Conference
Call for papers
Call for Papers: The 3rd World Conference on Smart Tourism (WCST)
Smart Tourism in the Age of AI Era: Connecting Global Communities
The 3rd World Conference on Smart Tourism (WCST) invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry experts to submit their work for this premier event dedicated to advancing smart tourism. This year’s theme focuses on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping global tourism experiences and fostering connections among communities.
Date
- Conference: Tue-Sat, December 17-20, 2025 (Macau Standard Time +08:00)
- Social Event: Fri, December 19, 2025 (Macau Standard Time +08:00)
Venue
Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao SAR, China
Conference Tracks and Topics
We welcome submissions in the following areas:
Smart Tourism Topics
- Smart Cities
- Smart Tourism Cities
- Smart Tourism Ecosystems
- Smart Tourism Applications
- Smart Tourism Design
- Smart Tourism Competitiveness
- Smart Tourism Law and Governance
- Smart Tourism Marketing
- Smart Tourism Data Analytics
- Smart Tourism Destinations
- Smart Tourism Experiences
A.I. Topics
- AI-driven personalized travel experiences in smart tourism
- The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing sustainable tourism practices
- AI and big data analytics for predictive tourism demand forecasting
- AI-enabled technologies for tourism
- The impact of AI on customer service and engagement in tourism
- AI applications & disabilities
- The integration of AI in cultural heritage tours and preservation
- Ethical considerations and privacy issues in AI applications for tourism
- The future of hospitality with AI: From smart hotels to robotic services
- The role of AI in crisis management and recovery for tourism destination
General Hosptialtiy and Tourism Topics
- Current Global Issues in Tourism, Heritage, and Culture
- Hospitality Management, Destination Management
- Service Industry Tourism Management and Activities
- Restaurant, Dining, Culinary Business
- Accommodation, Hotel, Airbnb, Mobility and Transportation
- Sustainability, Sustainable Tourism, Entertainment Business and Content Management
- AR/VR/Metaverse in Hospitality and Tourism
- Apps in Hospitality and Tourism
- Ethics, Privacy, and Security
- Sustainable Tourism, Overtourism
- Spatial and Geographic Information Systems, Sustainable Development Governance (SDG) Issues
Submission Guidelines
Pre-Conference Ph.D. Workshop
Submission |
Presentation |
Publication |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. Workshop Proposals |
Up to 3 pages | Yes | TBC |
WCST Conference
Submission |
Presentation |
Publication |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Full Paper |
Up to 5 pages | Yes | Conference Proceedings |
Short paper |
Up to 3 pages | Yes | Adjunct PDF Proceedings |
Undergraduate/Graduate |
Up to 2 pages | Yes | Adjunct PDF Proceedings |
Please download the conference format for your reference
Important Dates
Milestone |
Date |
|---|---|
Presentation |
|
| Abstract submission deadline | June 30, 2025 |
| Full paper submission deadline | August 31, 2025 |
| Notification of acceptance | September 15, 2025 |
| Camera-ready submission | September 30, 2025 |
Undergraduate/Graduate Pitching Competition |
|
| Abstract submission deadline | September 30, 2025 |
| Full paper submission deadline | Nomemver 1, 2025 |
Conference dates |
December 17-20, 2025 |
Social Event |
December 19, 2025 |
All deadline times are midnight KST.
Registration Deadlines
- Early Bird Registration: Until 15 October, 2025 (midnight KST)
- Regular Registration: Until 15 November, 2025 (midnight KST)
Registration Fee
| Early bird registrations | Regular registrations | |
|---|---|---|
| Until 31 August 2025 | After 1 September 2025 | |
| Member | $200 | $300 |
| Non-Member | $300 | $400 |
| Graduate Student | $100 | $200 |
| Undergraduate Student | Free admission (Only $50 fee for Gala Dinner attendees) | |
Social Event(Gala Dinner) Fee: Pay extra $50
Contact Information
For any inquiries, please contact us at:
- Email: strc@khu.ac.kr
- Tel: +82-2-961-2349
For more details, visit AST Conference Website.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming you to the 3rd WCST!
Here are the instructions for the 3rd WCST Japan Track call for papers. For detailed information, please download the attached file.
