Call for Papers

We are happy to invite researchers, industry professionals and students to submit their latest research, work-in-progress and insights on the following topics:

• Artificial intelligence and Big Data
• Branding, image building and brand management
• Challenges in attracting, retaining and valuing human capital
• Changes in travel behaviour and demand patterns
• Customer experience
• Digital marketing strategies
• Ethics, transparency and greenwashing in marketing
• Experience economy and experiential marketing
• Impacts of tourism on local communities
• Inclusive, accessible, cultural and niche tourism
• Innovation and experiences in gastronomy
• Online reputation and review management
• Risk and safety perception in tourism and hospitality
• Service innovation
• Smart destinations and smart hospitality
• Social media marketing and communication
• Sustainable and regenerative practices
• Tourism-promoting events

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract length: 750 words, including title, five keywords and bibliographic references (APA 7^th edition).
• The abstract must outline research aims, methodology, findings (observed and predicted), and implications.
• The abstract submission template is available at https://algarvewintermeeting.ualg.pt/registration/
• Conference Languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish
• Presentations: 15 minutes.

Important information

• Abstracts will be reviewed anonymously by a minimum of two reviewers.
• Each registered participant can make a maximum of two presentations and be the author or co-author of a maximum of four papers.

Publication opportunities

After the conference, selected authors will be invited to submit their full manuscripts by 30 April 2027 to be published in one of the partner journals. Manuscripts will be double-blind reviewed.