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SUMMARY:ENTER25 eTourism conference
DESCRIPTION:eTourism Towards 2060\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe International Federation for Information Technologies and Travel & Tourism (IFITT) proudly announces the upcoming ENTER25 eTourism conference\, set to take place in the historic and vibrant city of Wrocław\, Poland. As the premier global forum at the intersection of technology and tourism\, ENTER25 invites researchers\, practitioners\, and policymakers to explore the theme “eTourism Towards 2060: The Future of ICT in Travel and Tourism.” \nFor over three decades\, the ENTER eTourism conference has led the conversation on the adoption and impact of ICTs in the travel\, tourism\, and hospitality sectors. This year\, we delve deeper into the revolutionary advancements reshaping our industry\, including Generative AI\, service robotics\, the Internet of Things\, and Extended Realities. As these technologies accelerate\, they prompt us to reconsider not just their capabilities but their ethical implications and societal impacts. \nWe invite contributions that address these dynamic challenges and opportunities. This is a call to scholars and industry experts to enrich our understanding with their research and insights into how technology will continue shaping the landscape of travel and tourism. The ENTER eTourism conference proceedings\, known for their significant reach and impact—downloaded millions of times globally—offer contributors a prestigious platform to share their work. More information can be found in our call for contributions. \nConference Details: \n\nLocation: Wrocław\, Poland\nDates: 17-21 February 2025\nRegistration Opens: Soon (Stay tuned for details!)\n\nWhy Attend ENTER25? \n\nEngage with leading minds in the field of eTourism.\nExplore the latest ICT applications and their far-reaching implications.\nExpand your research’s impact through wide publication and dissemination.\nExperience the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of Wrocław.\n\nPrepare to be part of a discussion that not only anticipates the future but helps to shape it. Whether you’re a researcher looking to make a global impact\, a technology enthusiast keen on the latest trends\, or a practitioner eager to apply novel solutions\, ENTER25 is your gateway to the forefront of eTourism. \nStay tuned for more information on registration and event specifics. Join us as we explore the future of travel and tourism at ENTER25\, where your insights contribute to defining the next steps for our industry.
URL:https://ifitt.net/event/enter25-etourism-conference/
LOCATION:WSB Merito University\, ul. Fabryczna 29-31\, Wrocław\, 53-609
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SUMMARY:IFITTtalk on Air: AI and Tourism Marketing
DESCRIPTION:AI and Tourism Marketing: Dive into Our Free Workshop Series and Elevate Your Strategy \nJoin us for a first transformative IFITTtalk on Air on May 8th\, 2024\, at 11 AM CET\, focusing on the power of AI in strategic digital marketing. This insightful session will feature John Bustard and PR Smith\, the renowned author of the SOSTAC® planning model (https://prsmith.org/sostac/)\, widely adopted by major organizations including LinkedIn and KPMG. Learn how this framework can revolutionize your marketing efforts. \nIn addition\, we are excited to unveil a series of free\, hands-on workshops from the MarTech Laboratory. These sessions are specifically designed to harness the potential of generative AI for strategic applications in travel and tourism\, with a special focus on the unique challenges and opportunities within the African travel markets. \nThis event is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to leverage AI as a pivotal tool in their marketing arsenal\, offering a pathway to innovation and skill enhancement. \nDon’t miss this chance to elevate your marketing strategy—secure your spot for the upcoming session. \n  \nRegister now!
URL:https://ifitt.net/event/ifitttalk-on-air-ai-and-tourism-marketing/
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SUMMARY:ENTER24 eTourism Conference
DESCRIPTION:The home for knowledge in ICTs in travel and tourism\nWith the ENTER conference\, the IFITT community is building a unique collection of knowledge on information and communication technologies in tourism. This knowledge is published online and is available for free for everyone. This has proven a highly successful way of publishing academic research as the proceedings have been downloaded millions of times. We now call upon researchers in the travel\, tourism\, hospitality and technology fields to contribute to this endeavour and publish their research in the ENTER proceedings. Read more in Call for Contributions and share your research with the world! \n\n\nENTER is the annual eTourism conference\, organised by the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT). IFITT is the leading independent global community. It was created for discussing\, exchanging\, and developing knowledge about the use and impact of new information and communication technologies (ICT) in the travel and tourism industry and experience. Currently\, the IFITT has more than 10 000 followers from Europe\, Asia\, South and North America\, Africa and Australia. \n\nFor 30 years\, ENTER e-Tourism conference brings together the Tourism and IT industry\, academia\, government\, and other organisations. ENTER offers a worldwide and unique forum to actively exchange\, share\, and challenge state-of-the-art research and industrial case studies on the application of ICTs in travel and tourism. Everyone who shares knowledge\, experience\, and a true passion for ICT in travel and tourism\, is warmly welcome!
URL:https://ifitt.net/event/enter24/
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SUMMARY:ENTER24 PhD Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The future development of tourism is not only a challenge for the tourism industry and researchers but also for Ph.D. students. Focusing on the next generation of researchers is a key solution to improve the quality of research and contribute to the challenging development of information and communication technology research in tourism. \nThe ENTER24 conference organizes a one-day workshop for Ph.D. students who are encouraged to present their research proposals (early and advanced stages) related to information and communication technologies in travel and tourism and receive valuable comments and advice from inspiring members of the IFITT community in a supportive environment. Students can also find answers to their academic and research career questions and expand their network with peers\, researchers\, industry\, and universities from around the world. Journal editors will provide key tips on writing and submitting articles to leading academic journals.
URL:https://ifitt.net/event/enter24-phd-workshop/
LOCATION:Izmir\, Turkey
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SUMMARY:IFITTTalk @Opatija
DESCRIPTION:IFITTTalk@Opatija – Student innovation competition\nIFITTTalk@Opatija will take place on 7 October 2023 at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management (University of Rijeka) as a special event within the Wave 4 Tourism student conference in Opatija. The event is the final of the student innovation competition. At the beginning of July\, the competition was launched with the theme “The future is now: Technology needs of Hilton”. Interested students could form teams of three students and register for the competition by submitting written proposals\, a mood board and a motivation for participation. In the second round\, the selected teams had to submit their final solutions. Six teams will present their ideas on how Hilton could use new and unique technologies to improve internal and external communication\, make the guest experience more enjoyable or increase the productivity of Hilton team members. Teams will have 10 minutes to present their final solution to the judging panel. Following the presentations\, a moderated panel discussion will take place\, featuring the directors of Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa and experts in the field of tourism and hospitality innovation. The panellists will discuss what trends will shape the future of the hospitality industry and provide valuable feedback on the solutions presented by the students. The student audience is encouraged to participate in the discussion. The event will conclude with the announcement of the winners. All participants will receive a certificate of participation\, while the first three places will receive a certificate indicating the place achieved and a Hilton prize.
URL:https://ifitt.net/event/ifitttalkopatija-student-innovation-competition/
LOCATION:University of Rijeka\, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management\, Opatija\, Croatia\, University of Rijeka\, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management\, Ika\, 51414\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
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