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CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE 3rd INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE «Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing & Management» The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan 25th June- 30th June, 2013 http://ahtmmc2013.ncut.edu.tw/<http://www.ahtmmc2012.gr/> Conference Information The 3rd Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing & Management is co-organized by: The Graduate institute of leisure, Recreation and Tourism Management of the National Chia-Yi University, Taiwan The Graduate Institute of Hospitality Management of the National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan The Department of Leisure Industry Management of National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan The School of Hospitality Business Management of the Washington State University, USA The Department of Tourism Management of The Alexander Technological Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece Conference Theme The tourism industry contributes to national development and therefore fostering its development is essential. Taiwan's tourism industry continues to flourish. The goal of the Conference is to thoroughly examine contemporary hospitality and tourism issues, stimulate dialogue, and develop new perspectives in the field of hospitality and tourism within the globalized environment. Potential authors are cordially invited to submit papers related to, but not restricted to the proposed topics, in accordance with the dates of the call for papers. This year's conference will focus on “Contemporary in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing & Management”. Important Dates Submission of Abstracts (300 to 400 words, plus indicative references): 18th of November 2012 Evaluation of abstracts and communication with authors: 16th of December 2012 Submission of final papers (full/post papers)* 27th of January 2013 Please submit abstracts by e-mail (as Word document attachments) to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> * Authors of accepted abstracts will be informed about the submission guidelines for the full/post papers. Only papers presented at the conference will be included in proceedings and will be considered for the journals Publication Opportunities Submission of Abstracts & Final Papers The research track of the conference will be exploring the overall theme of “Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing & Management”, and will focus on a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to) the following: * Analyses of environmental, social, cultural economic impacts and technological trends/change * Sociology of food studies and food security and hotel & food service quality engineering * Future trends in the leisure/hospitality marketing segmentation and management * Case studies on successful leisure/hospitality marketing promotional programs * Consumer buying/organizational buying behavior and marketing trends * Assessing the effectiveness of leisure/hospitality marketing efforts * Leisure/Hospitality product development and management * Research and innovations in leisure/hospitality marketing * Development of conceptual models and constructs; * Ethical concerns in marketing and management * Operational/ Financial/ Marketing management * International issues and cross-cultural research * ecotourism, and attraction development * Leading education and training * Heritage/ gambling tourism, * Decision-making processes * Leisure recreation sports * Forecasting Submitted abstracts (between 300 & 400 words, plus indicative references) should be relevant with at least one of the conference topics, should be written in English, and should be submitted in time (see below for “dates”). All contributions must be original and follow academic writing, structure and methodology. Submissions will be blind-refereed by two anonymous reviewers who will decide if the proposed abstracts will be accepted or not. Acceptance of an abstract does not automatically lead to acceptance of a final paper; following the acceptance of the abstract, the author(s) will be provided with specific guidelines for the submission of a full paper, and then all submitted full papers will be refereed again by at least two anonymous reviewers who will decide if the final paper will be accepted or not. Deadline for submission of abstracts: 18th of November 2012. Please submit abstracts by e-mail (as Word document attachments) to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Who Should Attend? · Academics and educators · Government/ directors and/or administrators · Representatives of multi-national organizations · Marketers in tourism, hospitality and leisure sectors · Researchers and industry consultants · Graduate Students Publication Opportunities All accepted papers will be presented at the Conference and will be included in the Conference proceedings, which are to be published by AHTMMC 2013. Moreover, ALL contributors will also be invited to submit and publish their work at the number of refereed journals have offered publication opportunities to a selected number of outstanding, high quality, papers. There will be special issue or offering space for a few selected papers s in the following journals according to the calls for papers, which are to be announced in due time. l Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research (http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/raptauth.asp) l European Journal of Tourism Research (http://ejtr.vumk.eu/) l