Conference Theme

Rethinking the Visitor Economy:

Inclusive Futures for People, Place and Planet.

CAUTHE2027 invites scholars, practitioners, policymakers and communities to explore how tourism, hospitality and events can contribute to more inclusive, resilient and sustainable futures. The conference themes are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to wellbeing, equity, sustainable communities, responsible consumption, climate action,

strong institutions, and partnerships.

Sub Themes

Business Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Future Work

Ethical Consumption, Behaviour Change and Sustainable Futures

Festivals, Events, Creative Industries and Cultural Futures

Inclusion, Equity, Gender and Diverse Identities

Indigenous Knowledges, Culture, Country and the Visitor Economy

Policy Innovation, Governance and Destination Leadership

Regenerative Tourism, Climate Action, Conservation and the Planetary Commons

Reimagining Tourism, Hospitality and Events Education, Research and Knowledge Exchange

Resilient Communities, Regional Development,

Urban Futures and Place Renewal

Smart Destinations, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Futures

Tourism, Geopolitics and Global Mobilities

Wellbeing, Care, Leisure, Sport and inclusive participation

Other Relevant and Emerging Topics

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).

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Visit the CAUTHE website - www.cauthe.org

Conference Coordinator - Chatz Samaraweera

Leishman Associates

227 Collins Street, Hobart

P: +61 3 6234 7844

E: conference@leishman-associates.com.au