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APTA Annual Conference

APTA annual conference is a platform for its members  to exchange their research ideas. Since its first conference in 1995, APTA  has organized annual conference. On average, 120 research papers and 30 posters are presented during the  conference, and 250 delegates from all over the world are participating in the APTA annual conference. APTA annual conference is well recognized as one of the most prestigious academic conference in the filed of tourism and hospitality.

Upcoming Conference

APTA 2022 Annual Conference will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from July 6 to July 9, 2022.

Past Conference

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APTA 2020

Canceled due to COVID-19

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APTA2019
Danang, Vietnam, July 01, 2019

 

The 25th Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference took place in Da Nang, Vietnam, from the 1st to the 4th of July 2019. The annual conference was co-hosted by the Duy Tan University with support from the Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Vietnam. Under the chairmanship of Dr. Yeong-Hyeon Hwang (Dong-A University, Korea), .....

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APTA2018
Cebu, Philippines, July 03, 2018

 

After double-blind reviewing processes, a total of 126 research papers (about 25% of 170 submitted papers were rejected) were presented in poster/concurrent sessions during the three days of the conference. The issues of this year’s research presentations were categorized into 10 domains....

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APTA2017
Busan, Korea, June 18, 2017

 

The 23rd Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference took place in Busan, Korea, from the 18th to the 21st of June, 2017. Under the chairmanship of Dr. Yeong-Hyeon Hwang (Dong-A University, Korea), the APTA 2017 annual conference was very successful. More than 250 valuable delegates attended, from 25 different countries or regions (Korea, Australia, . . . . 

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APTA2016
Beijing, China, June 1, 2016

 

Among the 156 papers presented, The Best Paper Awards were presented (1) to Clement Kong Wing Chow for his paper -“Passenger Satisfaction and Organizational Learning in the Chinese Airline Industry” and (2) to Zhou Bo and Li Ningqiao for their paper – “The impact of the High-Speed Train on Regional Tourism Economies : Evidence from China”. As a valuable part of the award . .

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APTA2015
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 14, 2015

 

The 21th Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference at Dorsett Grand Subang Hotel – Kuala Lumpur was held from May 14 to 17, 2015. The conference was a great success, helping participants realize its topic, “Developments of the New Tourism Paradigm in the Asia Pacific Region”. A total of 192 valuable delegates and board members came from 16 different countries  . . . . 

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APTA2014
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, July 1, 2014

 

The 20th Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference at Rex Hotel – Ho Chi Minh City was held from July 1 to 4, 2014. The conference was a great success, helping participants realize its topic, “Development of Regional Tourism by Collaboration Between Public Sector and Academics in Asia Pacific Region”. A total of 164 valuable delegates and board members came from 16 different > . . 

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APTA2013
Bangkok, Thailand, July 1, 2013

 

The 19th Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference at King Power Pullman Hotel was held from July 1 to 4, 2013. The conference was a great success, helping participants realize its topic, “Integrated Tourism and Hospitality Management: Innovative Development for Asia and Pacific”. A total of 131 valuable delegates and board members came from 13different

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APTA2012
Taipei, Taiwan, June 26, 2012

 

The 18th Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference at The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan was held from June 26 to 29, 2012. The conference was a great success, helping participants realize its topic, “New Tourism New Waves: Forging the future of Asia Pacific Hospitality”. A total of 220 valuable delegates and board members came from 16different countries or regions (Korea, USA, Australia, . . 

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APTA2011
Seoul, Korea, July 03, 2011

 

The 17th Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference at Palace Hotel – Seoul was held from July 3 to 6, 2010. The conference was a great success, helping participants realize its topic, “Blurring the Boundaries: Forging Cooperation towards Sustainability in Regional Tourism”. A total of 192 valuable delegates and board members came from 16different countries or regions . . . 

2010 16th APTA Conference, Macao​

2009 15th APTA Conference, Incheon, Korea

2008 14th APTA Conference, Bangkok, Thailand

2007 13th APTA Conference, Beijing, China

2006 12th APTA Conference, Hualian, Taiwan

2005 11th APTA Conference, Goyang, Korea
2004 10th APTA Conference, Nagasaki, Japan
2003 9th APTA Conference, Sydney, Australia
​2002 8th APTA Conference, Dailian, China
2001 7th APTA Conference, Manila, Philippines
2000 6th APTA Conference, Phuket, Thailand
1999 5th APTA Conference, Hong Kong
1998 4th APTA Conference, Danyang, Korea
1997 3rd APTA Conference, Taipei, Taiwan
1996 2nd APTA Conference, Townsville, Australia

1995 1st APTA Conference, Busan, Korea

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