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Global Conference on Technology and AI in Hospitality and Tourism

Shaping the Future of Hospitality & Tourism Through AI and Technology

September  18-21, 2026

San Diego, CA, USA

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AI & Tech in Hospitality and Tourism

The Global Conference on Technology and AI in Hospitality and Tourism (GLOTECH) is a premier academic, peer-reviewed conference that brings together scholars, industry leaders, and innovators to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on hospitality and tourism. Through rigorous research presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, the conference fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange to drive the future of the industry.

|    Call for Papers

 

We are pleased to invite researchers, academics, and industry experts to submit their original research and innovative insights to the Global Conference on Technology and AI in Hospitality and Tourism. This peer-reviewed academic conference will explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and digital innovations in shaping the future of the hospitality and tourism industry.

Conference Topics

Submissions may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  • AI applications in hospitality and tourism

  • Smart tourism and digital transformation

  • Big data analytics and decision-making

  • Robotics and automation in service industries

  • Virtual and augmented reality in tourism experiences

  • Blockchain and cybersecurity in hospitality

  • Sustainable and ethical AI practices

  • Consumer behavior in the era of AI-driven tourism

  • The future of work: AI and human collaboration in hospitality

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In Person + Online

Hybrid Conference Format

The Global Conference on Technology and AI in Hospitality and Tourism will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participants to engage in the conference either in person or virtually. The in-person portion of this conference will take place at San Diego State University. This flexible approach ensures accessibility for scholars, industry professionals, and researchers from around the world, fostering a truly global exchange of knowledge and ideas.

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Get Involved

We would like to invite you to submit an abstract to the conference!

Organizers

Global Conference on Technology and AI in Hospitality and Tourism (GLOTECH) is organized by the Virscend University, Irvine, California and Association of Global Educators and supported by the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology (SSCI IF 6.4) and International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT) North America Chapter. 

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Presenting Sponsor

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