Conference 2026
CAUTHE 2025 – 36th CAUTHE conference
Theme: Cultivating Cohesion and Connection through Tourism, Hospitality, and Events
Date: 9-12 February 2026
CAUTHE hosted its 36th Annual Conference in Adelaide, Australia. Themed Cultivating Cohesion and Connection through Tourism, Hospitality, and Events the conference brought together industry leaders, researchers, and professionals to discuss the transformative role of these industries in bridging societal divides, fostering inclusive growth, and championing sustainability on a local and global scale.
The conference featured keynote speakers, workshops, and special interest group sessions, fostering networking and collaboration among attendees. It was hosted by the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and Torrens University, reflecting the institution’s commitment to immersive, industry-focused education.
Conference Committee
| Anita Manfreda – Co-convenor | Simon Pawson – Co-convenor |
| Cindy Lee – Scientific Committee Co-chair | Madalyn Scerri – Scientific Committee Co-chair |
| Antoine Bisson | Francisco Navarrete |
| Given Angel Marcial | Kritty Ghosh |
| Michelle Whitford | Rajka Presbury |
| Sam Vivas Imparato | Scott Richards |
| Tomos Newkirk | Zelko Livaic |
| Zangi Dinh |
Professional Conference Organiser: Leishman Associates
- Conference Manager, Helene Stewart
- Conference Coordinator, Charitha (Chatz) Samaraweera
Keynotes and panels
- Keynote 1: Happiest Destinations on Earth: Lessons from Disneyland for Tourism Futures. Dan & Valerie Cockerell
- Keynote 2: Reframing connection: Indigenous storytelling and decolonial futures in tourism. Shea Calvin
- Keynote 3: Making it work: Navigating travel in a world that isn’t built for you. Oliver Hunter
- Panel 1: Tourism and hospitality in an age of social isolation and loneliness
- Panel 2: Breaking the mould: Shaping the future of tourism education and training
- Industry Panel: The Transformative power of tourism and hospitality: Shaping communities, economies, and connections
Key dates
- Round One Submission deadline | 18 JULY
- Round Two submission deadline | 19 SEPTEMBER
- Early Bird Registration Opens | 1 OCTOBER
- Round One Revised Papers Due | 19 SEPTEMBER
- Round Two Revised Papers Due | 15 NOVEMBER
- Early Bird Registration Ends | 30 NOVEMBER
- Standard Registration Begins | 1 DECEMBER
- Final Program Released | 15 JANUARY
Conference supporters
Grant funding
- Business Events Adelaide
Sponsor
- Eeger
Adelaide Hills Tourism
International College of Hotel Management
Flinders Universityv
Flight Centre Travel Academy
UniSuper
Exhibitor
- Channel View Publications
Emerald Publishing
Goodfellow Publications
Springer Nature
In-Kind
- Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School
Simon McCuskey
La Viennese ice cream
Jurlique
Red Cacao Chocolatier
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
South Australian Tourism Commission
Adelaide Dining Magazine
Novotel Geelong
Oakwood Premier Melbourne
TiCSA