The 17th India International Hotel, Travel & Tourism Research Conference (IIHTTRC 2027) will take place on 11–12 March 2027. The conference is organised by the Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BCIHMCT), based in New Delhi, India.

Announced on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2026, the conference will focus on integrating the Indian Knowledge System with global tourism and hospitality education. Its theme places the preparation of the next generation of tourism and hospitality professionals at the centre of the discussion.

Conference at a Glance

• Event: 17th India International Hotel, Travel & Tourism Research Conference (IIHTTRC 2027)

• Organiser: Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BCIHMCT), New Delhi, India

• Dates: 11–12 March 2027

• Theme: “Shaping the Future Host: Integrating Indian Knowledge System with Global Tourism and Hospitality Education for Gen-Next Talent”

• Main Focus: Indian knowledge, global tourism and hospitality education, and the development of the next generation of professionals

• Conference Brochure: IIHTTRC 2027 Brochure