34th Nordic Symposium on Tourism and Hospitality Research, Iceland
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Tourism in a Changing World: An Active Agent for Good? 6 - 8 October 2026, Reykjavík, Iceland.
The 34th Nordic Symposium on Tourism and Hospitality Research invites researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from various disciplines and backgrounds, as well as community voices to explore how tourism can serve as a driver of positive transformation.
How can the field contribute to a more equitable, sustainable, and regenerative future?
We welcome critical perspectives, innovative practices, and grounded solutions that engage with tourism’s responsibilities in an era of profound global change.
Topics include but are not limited to:
- How can tourism mitigate climate change rather than contribute to it?
- Can tourism support geopolitical stability, or is it inherently vulnerable?
- How can wellbeing for staff, tourists, residents, and nature be measured, managed and integrated into tourism policy and development?
- What role can AI play in making tourism more inclusive?
- How can destinations be developed in ways that benefit all stakeholders equitably without compromising the environment?
- How can diversity, equity and inclusion be embedded into tourism development?
- What makes a tourism experience regenerative for communities, environment and visitors?
- What opportunities and challenges arise when considering tourism degrowth?
Alongside traditional paper presentations, we encourage innovative and creative contributions designed to provoke thought and inspire dialogue.
If you have ideas for formats beyond the traditional paper presentation, such as outdoor sessions, workshops, or other creative setups, please get in touch with the conference organisers.
Join us in reimagining tourism as an active agent for good.
Contact by Email: rmf@rmf.is
Further Information and Abstract Submission
Abstracts should be submitted by 15th April 2026.