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International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, 8-11 Oct 2008; Deadline 15 Feb

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Dear Colleagues:

Below is a call for papers for the International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management conducted jointly by the University of Technology, Jamaica and the University of Delaware, USA. The theme of the conference is "Globalization & Technology: Impact on Business, Hospitality & Higher Education" and will be held Oct 8-11, 2008 in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Some Important Dates:

Abstract submission: February 15, 2008
Feedback to authors: March 15, 2008
Full paper submission: July 15, 2008
Early Bird Registration: July 1, 2008

We look forward to your active participation. More information about the conference can be found at .

Thanks & Regards

_________________________
Srikanth Beldona
Assistant Professor
HRIM @ University of Delaware
Raub Hall, 14 West Main Street
Newark, DE 19716
Ph: 1-302-831-6192
Fax: 1-302-831-6395
Email: beldona@udel.edu

International Conference on Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management


October 8 – 10, 2008

Jointly Organized by

University of Technology, JÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍøICA
University of Delaware, U.S.A

Theme – Globalization & Technology: Impact on Business, Hospitality and Higher Education

The Organizing Committee of the International Conference on Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management to be held in Ocho Rios, Jamaica is pleased to invite papers for presentation at the conference October 8 – 10, 2008. The conference will serve as a forum for the sharing of trends that are recent, relevant and global in scope that enable national and international development.

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS:

Papers may be drawn from diverse fields and can be either applied or conceptual in orientation on the following topics:

  • Technology, Tourism and Hospitality
  • Management, Education & Training
  • Issues in Higher Education
  • Trends in Entrepreneurial Activity in Business and Hospitality
  • Food Service/Culinary Tourism
  • Health and Sports Tourism
  • Marketing/Customer Relationship Management
  • Global Perspectives on Business, Tourism & Hospitality
  • International Relations
  • Infrastructure, Development and Sustainability

INDUSTRY WORKSHOP:

Practitioners seeking to share best practices and insights can present at the Special Industry Workshop. Topics and issues should be relevant with the theme of the conference.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Academicians and educators in the business, tourism and hospitality management fields
  • Senior government officials involved in tourism planning and development
  • Tourism policy makers and national tourism organization directors
  • Business, Hospitality and tourism researchers and industry consultants
  • Students in the information technology, business, health, engineering, hospitality and tourism fields
  • Industry practitioners in business, tourism and hospitality fields
  • Professionals from allied fields who service or are planning to offer services to the industry

TIMETABLE

Authors wishing to present papers at this conference must submit a 3-4 page abstract (in English) including name(s) of author(s), affiliation, postal and e-mail address. The abstract must cover the background, a brief literature review, the proposed method and implications of the study. Abstracts must be typed using Times Roman 12-point font double-spaced with justified alignment, and should (preferably) be submitted (as MSWord file) electronically to: beldona@udel.edu. Mailed abstracts can be sent to:

Srikanth Beldona, Ph.D.
University of Delaware
HRIM Department
14 West Main St.
Newark, DE 19716, USA

  1. The timetable for the academic submissions are as follows:

    Abstract submission: February 15, 2008
    Feedback to authors: March 15, 2008
    Full paper submission: July 15, 2008

  2. Authors of accepted abstracts will be asked to submit full papers by the August 1 deadline. Once the abstract is accepted, the author(s) must register by May 16th, 2008 and present the paper at the conference.

ABOUT THE VENUE

Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa is in Ocho Rios, approximately 70 miles from Montego Bay and about the same distance from the capital city of Kingston. Ocho Rios boasts a number of unique attractions including the 600 feet Dunn’s River Falls tumbling down into the blue tranquil waters of the Caribbean Sea, Fern Gully stocked with over 500 varieties of Jamaican ferns, The Ruins Restaurant set beside a 40 foot waterfall amidst lush tropical gardens, white sand beaches and nightly entertainment. The Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa occupies 17 acres of a peninsula and is within walking distance to shopping and dining and within minutes of major local attractions. This all-inclusive resort provides added amenities such as its own beach, lagoon style pool, recreational (including water sports) activities, disco and all meals and beverages.

Contacts:

Dr. Francis A. Kwansa
Associate Professor & Graduate Director
HRIM, University of Delaware
14, W Main St; Newark, DE 19716, USA
(302) 831-6083
kwansa@udel.edu

OR

Dr. Claudette Williams-Myers
Principal Lecturer & Faculty Research Coordinator
Faculty of Business and Management
University of Technology, Jamaica
237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6, Jamaica, W. I
(876) 512-2140
fobm08callforpapers@utech.edu.jm