International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management (http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=0959-6119) l International Journal of Leisure and Tourism Marketing (http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijltm) l International Journal of Business Competition and Growth<http://www.inderscience.com/ijbcg> (http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijbcg) l Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management (http://www.informaworld.com/1936-8631) l Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology (http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=1757-9880) l Journal of Travel and Tourism Research (www.intjttr.com<http://www.intjttr.com/>) l Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing (http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/wttmauth.asp) l Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality and Tourism l (http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wqah20/current) l Journal of Convention and Event Tourism (http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wcet20/current) l PASOS Journal of Tourism and Cultural Heritage (http://www.pasosonline.org) l Tourism Analysis (https://www.cognizantcommunication.com/journal-titles/tourism-analysis) l Tourism Geographies (http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rtxg20/current) l Tourismos (http://www.chios.aegean.gr/tourism/journal.htm) l Youth First: The Journal of Youth Sports (http://www.youthfirst.info/) Scientific Committee Co-Chairs of the Scientific Committee: Prof. Dr. Tzung-Cheng Huan, AHTMM 2013 Conference co-Chair Prof. Dr. Christine Yu-Hua Sun, AHTMM 2013 Conference co-Chair Prof. Dr. Brendan T. Chen, AHTMM 2013 Conference co-Chair Prof. Dr. Dogan Gursoy, AHTMM 2013 Conference co-Chair Prof. Dr. Evangelos Christou, AHTMM 2013 Conference co-Chair Prof. Dr. Marianna Sigala, AHTMM 2013 Conference co-Chair Prof. Dr. Christina Chi, AHTMM 2013 Conference co-Chair International Scientific Committee Members Prof. Andreas Zins, Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research, MODUL University Vienna, AUSTRIA Prof. Anette Therkelsen, Co-Editor of Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, Aalborg University, Denmark Prof. Agustin Santana, Editor-in-Chief of PASOS -Journal of Tourism and Cultural Heritage<http://www.pasosonline.org/Ingles/indexen.htm>, La Laguna University, Spain Prof. Alan A. Lew, Editor-in-Chief of Tourism Geographies, Northern Arizona University, USA Prof. Allan Yen Lun Su蘇衍綸, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Prof. Bill Bramwell, Co-Editor of Journal of Sustainable Tourism, Associate Editor of Journal of Ecotourism, Resource Editor of Annals of Tourism Research. Sheffield Hallam University, UK Prof. Billy Bai, University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA Prof. Bryan H. Chen陳信憲, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan Prof. Bruce Tracey, Editor-in-Chief of Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, Cornell University, USA Prof. Cathy Hsu, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism, Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Prof. Chang-Hua Yen顏昌華, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Prof. Chris Ryan, Editor-in-Chief of Tourism Management, the University of Waikato, New Zealand Prof. Christina Chi, Washington State University, USA Prof. Chin-Hsien Hsu徐欽賢, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan Prof. Chih-Ching (Chris) Teng鄧之卿, FuJen Catholic University, Taiwan Prof. Ching-Hsu Huang黃靖淑, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Prof. Ching Li李晶, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan Prof. Ching-Sung Lee李青松, Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taiwan Prof. Cihan Cobanoglu, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, USA Prof. Clark Hu, Temple University, USA Prof. Chia-Kai Su蘇家愷, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Prof. Eli Avraham, University of Haifa, Isreal Prof. Fevzi Okumus, Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, USA Prof. Frank Lindberg, University of Nordland, Norway Prof. George Fenich, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Convention and Event Tourism, East Carolina University, USA Prof. Goyakla Apache, Editor-in-Chief of Youth First: The Journal of Youth Sports, University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA Prof. Hailin Qu, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism, Oklahoma State University, USA Prof. Han-Hwa Juang莊翰華, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan Prof. Homer C. Wu吳忠宏, National Taichung University of Education, Taiwan Prof. Hsiao-Ming Chang張孝銘, Chienkuo Technology University, Taiwan Prof. Irfan Arikan, Anadolu University, Turkey Prof. Jen-Son Cheng鄭健雄, National Chi Nan University, Taiwan Prof. Jing Shoung Hou侯錦雄, Tunghai University, Department of Landscape Architecture, Taiwan Prof. John Fletcher, Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Tourism Research, Bournemouth University, UK Prof. John Tribe, Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Tourism Research & Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism, University of Surrey, UK Prof. Jui-Chi Chang Ricky張瑞奇, Providence University, Taiwan Prof. Kaye Chon, Editor-in-Chief of Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research & Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Prof. Lin-Hwa Wang王苓華, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Prof. Li-Yia Feng馮莉雅, National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, Taiwan Prof. Margaret Deery, Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management & Regional Editor for the International Journal of Event and Festival Management, Curtin University, Australia Prof. Maria Alvarez, Boğaziçi University, Turkey Prof. Michael Hall, Co-Editor of Current Issues in Tourism, <http://divcom.otago.ac.nz/tourism/current-issues/> Co-Editor, Rutledge Critical Studies in Tourism, Business and Management, Associate Editor for Asia and the Pacific, Tourism Geographies, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Prof. Ming-Ching (Tony) Yang楊明青, National Chi-Nan University, Taiwan Prof. Mike Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change & Associate Editor of Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, University of Birmingham, UK Prof. Mike Weed, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Sport & Tourism and of 'Sport & Tourism, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK Prof. Murat Hancer, Co-Editor, Journal of Travel and Tourism Research, Oklahoma State University, USA Prof. Muzaffer Uysal, Editor-in-Chief of Tourism Analysis, Virginia Polytechnic, USA Prof. Meng-Lei (Monica) Hu胡夢蕾, Jinwen University Science and Technology, Taiwan Prof. Ming-Hsiang Chen陳明祥, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan Prof. Mei-Hua Chen陳美華, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan Prof. Ozgur Ozer, Konya University, Turkey Prof. Po-Ju Chen, University of Central Florida, USA Prof. PingYu余嬪, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan Prof. Rajagopal, Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Leisure and Tourism Marketing & Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Business Competition and Growth<http://www.inderscience.com/ijbcg>, EGADE Business School, Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of the Built Environment and Asset Management,<http://www.inderscience.com/ijbeam> Mexico Prof. Reidar Mykletun, Editor-in-Chief of Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, University of Stavanger, Norway Prof. Richard Perdue, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Travel Research, Virginia Polytechnic, USA Prof. Ru-Jer Wang王如哲, Vice President, National Academy for Educational Research National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan Prof. Robert T. Y. Wu吳天元, Jinwen University od Science & Technology, Taiwan Prof. Seyhmus Baloglu, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA Prof. Stanislav Ivanov, Editor-in-Chief of European Journal of Tourism Research, International University College, Bulgaria Prof. Sheng-Jung Ou歐聖榮, Natioal Chung Hsing University, Taiwan Prof. Soon-Eng Tan陳詢榮, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan Prof. Su-Hsin Lee李素馨, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan Prof. Su-Yen Liu劉淑燕, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan Prof. Heng Tsai蔡衡, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan Prof. Lung-MingTsai蔡龍銘, Chinese Culture University, Taiwan Prof. Tang-Chung Kan甘唐沖, National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, Taiwan Prof. Teng-Yuan Hsiao蕭登元, National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, Taiwan Prof. Tsung-Chiung(Emily) Wu吳宗瓊, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan Prof. Tsung-Hung Lee李宗鴻, National Yualio University of Science & Technology, Taiwan Prof. Tzu-Ping Lin林子平, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan Prof. Yi-Chung Hsu許義忠, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan Prof. Zin-Rong Lin林晉榮, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan Organizing Committee Prof. Dr. Brendan T. Chen, Organizing Chair For information regarding general conference information, registrations, fees, conference program, and venue, please contact with the Manager of the Conference Secretariat, Dr. Brendan T. Chen. E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or visit the conference website at: http://ahtmmc2013.ncut.edu.tw/index.php Conference Venue The conference will take place at the Grand Hotel, retaining the elements of classic Chinese architecture in its building. It is not only the most splendid landmark of Taiwan, but representative of contemporary palatial architecture. Azure sky, beautiful sea surrounding the land and convenient public transportation give Taipei that Taiwan Strait charm. And the island is known as “Formosa”. Taipei has many commercial and economic areas, interesting tourism attraction and arm museum inclusive of abundant cultural relics. In addition, Taipei is not only a capital in Taiwan, but a symbol of flourishing in Taiwan. There are a lot of gorgeous buildings and night markets included famous delicious food and beverage in Taipei. In 2009, The 21st Summer Deaflympics was held in Taipei city. In 2010, Taipei has also held “Taipei International Flora Exposition”. Taipei Information Website http://www.taipeitravel.net/en/ =============================================================================== Dogan Gursoy, Ph.D. Taco Bell Distinguished Professor Washington State University College of Business School of Hospitality Business Management 340G Todd Hall, PO Box 644736 Pullman, WA 99164-4736 Phone: (509) 335-7945 Fax: (509) 335-7736 E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management http://www.informaworld.com/1936-8631 Conference Co-Chair, 3rd Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management Conference June 25 – 30, 2013 – Taipe, Taiwan http://ahtmmc2013.ncut.edu.tw/<http://www.ahtmmc2012.gr/> Hotel Business Management Training Simulation http://www.dogangursoy.com/hotelsimulator/ ===============================================================================