May 25-27, 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania
About the Conference
The International Conference “Changes and Perspectives of Tourism in a Reshaped World” is organised by the Institute of Sociology at the Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences (Vilnius, Lithuania).
The COVID-19 pandemic had an irreversible impact on the tourism sector. The pandemic was a period of transformations for all tourism sector, including tourism business enterprises, state tourism institutions and tourists themselves. In this Conference the attention is paid to the changes of tourism and perspectives of tourism in a reshaped World. The goal of this Conference is to evaluate the lessons of the COVID-19 and to reveal the new reality of tourism sector. Are the changes in tourism related to a return to normal or return to the past? The tourism sector introduced new technological and non-technological innovations during the pandemic. Has the pandemic accelerated the uptake of more sustainable and responsible tourism? Social, environmental, and technological factors should be analysed in the post-COVID-19 era. Is this reshaped World related to new opportunities for tourism, including such sustainable business development, adaptation of environmentally friendly innovations, and digitalization.
Various new challenges may threaten the social, economic, or environmental sustainability of tourism businesses (e.g the ongoing war in Ukraine shouldn’t be forgotten at the analysis of the tourism trends), as well as challenges to the health or security of the different world regions or the entire world.
Do we see the processes of re-shaped mindset and preferences of tourists. Is future of tourism related to sustainable, technologically advanced, and community-based tourism development?
What kind of new tourism models can ensure a rapid response to unforeseen events in future? New technological innovations and new business models let to develop new attractiveness criteria for the local tourism destinations. The Conference tackles such topics as the tourist motivation to behave differently, the speed of adaptation to the changing conditions and the innovative changes that appeared in the tourism and leisure management.
The aim of this Conference is to provide both empirical and analytical personal insights into the changing nature of tourism in society and to further the debate for both policy-makers and academics to consider these evolving challenges within the future development of tourism sector.
The Conference is organized in the frame of the research project ” Changes and prospects in the tourism sector following the COVID- 19 pandemic, ” which has received funding from European Regional Development Fund (project No 13.1.1-LMT-K-718-05-0009) under grant agreement with the Research Council of Lithuania (LMTLT). The project is funded as European Union’s measure in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
Conference Themes
The key themes of the Conference include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism
- Tourism in Post Pandemic World
- The Impact of Globalization on Tourism
- Tourism and Innovations
- Information technologies (IT), Artificial intelligence (AI), automation, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in Tourism
- Sustainability, Climate Change and Tourism
- Security and Health Safety in Travelling
- Motivation in Tourism
- Sustainable and Responsible Tourism
- Transformations of Travelling Experience
- Managing and Promoting Tourism Sites
- Mobilities and Tourism
- Management of the Crisis in Tourism
- New Social Environment for Tourists
- Facing New Challenges for Tourism (War in Ukraine)
- Various Political Challenges and Tourism
- Re- Tourism and New Tourism Models
- Risks and Conflicts at Tourism Destinations
- Governmental Support for Tourism Sector
- Migration Processes and Tourism
- New Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism
Organizers and Scientific Committee
Hosted by:
Institute of Sociology at the Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences https://lstc.lt/en
Please check the conference website for further information, https://lstc.lt/en/
Organizing and Scientific Committee:
Darius Liutikas (Institute of Sociology, Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences)
Julija Mažuolienė (Institute of Sociology, Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences)
Viktorija Baranauskienė (Institute of Sociology, Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences)
Gintarė Pociūtė-Sereikienė (Institute of Sociology, Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences)
Edikas Kriaučiūnas (Institute of Sociology, Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences)
Donatas Burneika (Institute of Sociology, Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences)
Keynote speakers
Keynote Speakers to be confirmed
Important Dates
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No Fee Policy
There is no Conference fee for those who are selected to deliver papers.
The main emphasis for acceptance at Conference is based on Abstracts, which apply to the main themes of the Conference. Authors who have received abstract approval must submit a full paper by the deadline.
The authors of 30 best abstracts will be invited to the Conference.
Costs of the Conference will be covered from the research project ”Changes and prospects in the tourism sector following the COVID- 19 pandemic”, which has received funding from European Regional Development Fund (project No 13.1.1-LMT-K-718-05-0009) under grant agreement with the Research Council of Lithuania (LMTLT).
Free participation includes delivering presentation at the Conference venue, tea and coffee, lunches and Gala Dinner.
Accommodation recommendations will be provided, with preferential rates organised in a number of nearby hotels. Travel and accommodation expenses are covered by the participants themselves.
If you have any questions related to the participation, accommodation and transport, please contact organizers: tourismconference@lcss.lt.
Publications
The conference organisers have an impressive track record of successfully publishing papers from their events. Following review, suitable papers that are submitted according to the deadline, will be published in the selected international journal of tourism. Eligible papers will be also published in a book prepared by the organizers, which will be published by one of these prestigious publishing houses Springer Nature, CABI or Routledge.
Conference Abstracts and Full Papers will be available online at https://lstc.lt/en/tourism-conference-abstracts/.
Location of Conference
This is onsite Conference, there is no any virtual session to be organized.
The Conference takes place in the capital of Lithuania – Vilnius.
