The 13th International Scientific and Professional Congress on Cultural Tourism (CITC 2027) will take place in Agadir, Morocco, on 23–24 March 2027. The congress will be held in Morocco for the first time, marking a further step in its international development.

Under the theme “Cultural tourism, digital transition and climate urgency: Innovating for resilient and authentic destinations,” the congress will bring together researchers, tourism professionals, institutional representatives and public officials to discuss the present and future of cultural tourism.

Key topics will include digitalisation, artificial intelligence, cultural heritage, sustainability, authenticity and territorial resilience. Discussions will explore how cultural tourism destinations can respond to technological and environmental change while preserving their distinctive characteristics and cultural identities.

The congress aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, establish new collaborative networks and support the development of more innovative and sustainable cultural tourism models that respect destinations and their identities.

Further information about participation, paper submissions and key dates will be announced in due course.

Conference at a Glance

• Event: 13th International Scientific and Professional Congress on Cultural Tourism (CITC 2027)

• Original Name: XIII Congreso Internacional Científico-Profesional de Turismo Cultural

• Dates: 23–24 March 2027

• Location: Agadir, Morocco

• Theme: Cultural tourism, digital transition and climate urgency: Innovating for resilient and authentic destinations

• Participants: Researchers, tourism professionals, institutional representatives and public officials

• Main Focus: Digitalisation, artificial intelligence, cultural heritage, sustainability, authenticity and territorial resilience

• Objectives: Knowledge exchange, collaborative networks and the development of innovative, sustainable cultural tourism models that respect local identities

• Participation and Paper Submissions: Details to be announced

• Submission Deadlines: To be announced