CAUTHE comes to the tropics
The School of Business and Law at CQUniversity was delighted to host 209 delegates to the first CAUTHE conference to be held in tropical Far North Queensland, Australia. A total of 156 papers were presented — comprising 38 full research papers, 58 working papers and 60 abstract-only papers, with 14 of the accepted papers presented in poster format as visual presentations.
The conference showcased the extensive opportunities for engagement with the major tourism hub of Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, and its four keynote speakers presented on the theme of digital disruption and change.
Four keynote speakers presented information on the theme of digital disruption and change:
- Ms Pip Close, CEO, Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Creating Emotional Connection Through Digital Channels
- Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, Smart Tourism and the Revolution on the Emerging Tourism Ecosystem
- Professor Regina Scheyvens, Tourism Industry Research Needs in Changing Times
- Mr Russell Boswell, Tourism Industry Research Needs in Changing Times
The conference provided delegates with ample networking and social opportunities including an informal networking function on campus at the Wharf One Café, a welcome reception at the Pool Deck, Pullman Cairns International‘, and the gala dinner and awards ceremony themed ‘Simply Red’ at the Tjapukai Dance Theatre.
Sponsors
- Gold: Centre for Tourism and Regional Opportunities, CQUniversity
- Silver: Cairns Regional Council
- Corporate: Cabi, Channel View Publications, Dive Queensland, Elsevier, Goodfellow Publishers
Conference committee
- Prof Bruce Prideaux (Chair)
- Dr Michelle Thompson
- Dr Anja Pabel
- Dr Elena Konovalov
- Dr Kylie Radel
- Dr Wendy Hillman
- Professor Lee Di Milia
Key dates
- Full paper deadline: 1 October 2018
- Working paper deadline: 31 October 2018
- Early bird registration: 20 December 2018
For more see: CAUTHE 2019 CONFERENCE WEBSITE
PhD/ECR Workshop
Theme: Sustainability of Tourism, Hospitality and Events in a Disruptive Digital Age
Date: Monday 11 February
Around 55 participants and 30 presenters, mentors and panellists attended the Bill Faulkner PHD/ECR workshop at the Pullman Cairns International, Cairns. The workshop program included presentations about developing a teaching narrative, research methodologies, Meet the Editors’ Panel session and a research speed dating activity. As usual, targeted mentoring sessions were held with senior academics. The day finished with an informal networking event where attendees were joined by other conference delegates.