"Driving Innovation: Entrepreneurship and Sustainability in Tourism & Hospitality at the 15th IIHTTRC

The 15th IIHTTRC at BCIHMCT, from February 27 to March 1, 2025, will explore AI's role in sustainable tourism and hospitality. Join us for this pivotal event.

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The Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BCIHMCT) is proud to announce the 15th edition of the India International Hotel, Travel & Tourism Research Conference (IIHTTRC), scheduled to take place from February 27 to March 1, 2025. Since its inception in 2009, this premier international conference series has grown to become a pivotal platform for the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries.

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The 2025 conference will focus on the theme “Rethinking Tourism & Hospitality: AI and Sustainable Transformation.” In alignment with the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) 2025 theme of “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” The event will highlight innovations and entrepreneurship avenues in sustainable tourism and hospitality. Special attention will be given to how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can inspire innovative solutions while ensuring a balance between technological advancement and sustainability.

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The conference will provide an engaging platform to discuss the integration of AI and sustainability in tourism and hospitality operations. Topics will include innovative AI models, sustainable transformational practices, ethical and social implications, and entrepreneurial opportunities that align with the theme. Discussions will also explore the role of AI in reshaping business models, enhancing efficiency, and supporting sustainable rural tourism and inclusive growth.

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Participants can anticipate an array of enriching activities, including research presentations, workshops, interactive forums, and keynote addresses by distinguished experts from academia and industry. Entrepreneurs and innovators will have the chance to showcase sustainable tourism models, highlighting successful case studies that demonstrate the synergy between AI and environmental stewardship.

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Original research articles, case studies, and policy discussions from academicians, practitioners, and entrepreneurs are invited. Selected quality papers will be published in the “Indian Journal of Applied Hospitality Tourism Research” (Volume 17, ISSN 0975-4954), an annual peer-reviewed open-access journal indexed in UGC CARE. Additionally, selected works will feature in an ISBN-edited book titled “Re-thinking Tourism & Hospitality: AI and Sustainable Transformation.”

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BCIHMCT, a NAAC “A+”-accredited institution affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, continues to showcase its commitment to fostering innovation, academic excellence, and sustainable practices. By hosting this groundbreaking event, the institute aims to inspire a global dialogue on entrepreneurship, sustainability, and the transformative power of AI in the hospitality and tourism sectors.