Positions & Opportunities

Positions & Opportunities Teaching Opportunity

Final Week to Apply: NWU International Teaching Week 2026 | Potchefstroom, 14–18 September 2026

North-West University's Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences hosts its first International Teaching Week from 14 to 18 September 2026 at the Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa, under the theme "African Footprints: Transforming Teaching and Learning in a Digital Age". The School of Tourism Management subtheme is "Sustainable Footprints: Educating for Responsible Tourism Futures". A chance to teach, share knowledge, and network. Applications close 30 July 2026.

July 25, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers & Scholarships: GWTTRA 2026 | Reno, Nevada, 20–22 October 2026

The GWTTRA Annual Conference at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, Nevada, from 20 to 22 October 2026, invites faculty and graduate students to present research, apply for a new Student Immersion Program, or seek one of three $200 academic scholarships. All tourism researchers are welcome, from any university and any region. Early submission deadline: 31 July 2026; regular deadline: 11 September 2026.

July 25, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Postdoctoral Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tourism Economics | North-West University, South Africa

The TREES research entity at North-West University, South Africa, invites applications for a three-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tourism Economics, commencing 1 November 2026. The role offers a tax-free stipend of R488,280 per annum and focuses on tourism valuation, demand modelling and forecasting, tourist behaviour, and impact modelling. For early-career researchers with a PhD within the last four years. Deadline: 17 August 2026.

July 25, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Abstracts

Final Call for Abstracts: ICCA Congress 2026 Special Research Stream | Panama City, 8–11 November 2026

The ICCA Congress 2026 Special Research Stream, chaired by Prof Nellie Swart (UNISA), convenes in Panama City from 8 to 11 November 2026 to critically rethink value, legacy, and knowledge in convention tourism and events. Delivered through ICCAUni, it welcomes conceptual, empirical, and critical work, with selected papers invited to the Journal of Convention and Event Tourism. Extended abstract deadline: 21 August 2026.

July 25, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: NextGen Experience Summit 2026 | Hong Kong, 11–13 December 2026

The inaugural NextGen Experience Summit 2026, hosted by CUHK's School of Hotel and Tourism Management from 11 to 13 December 2026, explores "Reimagining Sports, Tourism, and Beyond". Eleven sub-themes span the experience economy, sport consumer behaviour, sport tourism, AI, the Greater Bay Area sport economy, and more. Abstracts up to 2,500 words. Deadline: 31 August 2026.

July 25, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

2nd Call for Papers: IFSPA 2026 | Hong Kong, 17–21 December 2026

The International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports (IFSPA) 2026, co-organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, convenes in Hong Kong from 17 to 21 December 2026 under the theme "Greening Our Globe in Action: Advancing Sustainable and Resilient Maritime and Air Transport". The submission system is open, bringing together scholars, industry, and government on the future of maritime and air transport. Paper deadline: 3 September 2026.

July 25, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Student Competition

Call for Participation: Mediterranean Tourism Future Talent Competition & Hackathon 2026 | Malta, 24–27 November 2026

The first Mediterranean Tourism Future Talent Competition and Hackathon 2026 takes place in Malta from 24 to 27 November 2026, as part of the Mediterranean Tourism Research Conference. University teams from across the Mediterranean and beyond develop research-based, actionable ideas for the future of tourism, through a team competition and a cross-university hackathon. Participation is subsidised. Hosted by the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation, chaired by Prof. Dimitrios Buhalis.

July 25, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: Special Issue on AI-Enabled Tourism Research and Practices | APJTR

The Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research invites papers for a special issue, "Walking and Working with AI: AI-Enabled Tourism Research and Practices". Six scope areas span AI-practitioner and AI-researcher collaboration, AI-driven methodology, experience design and operations, responsible AI ethics, and AI-driven innovation. Guest-edited by Gang Li, Haiyang Xia, and Rob Law. Submission deadline: 30 April 2027.

July 25, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

1st Call for Papers: 8th International Conference on Events (ICE2027) | Bangkok, 13–17 December 2027

The 8th International Conference on Events (ICE2027), hosted by Silpakorn University in Bangkok from 13 to 17 December 2027, invites abstracts under the theme "Making Waves in Thailand: Embracing the Past to Chart Our Futures in Events". More than twenty themes span festivals, MICE, event tourism, technology, and sustainability, with traditional paper and poster presentations and an optional full paper for the proceedings.

