Conference Organization
Program Chair's Message
Asst. Prof. Donruetai Kovathanakul, Ph.D.
On behalf of the organizing committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome all participants to ReTour ASIA-PACIFIC 2026, an international platform dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and collaboration under the theme “Beyond Sustainability: The Resilient Future through Regenerative Tourism.”
As the tourism industry navigates unprecedented environmental, social, and technological challenges, regenerative tourism has emerged as a transformative approach that goes beyond minimizing impacts to actively restoring destinations, empowering communities, and creating lasting value for future generations. This conference brings together scholars, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students from diverse disciplines to explore innovative pathways toward resilient and regenerative tourism development across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
The conference themes reflect the breadth and dynamism of contemporary tourism studies, encompassing MICE business, wellness tourism, community-based tourism, ecotourism, aviation, destination management, transformative tourism experiences, and artificial intelligence. Through these discussions, we aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and generate new ideas that contribute to more inclusive, adaptive, and sustainable tourism systems.
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our keynote speakers, panelists, theme chairs, reviewers, authors, and organizing team for their dedication and valuable contributions. Their expertise and commitment have been instrumental in making this conference possible.
I hope ReTour ASIA-PACIFIC 2026 will serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, impactful research, and future partnerships that help shape a resilient and regenerative future for tourism.
I wish all participants a productive, inspiring, and memorable conference experience.
Asst. Prof. Donruetai Kovathanakul, Ph.D.
Chair of Tourism Innovation Management
ReTour ASIA-PACIFIC 2026
Paper Chair's Message
Asst. Prof. Raksmey Sann, Ph.D.
It is my great honor and pleasure to welcome you to ReTour ASIA-PACIFIC 2026, held under the theme “Beyond Sustainability: The Resilient Future through Regenerative Tourism.” As the Paper Chair, I am proud to present this international academic platform, which aims to foster scholarly exchange, research excellence, and innovative thinking among academics, researchers, practitioners, and students throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The concept of regenerative tourism challenges us to rethink the role of tourism beyond sustainability. It encourages destinations, communities, businesses, and institutions to create positive and restorative impacts that enhance environmental stewardship, cultural vitality, social well-being, and economic resilience. Through the diverse conference themes represented in this event, participants are invited to explore emerging opportunities, transformative ideas, and interdisciplinary approaches that will help shape the future of tourism and related sectors.
This conference would not have been possible without the collective efforts of our keynote speakers, panelists, theme chairs, reviewers, authors, faculty members, and collaborators. Their expertise, support, and commitment to academic excellence have contributed significantly to the development of a high-quality scholarly program.
I sincerely hope that ReTour ASIA-PACIFIC 2026 provides an enriching environment for intellectual engagement, professional networking, and future research collaborations. May the knowledge shared throughout this conference inspire innovative solutions and contribute to building a more resilient, inclusive, and regenerative future for tourism worldwide.
Thank you for being part of this important journey, and I wish you a successful and rewarding conference.
Asst. Prof. Raksmey Sann, Ph.D.
Founder and Paper Chair
ReTour ASIA-PACIFIC 2026