International Conference on Domestic Tourism and Hospitality Management - (ICDTHM-26)


3rd - 4th December, 2026 | Walvis Bay, Namibia

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Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 3–4 December 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 11 SDGs SDGs 1, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

3 DEC 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    1 4
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 1 · No Poverty ·SDG 4 · Quality Education

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Economic Impacts of Domestic Tourism
    Track 02
    Cultural Dynamics in Domestic Tourism
    Track 03
    Sustainable Practices in Hospitality Management
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    8 9 10
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth ·SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure ·SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Political and Social Dimensions of Domestic Tourism
    Track 05
    Environmental Challenges and Domestic Tourism
    Track 06
    Trends and Innovations in Domestic Tourism
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
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Day 02

Conference Schedule

4 DEC 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    11 12 13
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities ·SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production ·SDG 13 · Climate Action

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Regional Development Through Domestic Tourism
    Track 08
    Modeling and Forecasting Domestic Tourism Trends
    Track 09
    The Role of Domestic Tourism in Economic Growth
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    15 16 17
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 15 · Life on Land ·SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Cultural and Moral Aspects of Domestic Travel
    Track 11
    Statistics and Data Analysis in Domestic Tourism Research
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
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Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
1 No Poverty 4 Quality Education 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 Reduced Inequalities 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 13 Climate Action 15 Life on Land 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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