July 25, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Postdoctoral Fellowship

Expression of Interest: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Surrey

The University of Surrey is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher in AI, computer vision, or machine learning to co-develop a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship on privacy-preserving AI for understanding human behaviour in real-world service environments. The project sits at the intersection of computer vision, responsible AI, and sustainability, with access to a real-world hospitality field site. Expressions of interest are invited ahead of the MSCA call.

July 12, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Applications

Call for Applications: Executive Editor(s)-in-Chief, Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education

International CHRIE (ICHRIE) is inviting applications for Executive Editor(s)-in-Chief of the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education, one of its flagship journals. This voluntary editorial leadership role carries a four-year term beginning January 2027, following a transition phase with the current editors. Applications are welcome from individuals and co-editing teams. Deadline: 15 September 2026.

July 12, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Faculty Positions

Faculty Positions: Hospitality & Tourism at CUHK Business School (SHTM)

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management at CUHK Business School is hiring across two tenure-track posts in hospitality and tourism: an Assistant Professor position closing 15 January 2027 and starting August 2027, and an open-rank position at all ranks with negotiable rank and start date. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through the CUHK career site.

July 12, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Contributions

Call for Contributions: (Co)Existence with Tourism: Beyond Sustainability? | Zadar, 21–24 April 2027

The Institute for Tourism and the University of Zadar invite contributions to "(Co)Existence with Tourism: Beyond Sustainability?", an international transdisciplinary conference in Zadar, Croatia, from 21 to 24 April 2027. Six streams critically revisit sustainability in tourism, from degrowth and steady-state thinking to justice and regeneration. Keynotes by Gössling, Pratt, Smith, and Mikulić. Abstract deadline: 31 January 2027.

July 12, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Abstracts

Call for Abstracts: 2nd Tourism & Hospitality Postgraduate Conference | Drakensberg, 21–25 September 2026

The University of Zululand, with NOUN and TESA, invites postgraduate students, early-career researchers, and academics to the 2nd Tourism and Hospitality Postgraduate Conference at Champagne Sport Resort, Drakensberg, from 21 to 25 September 2026, under the theme "Reimagining Tourism and Hospitality through African Perspectives". Held in hybrid format, with proceedings under an ISBN or a journal special issue. Abstract deadline: 2 August 2026.

July 12, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: TTRA Europe 2027 | Bournemouth, 30 March–3 April 2027

TTRA Europe 2027, hosted by Bournemouth University from 30 March to 3 April 2027, explores "Tourism 2040: Human-Centered Futures in Smart and Regenerative Ecosystems". Twenty-two tracks span AI, sustainability, wellbeing, and regenerative value creation, alongside a Doctoral Colloquium and an industry best-practice track. Paper submission deadline: 15 January 2027.

July 6, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: RTCP-GCAT 2026 | Macao & Hengqin, 27–30 November 2026

RTCP-GCAT 2026, jointly organised by the Macao University of Tourism and Sun Yat-sen University, runs across Hengqin and Macao from 27 to 30 November 2026 under the theme "New Paradigms for Future Regional Tourism: Intelligence & Creativity". Abstracts in Chinese or English, ISBN proceedings, and recommendations to supporting journals including several special issues. Abstract deadline: 15 October 2026.

July 6, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: 37th Annual CAUTHE Conference | Parramatta, 8–11 February 2027

The 37th Annual CAUTHE Conference, hosted by Western Sydney University in Parramatta from 8 to 11 February 2027, invites full papers and extended abstracts under the theme "Rethinking the Visitor Economy: Inclusive Futures for People, Place and Planet". Thirteen sub-themes align to the UN Sustainable Development Goals across people, place, and planet. Submission deadline: 1 September 2026.

July 6, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Abstracts

Call for Abstracts: 5th APIRTP Conference | Takasaki, Japan, 8–11 January 2027

The 5th Asia Pacific Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Conference (APIRTP) invites abstracts for its meeting at Takasaki City University of Economics, Japan, from 8 to 11 January 2027, on the changing nature of religion in society and the future of faith tourism and pilgrimage. Around thirty themes, keynote speakers from across Japan, and publication in the International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage. Abstract deadline: 15 September 2026.

