The 13th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management (ICOHT 2027) will take place on 30–31 July 2027 at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The conference will offer both in-person and online participation.

Organised by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), the event will explore the theme “Tourism at the Crossroads: Balancing Growth, Resilience, and Responsibility.” It will bring together researchers, educators, policymakers and industry professionals to discuss challenges facing tourism and hospitality.

The call welcomes original research, conceptual papers, literature reviews, case studies and contributions from professional practice. Research areas include regenerative tourism, cultural heritage, creative tourism, wellness and spiritual travel, digital transformation, inclusive governance, workforce development and tourism education. Topics also cover artificial intelligence, climate adaptation, community participation and destination resilience.

Abstracts are due by 20 January 2027. Submissions should contain 175–275 words, presented as a single paragraph outlining the research objectives, methods, findings and significance. Authors should submit through the conference’s online portal and indicate their preference for an oral or poster presentation.

Acceptance notifications are expected within two weeks of submission. The early-bird payment deadline is 20 February 2027, while authors seeking publication opportunities should submit full papers by 31 August 2027. Publication consideration is subject to the applicable review process.

Visit the conference website for submission and registration details.