

Following the success of the 14th annual conference, Asia Pacific
Tourism Association(APTA) is pleased to announce the 15th annual conference
takes place at Songdo Convensia and Hayatt Regency Hotel in Incheon, Korea on
July 9-12, 2009. The aim of the conference is to provide
an opportunity for academic scholars and industry experts in the Asia Pacific
region to present and discuss their research outcomes so that they can exchange
research ideas and network among themselves for future collaboration.

Researchers, academics and consultants with research interests in hospitality and tourism
Industry experts in hospitality and tourism
Administrators of academic programs in hospitality and tourism
Post-graduate students in tourism, hospitality, leisure and related fields
Publishers of journals and academic textbooks

The conference will feature several plenary sessions that will include
standing presentations and posters focusing on:
Emerging Tourism and Hospitality Trends
Tourism between Partitioned States
Collaboration with International Tourism Organization
IT & Internet aspects of tourism/hospitality/food service
Human resources development & educational issues in industry
Hospitality & Tourism Education
Marketing & promotion of tourism/hospitality/food service
The convention & exhibition industry in Asia
Community tourism development & rural/farm tourism
Any other papers related to tourism and hospitality

For further information regarding the conference, please contact
the APTA Secretary-General, Dr. Yeong-Hyeon Hwang (dryeong@dau.ac.kr) or the
APTA Secretary, Dr. Sang-Mi Lee (apta@daum.net).
Tel: +82-51-200-8429, Fax: +82-51-201-4335
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