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The 20th Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Students Research in Tourism

The aim of APF is to provide a “research forum” for postgraduate students and faculty engaged in research and postgraduate education in hospitality and tourism. The focus of the forum is to promote collaborative research and academic exchange; to create a platform for information exchange between forum participants through research and networking. The forum will feature keynote speakers from distinguished academics and industry leaders in the field of tourism and hospitality, as well as peer-reviewed papers for stand-up presentations and for poster presentations by the forum participants.

REGISTRATION FEE

5,500 THB

(Approx. USD 150)
Regular (Non-Student)

4,400 THB

(Approx. USD 120)
Student

Register Now

PROGRAM & AGENDA

(12-14 JUNE 2024)
At Duangjitt Resort & Spa, Patong,
Phuket, Thailand

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DAY 01 (12 JUNE 2024)

  • From
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    8:30 AM
    9:00 AM
    Forum Registration

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
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    9:00 AM
    9:30 AM
    Introduction and Opening Address

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
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    9:30 AM
    9:40 AM
    Group photo

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
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    9:40 AM
    10:40 AM
    Plenary Session 1
    Professor Gang Li (Professor of Tourism Economics, University of Surrey)

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
    To
    10:40 AM
    11:00 AM
    Coffee Break

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
    To
    11:00 AM
    12:30 PM
    Parallel Session 1 (Concurrent Session 1)

    Duangthip /Duangkaew/ Duangmanee/ Duangkamol

  • From
    To
    12:30 PM
    2:00 PM

    Lunch-time

    Duangchanok Hall 3

  • From
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    2:00 PM
    2:30 PM
    Poster Session

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
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    2:00 PM
    3:30 PM
    Parallel Session 2 (Concurrent Session 2)

    Duangthip /Duangkaew/ Duangmanee

  • From
    To
    3:30 PM
    3:50 PM
    Coffee Break

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
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    3:50 PM
    5:20 PM
    Parallel Session 3 (Concurrent Session 3)

    Duangthip /Duangkaew/ Duangmanee

  • From
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    6:30 PM
    8:30 PM
    Welcome Dinner

    By the Pool

DAY 02 (13 JUNE 2024)

  • From
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    8:30 AM
    9:00 AM
    Forum Registration

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
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    9:00 AM
    9:40 AM
    Plenary Session 2
    Professor Haiyan Song (Associate Dean and Chair Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
    To
    9:40 AM
    10:10 AM
    Plenary Session 2
    Bhummikitti Ruktaengam (President, Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation)

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
    To
    10:10 AM
    10:40 AM
    Plenary Session 2
    Pattanachai Singhavara (Director, Southern Region Office, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB))

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
    To
    10:40 AM
    11:00 AM
    Coffee Break

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
    To
    11:00 AM
    12:30 PM
    Parallel Session 4 (Concurrent Session 4)

    Duangthip/ Duangkaew/ Duangmanee/ Duangkamol

  • From
    To
    12:30 PM
    2:00 PM

    Lunch-time

    Duangchanok Hall 3

  • From
    To
    2:00 PM
    3:30 PM
    Parallel Session 5 (Concurrent Session 5)

    Duangthip/ Duangkaew/ Duangmanee/ Duangkamol

  • From
    To
    3:30 PM
    3:50 PM
    Coffee Break

    Duangchanok Hall 2

  • From
    To
    3:50 PM
    5:20 PM
    Parallel Session 6 (Concurrent Session 6)

    Duangthip/ Duangkaew/ Duangmanee/ Duangkamol

  • From
    To
    6:30 PM
    9:00 PM
    Farewell Gala Dinner

    Duangchanok Hall 3

DAY 03 (14 JUNE 2024)

  • From
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    1:00 PM
    4:00 PM
    Technical Visit

TOPICS

This is the initial call for research papers. Authors are invited to submit papers across a wide spectrum of tourism and hospitality related research, including but not limited to:

CALL FOR PAPERS

Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality Education and Research

Multi-disciplined Issues Related to Tourism and Hospitality Education

Tourism Planning and Tourism Impact Assessment

Policies and Regulations Affecting Tourism

Tourism Consumer Behavior

Impact and Implication of Digital Technologies and Social Media in Tourism and Hospitality

Destination Marketing

E-commerce and Travel Agency Management

Sustainable Tourism and Nature/Eco-Tourism

Contest and Cooperation on Tourism with Asia-Pacific Areas

MICE Development and Tourism Crisis Management in Tourism Industry

Transnational Market Analysis and Forecast

Human Resource Management in Tourism and Hospitality

Hospitality Management and Marketing

Foodservice and Food Habits

Stakeholders’ Cooperation in Tourism Development

Case studies on Tourism and Hospitality Development, Marketing and Management

DESTINATION INFO

The useful information to stay in Phuket.
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TRANSPORTATION

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VENUES 

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ACCOMMODATIONS

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SIGHTSEEING

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CUISINE

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    VENUES

    Daungjitt Resort & Spa is the place where APF2024 is held. It is located near Patong Beach, just a 4-minute walk from its lobby. The 20th Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Students Research in Tourism participants get room rates lower than usual. Please click the link for the reservation of APF2024 accommodations. (Special Rate)

    For more information about Duangjitt Resort & Spa, click the resort website. We suggest taking a taxi from Phuket International Airport to the 20th Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Students Research in Tourism venue. It is the quickest way to get to the venue at about 1 hour. The taxi fare is about 1000 baht. Please avoid the morning and evening rush hour because it might take up to 1.30 hours.

    ACCOMMODATIONS

    Accommodations around Duangjitt Resort and Spa

    distance ~0.5 kM

    distance ~0.6 - 0.7 KM

    distance ~0.8-1.0 kM

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    SPEAKERS

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    Professor Gang Li

    Professor of Tourism Economics
    School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,
    University of Surrey
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    Professor Haiyan Song

    Associate Dean and Chair Professor of Tourism
    Mr and Mrs Chan Chak Fu Professor in International Tourism
    Director of Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism,
    School of Hotel and Tourism Management,
    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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    BHUMMIKITTI RUKTAENGAM

    President, Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation,
    Advisory Chairman of Phuket Tourist Association,
    and Advisor of Phuket Chamber of Commerce.
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    Pattanachai Singhavara

    Director, Southern Region Office,
    Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)

    CONTACT

    Please direct abstract submissions to 2024APF Secretariat
    apf2024@phuket.psu.ac.th