International Tourism and Hospitality Management Conference
30 September - 04 October 2015
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dear student,
For the past 5 years we have dedicated our time to identify a conference for our postgraduate students. The aim of this conference is give students the opportunity to present
their work, obtain feedback and engage with fellow students and academics. The postgraduate conference is a highlight of our year and has proved to be very successful. This
year, the conference we have chosen is the International Tourism and Hospitality
Conference held in Sarajevo from 30 September to 4 October. This document contains
all the information regarding the conference, topics, important dates and registration
etc. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions!
I hope to see you in Sarajevo!!
Kind regards
Prof Martinette Kruger
1. About Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is its administrative, economic,
cultural and educational center. The city center of Sarajevo is a unit of local self-governance,
which consists of four municipalities: Old City, Center, New City and New Sarajevo.
The city is famous for its traditional religious diversity, with adherents of Islam, Orthodoxy,
Catholicism and Judaism coexisting there for centuries. Due to this long and rich history of
religious diversity and coexistence Sarajevo has often been called the "Jerusalem of Europe”.
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The modern city arose as an Ottoman stronghold in the 15th century. Sarajevo has attracted
international attention several times throughout its history: In 1914 it was the site of the
assassination that sparked World War I, while seventy years later it became the host city of
the 1984 Winter Olympics. Unfortunately, Sarajevo underwent the longest siege in modern
military history during the Bosnian War which happened in 1992-1995. The war destructed
the old city almost completely and the effects of war can still be seen in many parts of the
city even after almost 20 years.
Today the city is recovering and adjusting to a post-war reality, as a major center of culture
and economic development in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo was also the first city in
Europe and the second city in the world to have a full-time operational electric tram network
running through the city, the first being San Francisco. Lonely Planet has named Sarajevo as
the 43rd best city in the world and in December 2009 listed Sarajevo as one of the top ten
cities to visit in 2010.
2. Conference Hotel
Conference Hotel Radon Plaza Hotel established in 2006 is a 5 star business hotel in
Sarajevo. It is located along the main city highway leading up to the city center from the
direction of south – west. It is only five minutes away from the Sarajevo airport and about ten
minutes from downtown. It offers pleasant accommodation with a variety of amenities at the
right price. It is an ideal choice for those who want a quiet stay close to all key destinations
and interesting spots in Sarajevo. The hotel reflects the highest luxury and premium service
with 117 rooms, 1 presidential suite, 2 superior suites, wellness center, conference rooms,
bars, and restaurant and entertainment center. Hotel also offers activities such a bowling and
billiard, and a variance of other services as well. Our well-trained staff- is accustomed to a
high-profile clientele and will efficiently procure or arrange anything for the guests. Link to
hotel www.radonplazahotel.ba
3. Conference Topics
International Tourism and Hospitality Management Conference (ITHMC) will provide a
unique forum for attendees from academia, industry, government, and other organizations to
actively exchange, share, and challenge state of the art research and industrial case studies
Main Themes

Protected Areas and Tourism
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
Urban Tourism and Cultural Heritage

GIS Applications in Tourism

Hospitality, tourism management and marketing

Destination marketing and management

Sustainable tourism

Tourism and environment

Tourism planning and regional development
Sub Themes

Climate change and tourism

Community involvement in tourism
operations
development
hospitality industry


and tourism

International issues and cross-
Destination
cultural research
marketing
and

management
New theoretical perspectives on
human resource management
Distribution systems and distribution

Niche tourism
strategies

Operational management
Education and training in tourism

Organizational buying behavior
and hospitality

Organizational theory and tourism
Electronic
marketing
and
e-
research
commerce

Protected areas and tourism,

Entrepreneurship

Research

Equality, gender and diversity issues
hospitality
in tourism organizations
management

Ethical concerns in marketing and

Small
management
enterprises

Financial management
hospitality

Food
service
marketing
and

management

and
Human resources


tourism

Crisis and tourism

for
Consumer behavior in hospitality


Human resource strategies and
and
innovations
marketing
and
in
in
and
medium-sized
tourism
and
Special interest tourism marketing
and management
Future trends in the hospitality and

Sustainable tourism
tourism marketing and management

Technology and competitiveness
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
GIS applications in tourism

Technology and management

Health and wellness tourism

Tourism and environment

Hospitality and tourism information

Tourism and urban planning
systems

Tourism planning and regional

Hospitality and tourism management

Hospitality and tourism marketing

Types of tourism and sustainability

Hospitality and tourism operations

Urban

Hospitality and tourism product
development
heritage
development and management
4. Important Dates and Registration
International Tourism and Hospitality Management Conference
Dates of the Conference
30 September - 4 October 2015
Deadline for Abstract Submission
April, 24, 2015
Deadline for Full text Submission
July 31, 2015
Notification of Acceptance
August 3, 2015
Registrations starts
August 3, 2015
Deadline for Registration
August 28, 2015
Registration:
€150
Registration Package Includes:
Participation in all sessions
Welcome cocktail
4 Refreshments (Coffee/Tea/Cookies)
Conference proceedings (soft copy)
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tourism
and
cultural
Conference bag
File folder
Notebook
Pen
Badges
Conference schedule handout
5. Social Activity Packages
Please refer to the conference website (http://www.ithmc.com/) for affordable package
options.
6. Pre- or post-tour
Due to Sarajevo’s location, there are various options to consider for a pre-or post-tour.
Countries to consider include Croatia, Serbia, Italy, Austria and Slovenia. The most
affordable destination will be considered. Dates and the destination will be confirmed once
after acceptance of abstracts as this depends on interest and the size of the group.
7. Who can attend?
All Masters and PhD students, who are currently busy with their study or have completed
their study last year, are welcome!
8. Funding
In the case where students’ institutions are not able to financially assist, students will have to
fund the conference themselves. However, depending on the number of students who are
interested, there are possible sponsors available.
9. Contact person
Please contact Prof Martinette Kruger ([email protected]) no later than 1 April 2015 if
you are interested in attending the conference or if you have any questions.
Additional information regarding the conference can be obtained from their website:
http://www.ithmc.com/
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