The International Conference on
Sustainable Tourism:

Conscious and
Responsible Futures

7-9 May 2026
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The 14th International Conference on Sustainable Tourism, hosted by the esteemed Department of Geography and Resource Management (GRMD) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), is a unique opportunity to engage with the global community. This conference, part of a well-established series since 2012, is supported by the Master of Social Science in Sustainable Tourism (MSSST) programme of GRMD, CUHK. As a milestone, the conference is also co-organised by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, CUHK and the School of Tourism Management, Sun Yat-sen University. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance (粤港澳大湾区高校联盟) is the supporting organisation.

Objectives

This conference aims to bring together a global community of scholars, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students to critically examine and advance the role of tourism in shaping a more sustainable, conscious, and responsible future. We welcome contributions across a wide spectrum of tourism forms, with a particular interest in research that addresses their intersection with sustainability and responsibility.

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Heike Schänzel
Auckland University of Technology,
New Zealand
Prof. Honggang Xu
Sun Yat-sen University,
China
Dr. Qing Li
Nippon Medical School,
Japan
Prof. Perry Hobson
Bond University,
Australia

Important Dates

Abstract Submission

3 April 2026
The abstract should be under 300 words with 4-5 keywords. Please include the name, affiliation and email address of the author(s), and underline the name of the presenter(s). Please email your abstract to MSSST@cuhk.edu.hk.

Paper Submission (Optional)

10 April 2026
Full papers submitted will be considered for publication in the conference brochure or other relevant academic journals, subject to the decision of the Conference Organising Committee. Please email your paper to MSSST@cuhk.edu.hk.

Register

2 May 2026
Please complete your registration online by filling in the online form, or complete the PDF application form and email it to MSSST@cuhk.edu.hk.