Researchers, academics, industry professionals and policy experts from around the world are invited to participate in the 23rd Annual International Conference on Tourism, which will be held in Athens, Greece, in June 2027. Organized by the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER), the conference is part of the institute’s long-running series of international academic events dedicated to advancing research and dialogue on tourism and related fields.
Founded in 1995, ATINER is an independent global association of academics and researchers that hosts hundreds of international conferences, symposiums and research meetings across a wide range of disciplines. The organization’s mission is to provide a forum where scholars from different countries can exchange ideas, present research findings and discuss emerging developments in their fields.
The tourism conference will bring together specialists from academia, government institutions and the tourism industry to discuss contemporary issues shaping global tourism. According to the organizers, the event welcomes contributions covering a broad spectrum of topics, including tourism geography, tourism economics, tourism management and marketing, hotel and restaurant management, tourism policy, sports tourism, leisure and recreation, tourism education, tourism law, travel intermediaries and the impact of mega-events on destinations.
The conference is expected to provide an international platform for presenting original research, discussing policy challenges and exploring innovative approaches to destination development and tourism governance. Particular attention is expected to be given to sustainable tourism development, tourism planning, visitor management, hospitality innovation and the changing dynamics of global travel markets.
ATINER’s tourism conference is traditionally organized alongside other academic events in Athens, creating opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange among scholars from different fields. The institute emphasizes the international character of its meetings, which have attracted participants from universities and research institutions in more than 100 countries over the past three decades.
Participants will also have opportunities to publish and disseminate their work through ATINER’s academic publication channels. The institute has published conference and working paper series since 2012 and supports the dissemination of research presented at its events.
Athens, one of Europe’s most historic cities and a major cultural tourism destination, will provide a fitting setting for discussions on the future of tourism, hospitality and leisure. The conference is expected to attract a diverse international audience and contribute to ongoing debates surrounding tourism policy, destination competitiveness, sustainability and visitor experience management.
Conference at a Glance
Event: 23rd Annual International Conference on Tourism
Organizer: Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER)
Location: Athens, Greece
Date: June 2027
Topics: Tourism management, tourism marketing, tourism economics, hospitality, sports tourism, leisure and recreation, tourism policy, tourism education and destination development
Participants: Academics, researchers, policymakers and tourism industry professionals from around the world
