Host
Western Sydney University
At Western Sydney University, our vision is guided by WESTERN 2030, an ambitious strategic plan centred on student success, impactful research and stronger communities. As the anchor higher education institution of Western Sydney, a region defined by extraordinary diversity, growth and transformation, we are committed to delivering world-class education, driving innovation and creating meaningful social impact locally and globally.
Hosted by the School of Social Sciences within the Faculty of Social Science, Arts, Business, Education and Law (SABEL), the conference reflects the University’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, industry engagement and socially impactful research. The School of Social Sciences has a strong reputation for critical and community-engaged scholarship across tourism, events, leisure and cultural studies.
As a university deeply connected to community, industry and global engagement, we recognise the vital role that tourism, hospitality and events play in shaping inclusive, resilient and sustainable futures. CAUTHE 2027 presents an important opportunity to bring together leading researchers, educators, industry professionals and policymakers to exchange ideas, foster innovation and strengthen collaboration across the sector.
We are especially excited to showcase Western Sydney as a destination of cultural diversity, creativity and transformation. Through this conference, delegates will experience not only academic excellence, but also the unique energy, stories and communities that define our region.
We look forward to welcoming you to Western Sydney University in February 2027.
WSU Parramatta Campus
The CAUTHE 2027 Conference will be hosted across Western Sydney University’s Parramatta City Vertical Campus and Parramatta South Campus, located in Parramatta, “the place where the eel sets down” in Dharug language, along the north bank of the Parramatta River.
The University sits on the traditional lands and waters of the Burramattagal people of the Dharug Nation, who have been stewards and caretakers of these territories since time immemorial. Today, this region forms part of Greater Western Sydney, one of the most culturally diverse communities in the world and home to the largest population of Indigenous Australians in the country. We acknowledge the Dharug, Eora, Dharawal (also referred to as Tharawal) and Wiradjuri peoples as traditional custodians and Indigenous knowledge holders.
Located in the heart of Parramatta’s CBD and only 400 metres from the train station, Light Rail and major bus routes, the Parramatta City Vertical Campus offers delegates a vibrant and highly accessible conference experience within one of Australia’s fastest-growing urban centres. Designed as a contemporary vertical campus, the venue combines flexible state-of-the-art learning and event spaces with bold, sustainable architecture and world-class accessibility. Surrounded by leading industries, government organisations, cultural institutions and innovation precincts, the campus provides a dynamic environment that encourages collaboration, creativity and connection.
The conference will also extend to the historic Parramatta South Campus, located alongside the Parramatta River
and surrounded by green open spaces and heritage buildings. The combination of the modern city campus and the more traditional parkland campus reflects the diversity and character of Western Sydney itself, blending innovation, history,
community and culture.
As Western Sydney continues to evolve as a global hub for culture, education, tourism and business, these campuses offer an inspiring setting to host conversations about the future of tourism, hospitality and events.
2027 Organising Committee
Dr Willem Coetzee (Conference Convenor)
Associate Professor Arianne Reis
Associate Professor Hassan Gholipour Fereidouni
Mr Adrian Buckland (Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts, Business, Education & Law (SABEL))
Conference Host
Western Sydney University
Diversity and inclusion commitment
CAUTHE strongly supports equity and inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and condemn any kind of discrimination, be it on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Acknowledgement of Country
With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Dharawal, Gadigal, Gundungurra and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands (Greater Western Sydney and beyond).
Visit the CAUTHE website - www.cauthe.org
Contact Us
Conference Coordinator - Chatz Samaraweera
Leishman Associates
227 Collins Street, Hobart
P: +61 3 6234 7844
E: conference@leishman-associates.com.au