Call for Papers
The Africa Tourism and Hospitality Congress (ATHC 2026) invites researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit papers for presentation. We seek innovative and insightful contributions that align with our theme, “Sustainable Growth and Innovation in Africa’s Tourism Landscape.”
Date: 26th-27th March 2026 | Venue: Kigali Rwanda
Important Dates:
Deadline for Submission:
30 September 2025
Notification of Acceptance:
31 October 2025
Call for Paper Presentations at the Inaugural Africa Tourism and Hospitality Congress (ATHC 2026)
Topics of Interest
- Digital Transformation in Tourism
- Sustainable Practices in Hospitality
- Cultural Heritage and Community-Based Tourism
- Innovative Marketing Strategies for African Destinations
- Infrastructure Development Challenges and Solutions
- Skills Development and Workforce Training in Tourism
- Policy Frameworks and Best Practices for Tourism Growth
- Marketing strategies for:
- “Africa – Unveiled: Beyond the Safari”
- “Sustainable Journeys in Africa”
- “Epic – African Adventures”
- Development of specialized tourism products to promote Africa’s cultural, historical, and nature tourism.
- Strategies for making tourism products more budget-friendly.
- Marketing Africa as a safe and accessible destination.
- Leveraging diaspora engagement to attract younger generations of travelers.
- The impact of transportation connectivity on tourism growth.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts (300-500 words) should clearly outline the objectives, methodology, and anticipated outcomes of the research or presentation.
- Full papers (up to 5,000 words) will be required upon acceptance for inclusion in the congress proceedings.
- All submissions should follow the APA citation style and be submitted in Word or PDF format.
Enquiries: info@athc.africa
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