July 3, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: APacCHRIE 2027 | Macao, 25–28 May 2027

The University of Macau invites submissions to APacCHRIE 2027, held in Macao SAR from 25 to 28 May 2027 under the theme "Tourism+ Making an Impact for Now and Tomorrow". Around twenty thematic areas span AI, sustainability, workforce futures, and experience design, across both a main conference and a youth conference. Submission deadline: 1 February 2027.

July 2, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: 18th International Conference on Island Tourism | Trapani, Sicily, 28–31 October 2026

OTIE invites abstracts for the 18th International Conference on Island Tourism, held in Trapani, Sicily, from 28 to 31 October 2026 under the theme "European Islands in Transition: Policy, Development and Resilience". Eight thematic tracks, keynote speakers from across Europe, and publication in the International Journal of Islands Tourism. Abstract deadline: 7 September 2026.

July 2, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Faculty Position

Founding Faculty Invitation: Hospitality, Tourism and Business Management | Association of Global Educators (AGE Network)

The Association of Global Educators (AGE Network) is inviting doctoral-qualified academics to express interest in founding adjunct faculty positions at a new university in the process of establishment in the United States. Three fully online graduate programmes are being assembled: a Master of Business Administration, a Master of AI in Business, and a Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The invitation is at the expression-of-interest stage; the institution is in its formal proposal phase, with state authorisation and accreditation being pursued. Anticipated faculty compensation is USD 5,000 to 7,500 per course per semester, subject to proposal approval.

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: 7th Marrakech International Conference on Tourism Research (MICTR 2026) | Marrakech, 10–13 November 2026

The 7th Marrakech International Conference on Tourism Research (MICTR 2026) takes place in Marrakech, Morocco, from 10 to 13 November 2026 under the theme “The AI Turn in Tourism: Narrative Shift or Real Transformation?” The conference is interdisciplinary and welcomes submissions on all tourism research topics, not only those addressing AI. Abstracts in English, French, or Arabic should be emailed to mictr.conference@gmail.com by 30 June 2026.

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Special Issue

Call for Papers: “Ethics of Digital Transformation in Tourism and Hospitality” | Journal of Information Technology & Tourism (SSCI, Q1)

The Journal of Information Technology & Tourism (SSCI, Q1) has announced a special collection on “Ethics of Digital Transformation in Tourism and Hospitality,” guest-edited by researchers from Macao University of Tourism, Arizona State University, Temple University, and Beijing Technology and Business University. The collection invites conceptual and empirical research on algorithmic bias, privacy, digital labour, platform governance, responsible innovation, and related themes. Preliminary abstracts are due 15 August 2026; full papers may be submitted from 1 September 2026 through 15 March 2027.

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: ITSA 2026 Biennial Conference | Peking University, Beijing, 31 October–3 November 2026

The International Tourism Studies Association marks its 20th anniversary with the ITSA 2026 Biennial Conference at Peking University in Beijing, China, from 31 October to 3 November 2026. The conference theme is “From Bytes to Sites: AI-Driven Transformation and Place-Centered Experiences for Future Tourism,” and welcomes submissions across tourism, hospitality, and related disciplines. A dedicated “Pitch & Polish: Meet the Editors” session and fast-track journal review pathways are featured. Submission deadline: 31 July 2026.

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: 4th One Belt, One Road, One Tourism International Conference (Second Call)

The 4th One Belt, One Road, One Tourism International Conference has issued a second call for papers, inviting research on the themes of Development, Marketing, and Sustainability in tourism. Topics span digital transformation and smart tourism, destination management, sustainability, consumer behaviour, cultural tourism, and the relationship between tourism and geopolitics, with a particular focus on Belt and Road Initiative contexts. Submission deadline: 30 August 2026. Location: Chiang Rai, Thailand

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: ENTER27 eTourism Conference | Madrid, 12–16 January 2027

ENTER27, the eTourism conference organised by IFITT, will take place in Madrid from 12 to 16 January 2027. The conference invites contributions on human-centered digital ecosystems in tourism across nine research themes, including AI and robotics, ethics and governance, smart destinations, and workforce transformation. Accepted full papers will be published in Springer's Scopus-indexed proceedings. Submission deadlines: full papers 13 September 2026; working papers 11 October 2026; other formats 11 November 2026.

