Beyond Sustainability: The Resilient Future through Regenerative Tourism
An international platform for scholars, researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, and students advancing regenerative tourism across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Phase I
3–15 Jul 2026
Phase II
14 Aug 2026
Phase III
16 Oct 2026
Reimagining Tourism as a Force for Restoration
Hosted by the Tourism Innovation Management Program, Khon Kaen Business School, Khon Kaen University, Thailand — ReTour Asia-Pacific 2026 brings together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how tourism can move beyond sustainability toward regenerative approaches that restore environmental systems, strengthen communities, preserve cultural heritage, and build lasting economic resilience.
Conference Tracks
Regenerative MICE Business for Resilient Destinations
Wellness, Health, and Regenerative Tourism Futures
Community-Based Tourism, Ecotourism, and Environmental Regeneration
Resilient Aviation, Mobility, and Connectivity in Tourism
Destination Management, Service Innovation, and Tourism Experience Design
Storytelling, Spirituality, and Transformative Tourism Experiences
Artificial Intelligence and Interdisciplinary Innovation for Regenerative Futures
Artificial Intelligence for Tourism Transformation and Resilience
Timeline
Title & Concept Submission
Submission Period: 3–15 July 2026
Authors are invited to submit a title and concept paper (300–500 words) outlining the research background, objectives, methodology, expected contributions, and alignment with the conference theme.
Submission Platform: Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT)
Submission Link: Submit via Microsoft CMT
Notification of Acceptance: 25 July 2026
Proposal & Presentation
Proposal Submission Period: 1–10 August 2026
Submission Platform: Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT)
Submission Link: Submit via Microsoft CMT
Proposal Presentation Venue: Khon Kaen International Convention and Exhibition Center (KICE), Khon Kaen, Thailand
Proposal Presentation Date: 14 August 2026
Full Paper & Main Conference
Full Paper Submission Period: 1–10 October 2026
Submission Platform: Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT)
Submission Link: Submit via Microsoft CMT
Venue: Khon Kaen Business School Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Conference Date: 16 October 2026
Ready to Share Your Research?
Join scholars and practitioners from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.