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International Conference On Tourism and Retail Management 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tianjin China, 27-28 October 2019<\/em><\/p>\n

Theme: New Challenges and Opportunities in Tourism and Retail Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abstract submission: Due on or before June 5, 2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosted by:
\nCollege of Tourism and Service Management, Nankai University<\/p>\n

and jointly organized with:
\nInstitute for Tourism Studies, Macao
\nCollege of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, University of South Carolina<\/p>\n

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Announcement<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Second International Tourism and Retail Management Conference (TRMC) will be held in Tianjin, China on October 27-28, 2019, hosted by College of Tourism and Service Management, Nankai University (NKU), China, and jointly organized with the Institute for Tourism Studies, Macao (IFT), the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, University of South Carolina (USC), USA.<\/p>\n

Call for papers<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Conference theme is \u201cNew Challenges and Opportunities in Tourism and Retail Services.\u201d In 2019, we are facing decelerating economic growth globally, which brings both serious challenges and tremendous opportunities for tourism and retail industries. The emerging issues and changes call for more discussions and serious investigation.<\/p>\n

Keynote speakers (provisional)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The conference invites submissions on the following topics:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Innovation & development in tourism and retail management, operations & delivery;
\n\u2022 Emerging issues in tourism and retail management;
\n\u2022 Co-creation & enhancement of the retail service experience;
\n\u2022 Revenue management, economics & strategic pricing of retail services in a tourism setting;
\n\u2022 Marketing, brand building & delivery of tourism related retail services;
\n\u2022 Human resource management & labor economic issues;
\n\u2022 Education & training in retail and tourism;
\n\u2022 Use of technology, social media & communication innovations;
\n\u2022 Governance, stakeholder & community issues;
\n\u2022 Corporate social responsibilities of tourism retail service organizations; \u2022 Entrepreneurship in tourism retail marketing;
\n\u2022 Leadership issues & ethics of tourism retail organizations;
\n\u2022 Growth, franchising & expansion challenges;
\n\u2022 Service quality, customer satisfaction in tourism retail organizations;
\n\u2022 Non-conventional tourism.<\/p>\n

Conference registration fees<\/strong>
\nPhD\/Students: 150 USD before June 20 \/ 250 USD after June 20, 2019
\nAcademic: 250 USD before June 20 \/ 350 USD after June 20, 2019
\nNon-Academic: 380 USD before June 20 \/ 480 USD after June 20, 2019
\nConference fees include: Conference Entry, delegate pack, conference dinner (October 27), two lunches and refreshments during the Conference (October 27 & 28).<\/p>\n

Important dates<\/strong>
\nAbstract submission:
\nDue on or before May 5, 2019
\nAcceptance notification: June 5, 2019
\nEarly bird registration deadline: June 20, 2019
\nFull paper submission deadline: September 5, 2019
\n* Final registration deadline: September 27, 2019 Conference begins: October 27, 2019
\n* For inclusion in proceedings, authors and contributors MUST submit complete manuscript AND register by the September 27, 2019 registration deadline.<\/p>\n

Submission and publication<\/strong>
\nSubmissions of original, unpublished empirical or conceptual papers are welcome. Contributors may submit either extended abstracts or full papers for review (double-blind process). Instructions and templates are available shortly at www.tourismandretailconference.org or http:\/\/tas.nankai.edu.cn<\/a> (conference URL on the home page). Full papers should not exceed 5,000 words including references, tables and figures. Nominees for best papers will be selected from papers included in the proceedings.
\nSubmissions in English or Chinese are welcome.
\nOnce accepted for inclusion in the proceedings, at least one author of the paper must register and present. Each registered delegate will be allowed a maximum of two authorships or co-authorship. For further assistance or queries, please contact Dr.Hongbo Cheng, Conference Secretariat, at: chenghb@nankai.edu.cn<\/a><\/p>\n

Publishing Opportunities<\/strong>
\nTourism Review, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Journal of Service Marketing, Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality and Tourism, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology, and Tourism Tribune, support the conference. Selected papers will be invited for publication subjected to a blinded review process in the above journals.<\/p>\n

Organizing committee<\/strong>
\nDr. Hongbo Cheng chenghb@nankai.edu.cn (NKU) Ms. Jing Zhuang zhuangjing@nankai.edu.cn (NKU) Prof. Rich Harrill rharrill@hrsm.sc.edu (USC)
\nMs. Wendy Tang itrc@ift.edu.mo (IFT)
\nMs. Virginia Hong itrc@ift.edu.mo (IFT)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n