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Programme

Master’s in International Tourism Management (14th Edition) | Rey Juan Carlos University, Spain

The 14th edition of the Master’s in International Tourism Management at Rey Juan Carlos University in Spain combines coursework in cultural heritage and tourism industry management with research training and an optional internship. Students may pursue a double degree at the University of Savoie-Mont Blanc or the University of Sorbonne through an Erasmus+ placement, with graduates on the international pathway receiving a UNESCO-UNITWIN Network diploma. Pre-registration closes 24 June 2026.

June 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Leadership Program

Virscend Oxford/Cambridge Global Leadership Program – Summer 2026

The inaugural Virscend Oxford/Cambridge Global Leadership Program runs from 2 to 8 August 2026 in residence at St. Hilda's College, University of Oxford, covering artificial intelligence, geopolitics, innovation, and sustainability through an executive-style residential experience. Participants earn an Oxford certificate on completion. Enrollment closes 12 June 2026 and places are limited; interested students should contact the programme lead directly.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – IJTS Special Issue: The K-Culture Effect on Tourism, Hospitality and Events

The International Journal of Tourism Science (IJTS) is calling for submissions to a special issue on the K-Culture Effect, examining how K-pop, K-dramas, K-food, and K-beauty have shaped global tourism behaviour, destination marketing, hospitality innovation, and consumer experience. Extended abstracts are due by 30 June 2026, with full papers invited from accepted authors by 31 August 2026 and publication expected in November 2026.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Editorial Vacancy

Editor-in-Chief Vacancy – Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events

Taylor & Francis is recruiting an Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, a peer-reviewed international journal covering governance, regulation, and policy across tourism, leisure, and events. Full details of the role and how to apply are available on the Taylor & Francis editor recruitment page.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – EMEA CHRIE 2026, Dubai, 9–12 November 2026

The EMEA CHRIE 2026 Annual Conference takes place in Dubai from 9 to 12 November 2026 under the theme Beyond the Map: Defining the Future of Tourism. The organising committee has extended the submission deadline to 20 June 2026, covering full papers, posters, lecturer's lounge topics, and symposia across seven research tracks spanning marketing, workforce, gastronomy, sustainability, and gender in hospitality and tourism.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – HICSS-60 Tech-Enabled Customer Experience Minitrack, Hawaii

HICSS-60, the 60th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, includes a minitrack on Tech-Enabled Customer Experience inviting research on AI personalisation, omnichannel experience, human-AI collaboration, and digital service design. The paper submission deadline is 15 June 2026, with the conference taking place at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, from 5 to 8 January 2027.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Book Chapters

Call for Book Chapters (No Fees) – Amazon & Caribbean Tourism, Springer

An international call for book chapters (no fees of any kind) has been issued for a Springer Nature World Sustainability Series volume on tourism, biodiversity, and sustainable development in the Amazon and Caribbean. Contributions are invited across six thematic areas spanning ecotourism, blue-green economies, governance, technology, and regional integration. The abstract deadline is 15 July 2026, and initial submissions are accepted in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – IMPACT2026, Hong Kong, 6–8 December 2026

IMPACT2026 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 6 to 8 December 2026, addresses digital transformation and sustainable futures in hospitality and tourism. The conference invites extended abstracts and full papers across themes spanning AI and robotics, sustainability, consumer behaviour, entrepreneurship, and education, with a submission deadline of 30 September 2026 and notification by 31 October 2026.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – ICDES 2027, Milan

ICDES 2027, the International Conference on Destinations, Events and Sports, takes place at IULM University in Milan from 6 to 9 June 2027 under the theme Resilience, Regeneration, Connections and Creativity. The conference invites extended abstract submissions across nine topic areas covering mega-events, regenerative destination management, technology, cultural industries, and sports tourism, with a deadline of 31 October 2026 and seven partner journals offering expedited review for selected papers.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – TTRA Europe 2027, Bournemouth University

The Travel and Tourism Research Association 2027 European Chapter Conference will be held at Bournemouth University from 30 March to 3 April 2027, under the theme Tourism 2040: Human-Centered Futures in Smart and Regenerative Ecosystems. The four-day programme incorporates a Doctoral Colloquium, an industry best-practice stream, core conference pillars, and twenty special tracks, bringing together researchers and practitioners to examine the structural transitions shaping tourism towards 2040.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Career Resources

Hospitality Jobs UK: A Specialist Job Board for the UK Hospitality Sector

Hospitality Jobs UK is a specialist job board listing vacancies across the full range of UK hospitality sectors, from hotels and restaurants to events, catering, and leisure. For researchers in the field, dedicated industry platforms also offer a practical window into labour market conditions, the skills employers currently value, and how recruitment demand is distributed across different segments and regions of the industry.

