Pre-conference Workshops (optional)

Mode: Physical

Pre-conference workshops bring to the delegates two-day intensive trainings and coaching on research-related topics. With the workshop speakers who are prominent professors and editors of SCOPUS-indexed journals, this will be good learning opportunities for the students, academics, and emerging researchers. Delegates can choose to participate in either one of the following workshops:

• Quantitative Data Analysis using SmartPLS 4 for Social Science Research

• Publication Coaching: A Hands-on Guidance by Editors

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Opening and Closing Ceremonies

Mode: Hybrid

ICRTH2023 will be officiated by official from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Indonesia). Delegates will be welcomed by a cultural performance followed by welcoming remarks from the conference co-chairs and opening speeches from the leading figures in the global tourism sector. During the closing ceremony, IPB University and Bogor authority will have their commitment declaration to responsible tourism initiatives.

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Keynote Speech and Expert Dialogues

Mode: Physical

A keynote speech and two dialogues will be delivered by prominent speakers to discuss about the contemporary issues of responsible tourism and sustainable development.  While the keynote speech will be delivered on Day 1, the two expert dialogues will be conducted on Day 2 of the conference.

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Concurrent Blocks – In-conference Workshops (WOR)

Mode: Physical

In-conference workshops are designed to maximize the interactions between the speaker and the delegates. The sessions will feature speakers from government agencies, private sectors, and young entrepreneurs to share what and how-to-do related to responsible tourism initiatives and business.

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Concurrent Blocks – Industrial Seminars (SEM)

Mode: Physical

Industrial seminars will host practitioners and professional speakers to share their thoughts and works that will lead to fruitful discussions as well as a good opportunity for delegates to network. The seminars will follow the following sub-themes:

• Green Economy and Green Investment

• Low Emission, Zero Waste and Biodiversity Conservation

• Tourism and SDGs

• Tourism and Community Empowerment

• Tourism and Small and Micro Enterprises

• Sustainable Hospitality Management

• The Future of Tourism and Hospitality Education

• Tourism, Innovation, Destination Management

• Tourism Marketing and Entrepreneurship

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Concurrent Blocks – Academic Presentations (ACA)

Mode: Hybrid

Academic presentations will present the research outcomes of both seasoned and young/emerging researchers. This session welcomes students to present their research works as well. While physical sessions do not limit the number of presentations, only 40 academic extended abstracts will be accepted to present virtually based on a first come first served basis.

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Community-based Tourism Exploration in Bogor City

Mode: Physical

Delegates who attend the conference physically will be brought on a 3-hour exploration trip. They will not only visit Bogor Botanic Gardens (an important evidence in the historical development of science in Indonesia) but also engage in other types of community-based tourism activities.

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Responsible Tourism Fieldwork (optional)

Mode: Physical

The 3-day-2-night fieldwork consists of a visit to Mount. Gede Pangrango National Park and the surrounding areas including engagement with the community members. Beside discussing responsible tourism during the conference, the fieldwork is a good avenue to put responsible tourism into practice and build connection and networking among the delegates and community.

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Legacy

As addition to our commitments to green investments, we will not provide notebooks, printed brochures or flyers, nor plastic bottled water for the delegates. Instead, each delegate will receive a conference kit comprising conference booklet and other information in a flash disk as well as a tumbler. Drinking water dispensers will be placed at convenient corners for delegates to refill their glasses or tumblers.

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Social Events

The conference will include social events to maximize networking opportunities:

• A gala dinner to welcome conference delegates

• A designated area for networking during the conference

• Booths displaying local products and services