The University of Macau will host the 25th APacCHRIE Conference and the 18th APacCHRIE Youth Conference in Macao, China, on 25–28 May 2027. Organised by the Department of Integrated Resort and Tourism Management, the event welcomes researchers, educators, industry professionals and students.

Under the theme “Tourism+ Making an Impact for Now and Tomorrow,” the conference invites research connecting tourism and hospitality with technological, social and economic change. Topics include artificial intelligence and robotics, sustainability and regeneration, community inclusion, wellness, cultural heritage, destination management, workforce development, food and beverage innovation, and gaming and entertainment.

The deadline for abstracts or full papers is 1 February 2027, with final versions due on 19 March 2027. Both deadlines follow Macao time (UTC+8).

For the main conference, authors may submit abstracts of up to 1,500 words or full papers of up to 7,000 words, including references. Contributions will undergo double-blind peer review and may be selected for oral or poster presentations.

The youth conference welcomes undergraduate students in tourism and hospitality management. Its submission limits are 1,000 words for abstracts and 4,000 words for full papers, including references, with accepted contributions presented orally.

Submissions must be original, written in English and follow APA seventh-edition style. At least one author of each accepted contribution must register and present. Separate EasyChair submission portals are available for the main and youth conferences.

Submission enquiries can be directed to main.paper@um.edu.mo or youth.paper@um.edu.mo. Further details and templates are available on the official conference website.