June 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Job Vacancy

Lecturer in Tourism and Event Management – University of the Sunshine Coast

A Lecturer in Tourism and Event Management position is open for applications at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), Queensland, Australia.

May 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – MTC26 & MTF26, Malta

MTC26, the Mediterranean Tourism Knowledge Exchange and Policy Conference, takes place in Malta from 24–27 November 2026 as part of MTF26, the 11th Mediterranean Tourism Forum, organised by the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation. Abstract submission deadline: 15 September 2026

May 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

WCST2026 – 4th World Conference on Smart Tourism

Submissions are now open for the 4th World Conference on Smart Tourism (WCST2026), held 16–19 December 2026 at Duy Tân University in Da Nang, Vietnam, under the theme “Synergizing Industry and Academia: Harnessing AI for Transformative Tourism and Hospitality in the Global South”. Full / Short Paper submission deadline: 30 July 2026

May 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – IRSSM 14

The submission deadline for the 14th International Research Symposium in Service Management (IRSSM 14) is approaching. Hosted online by Ankara University, Türkiye, the symposium runs from 14–17 July 2026 under the theme “Rethinking Service Management in Emerging Economies: Sustainability, Digital, and Societal Impact”.

May 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers – ICARDC XVIII: Rural China Unbound

The 18th International Conference on Agriculture and Rural Development in China (ICARDC XVIII), themed “Rural China Unbound: Exploring New Concepts, Theories and Paradigms,” will be hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University from 11–13 December 2026. The submission deadline is 30 May 2026.

May 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Conference

ICI2026 – International Conference on Innovations in Cancer Immunotherapy

The International Conference on Innovations in Cancer Immunotherapy (ICI2026), themed Bridging Basic Research and Clinical Translation, takes place on 10 June 2026 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, gathering distinguished speakers from around the world to share breakthroughs and advance innovation in this rapidly evolving field.

May 21, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: ICCTH Bangkok 2026

The International Conference on Culture, Tourism, and Hospitality (ICCTH Bangkok 2026) invites submissions for its hybrid edition, to be held November 4–9, 2026, at The Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok, with online participation also supported.

May 15, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Jobs Portal

University Vacancies Across Sweden

Sweden's universities run open and consistently updated vacancy listings covering PhD positions, postdoctoral roles, researchers, lecturers, and professorships across every department and research area. This post collects the vacancies pages of nine major Swedish universities in one place.

May 15, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Jobs Portal

University Vacancies Across Denmark

Denmark's universities maintain open vacancy listings covering PhD positions, postdoctoral roles, researchers, lecturers, and professorships across all faculties. This post collects the vacancies pages of eight major Danish universities in one place.

May 15, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Jobs Portal

Research and Academic Job Opportunities at ATU, Ireland

Atlantic Technological University (ATU), one of Ireland's newer multi-campus technological universities, maintains a continuously updated jobs portal listing research and academic opportunities across its faculties and research centres.

May 15, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Voluntourism

Voluntourism Opportunities Around the World

Voluntourism — the practice of combining travel with structured volunteer work — has grown into one of the most visible expressions of purpose-driven tourism, offering travellers a way to engage meaningfully with host communities while exploring new destinations.

May 15, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: BEST Virtual 2026 — Multidisciplinary Conference on Business, Economics, Strategy, and Technology

The Multidisciplinary Conference on Business, Economics, Strategy, and Technology — BEST Virtual 2026 — invites submissions for its fully virtual edition, to be held online on 20–22 October 2026. Submissions open until 31 July 2026.

May 14, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Postdoc

Max Planck–Weizmann Joint Postdoctoral Program

The Max Planck Society (MPG) and the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) are inviting applications for their prestigious four-year Joint Postdoctoral Program, with the next application deadline on 1 July 2026.

May 14, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Call for Papers: ICOT2026 Annual Conference, Mytilene, Greece

The 15th International Conference on Tourism (ICOT2026) will be held in Mytilene, Lesbos Island, Greece, from 24–27 June 2026, under the theme Next-Generation Tourism: Innovation, Sustainability and Traveler Diversity. Submissions open until 21 May 2026.

