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UNWTO Knowledge Network Meeting (28 May)

• Commision Meeting Report: Enhancing the Integration of Affiliate Members in the General Activities of the Organization <click here>
• List of Knowledge Network Institutions <click here>

2nd UNWTO Knowledge Network Global Forum (29-30 May)

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• Final Programme <click here>
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Innovation in Tourism: Bridging Theory and Practice

In a fast-paced world of constant change, innovation is essential to adapt to ever varying customer needs, demographics, government policies, environmental conditions and technology. The tourism sector is no exception. As one of the most buoyant sectors of today´s global economy, tourism needs to face the challenge to position itself in ever more complex national and international markets while staying sustainable. Under this light, the key for successful and sustainable tourism development at all levels can be linked to the ability of its stakeholders to foster innovation in their approach to the development process.

The key to ‘innovation’ for sustainable development is directly associated with how to access relevant and updated pool of knowledge resources and manage them promptly and appropriately to meet and overcome the difficulties and challenges. Likewise, innovation is more likely to be best achieved through the creation of networks that serve as both repositories, generators and disseminators of such knowledge; more so in an interconnected world where the internet a wide array of possibilities to network like never before.  

The 2^nd UNWTO Knowledge Network Global Forum

In continuation of the successful discussion and declaration adopted at the first UNWTO Knowledge Network Forum in Algarve, Portugal, 2011, the UNWTO and the University of Anáhuac, in collaboration with the Instituto de Competitividad Turística de la Secretaría de Turismo del Gobierno de México, will jointly organize the 2nd UNWTO Knowledge Network Global Forum: Innovation in Tourism: Bridging Theory and Practice, scheduled from 28-30 May 2014.

The Forum continues to host the important discussions to bridge the fields of theory and practice and to create a two-way transfer of knowledge and know-how, placing the main focus of the debate on innovation in recognition to its central role to increase tourism socioeconomic contributions to sustainable development worldwide.

These specific objectives directly align with the UNWTO program of work and policies and significantly set the stage for comprehensive policy and development strategies, business and operational groundwork, research and education systems for preparing the future workforce of the largest industry in the world.

Selected Papers on Innovation in Tourism

All papers have been evaluated by at least two members of the Forum’s Scientific Committee who have expertise in the subject area. Scholars and practitioners from around the world serve on this Committee.

Once the abstract has been accepted, participants should submit:

1. The extended paper:The full version of the paper has no length limitations, but less than 25 pages is preferred including tables and figures. Use 1.5 spaced, Arial 12 point type.

Tables and charts to be placed after the reference list. If based on company/agency case study, a reference list is not required but suggested. Please use APA style for the reference list.

2. The presentation: Selected Papers are allotted 15 minutes at the Forum for presentation. Presentation must include the title of the paper, the autor(s) and up to 8 slides preferred. Power point or Prezi format are recommended

Documents

• KN Meeting Registration Form
• KN Meeting Agenda
• List of KN Institutions
• Enhancing the Integration of Affiliate Members in the General Activities of the Organization
• Preliminary Program KN Forum
• Parallel Sessions Programme

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