Join the 75th AIEST Conference in St. Gallen (Switzerland) August 23 - 26, 2026
This is a jubilee conference that brings AIEST back to its founding place. The first conference of AIEST was contributing to the modern definition of tourism. The topics of this very special conference therefore is again linked to fundamental concepts of tourism research. In a consensus session at the end of the conference, we will try to find a common basis for an adapted understanding of "tourism" in a structured discussion. The outcome of this discussion will be published in a paper.
Receive feedback on your work in a friendly and critical-constructive atmosphere. Submit contributions at different stages of your work seeking feedback on your plans or your results.
You do not have to waive any (copy) rights whatsoever with regard to the work you submit. Try to win one of the four potential prices. Develop personal contacts, facilitate exchange of views and experience. Develop partnerships and cooperation potential between scientific institutions, and centres of research and education. Enjoy interesting keynotes and targeted workshops for your needs. Take part in the discussion on what tourism really is and in shaping a common new understanding.
Join the AIEST Research Clinic and get insights for publishing with top international scientific journals.
Experience Swiss tradition in and around St. Gallen and let yourself be surprised by the exciting social program.
The AIEST Conference includes keynote speeches from leading professionals, discussing current topics and challenges. During the sessions, participants share their research results, each contribution is supported by a discussion aimed at exchanging views and advancing tourism research. During the conference, the AIEST General Meeting is organized, as well. In addition, the technical excursion aims at strengthening networking between participants and providing an excellent ‘taste’ of the visited destination.
Contribute to the following streams
- Stream of Discussion 1: Tourism definition(s) revisited - 75 years after the first AIEST conference.
- Stream of Discussion 2: Designing tourism systems for a sustainable future.
- Stream of Discussion 3: AIEST's Advances in Tourism Research: Perspectives of Actors, Institutions and Systems.
Join the AIEST Research Clinic
Sunday, 23 August 2026
The cost of the AIEST Research Clinic is free, provided you attend the AIEST conference.
Please submit until April 30, 2026 to:
Judit Sulyok, PhD AIEST Director of Conferences, sulyok.judit@gtk.uni-pannon.hu
Pitch Sessions during the conference
Project collaborations: Present your own (planned) projects and invite colleagues to collaborate.
Tourism definition(s) revisited: Introduce your proposal for adjustments regarding tourism definitions.