotourism and Technology Applied to Agriculture
  • Challenges for Sustainable Tourism Development
  • City Tourism
  • Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism
  • Economic Sustainability in Tourism
  • Ecotourism
  • Entrepreneurship and SMEs
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility in Tourism
  • Food Production and Service
  • Health and Wellbeing Tourism
  • Heritage Tourism
  • Hospitality and Tourism Fundamentals
  • Hospitality Project Planning
  • Industry Trends
  • Marine and Coastal Areas Tourism
  • Medical Tourism
  • Niche Tourism
  • Post-Pandemic Tourism and Hospitality
  • Religious Tourism
  • Rural Tourism
  • Service Quality and Trends
  • Sport Tourism
  • Statistics in Tourism
  • Sustainable Tourism Development
  • Tourism Industry and Ecology
  • Tourism Development
  • Tourism Geography
  • Tourism Law
  • Tourism Mobilities
  • Urban and Regional Tourism Planning
  • Wildlife and Adventure Tourism

Area D: Tourism Management and Operations

  • Air Transportation Management
  • Archaeological Sites Management
  • Aviation Management
  • Business Operations in Tourism
  • Crisis Management and Tourism
  • Customer Experience Management in Tourism
  • Customer Relationship Management in Tourism
  • Destination Management
  • Event Management
  • Financial Management in Tourism
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Hotel Business Operations
  • Human Resource Management
  • Mathematics and Tourism Management
  • MICE in Tourism
  • Intangible Cultural Heritage Management
  • International Management in Tourism
  • Lodging Operations
  • Operations Management in Tourism
  • Quality Management in Tourism
  • Restaurant and Event Management
  • Strategic Management in Tourism
  • Tour Operations

Area E: Marketing Strategies in Tourism

  • Digital Marketing Applied to Tourism
  • Market Research in Tourism
  • Social Media Marketing in Tourism
  • Tourism Marketing
  • Use of Technology in Tourism Marketing

Area F: Technology and Sustainability in Business Administration

  • Digital Transformation and Business Sustainability
  • Sustainable Business Models and Innovation
  • Green Technologies in Business Operations
  • Corporate Sustainability and ESG Practices
  • Artificial Intelligence in Business Decision-Making
  • Blockchain for Transparent and Sustainable Business Processes
  • Circular Economy in Business Administration
  • Smart Supply Chain Management and Sustainability
  • Ethical Business Practices and Sustainable Leadership
  • Sustainable Human Resource Management
  • Business Process Automation and Sustainability
  • Sustainable Financial Management and Green Investments
  • Data Analytics for Sustainable Business Strategies
  • Cybersecurity in Sustainable Business Operations
  • Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Startups
  • Technology-Driven Social Responsibility in Business

Area G: Services, Technology, and Sustainability

  • Service Innovation and Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality
  • Smart Services and Digitalization in Service Industries
  • Green Practices in Service Industry Operations
  • Sustainable Consumer Behavior in Services
  • Service Quality and Customer Experience in Sustainable Businesses
  • The Role of AI and Automation in Sustainable Services
  • IoT and Smart Service Systems for Sustainable Development
  • Sustainable Business Services and Corporate Responsibility
  • Cloud Computing and Sustainability in Service Operations
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making for Sustainable Service Management
  • Technology for Sustainable Public Services and Governance
  • Green Logistics and Sustainable Supply Chains in Service Industry
  • Sustainability in Retail and E-commerce Services
  • The Impact of 5G and Emerging Technologies on Sustainable Services
  • Ethical and Sustainable Practices in the Service Sector

Interdisciplinary and cross section contributions are also welcomed.

CACTUS 2025 – Contemporary Approaches and Challenges of Tourism Sustainability