The Conference venue place – St. Palace hotel, https://stpalace.lt/en/.
Official language in Lithuania: Lithuanian, with English and Russian widely spoken.
Local currency: Euro €.
Country dialing code: 00370 or +370.
Emergency number: 112.
Vilnius is Lithuania’s capital city and known for its baroque architecture, most noticeable in its medieval Old Town. The Old Town were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The city has a rich history in terms of cultural heritage.
More about Vilnius you can read here: https://www.govilnius.lt/visit-vilnius.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
By plane
The main airports in Lithuania are in the cities of Vilnius and Kaunas (Kaunas is about 110 km from Vilnius). Direct flights are available from all major international centres in Europe as well as from any larger city via one connecting flight.
Vilnius International Airport (VNO) (Rodūnios road 10A) is the largest civil airport in Lithuania and is located 6 km south of the city centre. There is a number of international airlines operating in Vilnius airport.
By bus
There is a choice of international bus lines connecting Vilnius with other European cities. There are direct buses to Lithuania (Vilnius) from Latvia, Poland, Estonia, etc. The main carriers – Lux Express, Eurolines and Ecolines.
GETTING TO THE CENTRE OF THE CITY FROM VILNIUS AIRPORT:
By bus:
No. 1 AIRPORT-RAILROAD AND BUS STATION
Runs every 40-50 minutes. First bus leaves from the airport at 05:49AM, the last one at 22:23PM;
No. 3G AIRPORT-CENTER-FABIJONIŠKĖS
Runs every 8-10 minutes. First bus leaves from the airport a 05:22 AM, the last one leaves at 23:11 PM;
No. 88 AIRPORT-KONSTITUCIJOS PR.
Runs every16-17 minutes. First bus leaves from the airport a 05:16 AM, the last one leaves at 01:39 PM.
Bus times are available at bus stops or on the website https://www.stops.lt/vilnius/.
Once you have boarded public transportation, you can purchase a one way ticket from the driver that costs 1 euro. You need to mark the paper ticket at one of the several small red metal ticket validators found on the stands in the bus or by placing it in the yellow electronic ticket validator.
By train:
Distance from the airport to Vilnius Railway station is about 5 km, the journey takes up to 8 minutes. Trains run approximately every 40 minutes. The schedule can be found at https://www.litrail.lt/. Tickets can be purchased on the train or at Vilnius Railway Station. Train timetable is available on https://www.litrail.lt/.
By taxi:
Next to the airport there is a taxi rank. There are always plenty of taxis there. You can also call a taxi by phone or to book a taxi at Vilnius Tourist Information Centre (Airport Arrival Hall).
Transport links from airport to conference hotel, will be updated later.
Accommodation places
There are many hotels, guest houses and other accommodation places in Vilnius.
We recommend to stay at the hotel St. Palace, https://stpalace.lt/en/.
Conference programme
Venue: St. Palace Hotel, https://stpalace.lt/en/.
Address: Aušros Vartų str. 6, Vilnius, Lithuania
THURSDAY 25 May 2023
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9:00-10:00 |
Registration and welcome coffee |
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10:00-10:20 |
Welcome speeches |
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10:20-11:00 |
Keynote speech |
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11.00 – 11.40 |
Keynote speech |
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11:40-12:30 |
Project presentation |
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12:30-13:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30-15:00 |
Session No. 1 |
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15:00-15:30 |
Coffee Break |
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15:30-17:00 |
Session No. 2 |
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19:00-21:00 |
Joint dinner for those who wish (participants pay for themselves) |
FRIDAY 26 May 2023
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9.00-10.30 |
Session No. 3 |
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10.30-11:00 |
Coffee Break |
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11:00-12:30 |
Session No. 4 |
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12:30-13:30 |
Lunch |
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13.30-15.00 |
Session No. 5 |
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15:00-15:30 |
Coffee Break |
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15:30-17:00 |
Session No. 6 |
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17:00-17:10 |
Closing Speeches |
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17:30-19:30 |
Excursion in Vilnius Old City (on foot) |
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20:00-23:30 |
Gala Dinner |
SATURDAY 27 May 2023
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9:30–19:00 |
Field Trip including lunch (Trakai, Kaunas) 85 Eur |
Field trip
27 May, 9.30-19.00. Field trip including lunch to Kaunas and Trakai. The price for the Field trip is 85 Eur.
Abstract Submission Process
Formatting of Abstracts
- Initial Abstracts should be 500 words, and not exceed 2 pages of A4 (including title, data, figures and references).
- Please use 10-point Arial font, single- spaced and set margins to 1 inch (2.54cm) all around.
- Abstracts will be subjected to blind review by a minimum of two referees from the Scientific Committee.
- Please include a list of five keywords that describe the research just under the title of the paper – to assist the reviewing process.
- Include at least 3 bibliographic references at the bottom of the abstract.
Submission Process
Authors must include the following information in the abstract:
- name(s) of (all) author(s);
- affiliation(s) of (all) author(s); and;
- e-mail address of (all) author(s); (es).
Submit your abstract and paper via the email tourismconference@lcss.lt.
For registration or any further enquiries, please contact us at: tourismconference@lcss.lt.