May 13, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Postdoc

Five Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions in Tourism Management at NWU TREES, South Africa

The Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) unit at North-West University (NWU), South Africa, is inviting applications for five Postdoctoral Fellowship positions in Tourism Management, with a tax-free annual stipend of R320,000 and a three-year tenure commencing in September 2026.

May 12, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

GLOTECH 2026: Global Conference on Technology and AI in Hospitality and Tourism

Submissions are invited to GLOTECH 2026 — the Global Conference on Technology and AI in Hospitality and Tourism, taking place September 18–21, 2026, in a hybrid format at San Diego State University, San Diego, California, and online.

May 12, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Student Conference

AIP 2026: Anthrozoology as International Practice Student Conference

Submissions are now open for the sixth annual Anthrozoology as International Practice (AIP) Student Conference, to be held online on 4–5 September 2026. The conference is free to attend and is open to students in Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs.

May 11, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Online Course

International Event Management Certificate: A Free Online Course

A new International Event Management Certificate has just launched on GetCertificate.online, developed by a mix of practitioners and academics who work in event management. The course content is completely free to access.

May 10, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Postdoc

Postdoctoral Researcher: Sustainable Tourism Observatory, ATU Ireland

A specific-purpose contract until December 2027 with the Atlantic Sustainable Tourism Observatory, Ireland's only INSTO-affiliated observatory. Salary scale €46,805 to €53,391. Closing 14 May 2026 at 12 noon GMT.

May 10, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Master's

Master in Tourism and Sustainable Development, ULPGC Spain

The TIDES Institute at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria opens pre-registration for its international master's programme in the Canary Islands. Limited scholarships available. Pre-registration open until 30 June 2026.

May 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Call for Papers

Tourism Review Special Issue: Tourism and Hospitality Marketing in the AI and Robotic Era

Co-edited by Prof. Buhalis, Prof. Assiouras, and Prof. Hao, this themed issue invites research on AI in tourist decisions, service robotics, smart recommendations, virtual humans, and human-computer interaction. Linked with the 2027 Global Marketing Conference in Tokyo.

May 7, 2026

Positions & Opportunities PhD

Fully Funded PhD in Community-Centric Heritage Tourism, UWS Scotland

A qualitative project exploring how community-centric heritage tourism can support post-industrial regeneration and local empowerment in Scotland. Open to candidates meeting UK residency requirements.

May 6, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Postdoc

Postdoctoral Fellow: Digital Platforms and AI in Tourism, PolyU SHTM

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow position at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The role is well-suited for research-driven candidates aiming to develop a strong publication pipeline in strategic management, digital competition, and the digital transformation of tourism.

April 20, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Teaching

Teaching Opportunity in Physical Education, Luoyang Normal University

Intensive 4 to 12 week courses taught in English during the 2026 to 2027 academic year. $5,000 honorarium per course, with travel and on-campus housing fully covered. Multiple courses available.

April 20, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Guest Lecturer

Online Guest Lecturer Opportunities, Virscend University

Virscend University is inviting applications from qualified scholars interested in delivering online guest lectures across its undergraduate, MBA, and hospitality programs.

April 19, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Scholarship

Master's Scholarships at Macao University of Tourism

100% or 50% tuition waivers plus hostel fee waivers for MSc and MPhil programmes including Hospitality, Tourism, Heritage Management, and MBA. Renewable each semester. Deadline 30 April 2026.

April 15, 2026

Positions & Opportunities PhD

Two PhD Positions in Cultural Heritage and Tourism, Mid Sweden University

MSCA-Doctoral Network fellowships examining hybridisation in cultural heritage and tourism experiences, part of the broader HERITOUR programme with 10 positions across Europe.

April 13, 2026

Positions & Opportunities PhD

PhD in Heritage and Tourism: Witch Hunts as a Gendered Traumascape, Erasmus Rotterdam

A four-year qualitative project examining how memories of early modern witch persecutions in the Netherlands are interpreted and mobilised in heritage practices and tourism contexts today.

April 9, 2026

Positions & Opportunities Teaching Positions

In-Person Teaching Positions in Beijing: Academic English and Data Science

The Association of Global Educators (AGE) is working with a partner university in China that is seeking qualified instructors for upcoming in-person teaching opportunities in Beijing.

March 20, 2026