Conference Overview
The 1st ReTour ASIA-PACIFIC Annual Conference 2026 is proudly hosted by the Tourism Innovation Management Program, Khon Kaen Business School, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. The conference serves as an international platform for scholars, researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, and students to exchange knowledge, share innovative research, and foster collaborative partnerships that address the evolving challenges and opportunities within the tourism sector.
Under the conference theme, “Beyond Sustainability: The Resilient Future through Regenerative Tourism,” ReTour ASIA-PACIFIC 2026 seeks to advance the global conversation on how tourism can move beyond conventional sustainable practices toward regenerative approaches that actively restore environmental systems, strengthen local communities, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance economic resilience. The conference recognizes that the future of tourism depends not only on reducing negative impacts but also on creating positive and lasting contributions to destinations and societies.
The conference features eight interdisciplinary thematic tracks covering key areas of tourism research and practice, including regenerative MICE business, wellness and health tourism, community-based tourism and ecotourism, aviation and tourism mobility, destination management and innovation, storytelling and transformative tourism experiences, artificial intelligence and interdisciplinary innovation, and AI-driven tourism transformation. These themes reflect the growing importance of resilience, innovation, digital transformation, and stakeholder collaboration in shaping future tourism systems.
Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, research presentations, and networking activities, participants will have opportunities to engage with leading academics, industry experts, and emerging scholars from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The conference aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, encourage evidence-based solutions, and inspire innovative strategies that support regenerative tourism development at local, national, and global levels.
ReTour ASIA-PACIFIC 2026 aspires to become a premier annual forum for advancing tourism scholarship, fostering meaningful collaborations, and generating research that contributes to a more resilient, inclusive, and regenerative future for tourism. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, the conference seeks to empower participants to reimagine tourism as a transformative force for restoring destinations, enriching communities, and creating sustainable prosperity for future generations.
Asst. Prof. Raksmey Sann, Ph.D.
Founder
ReTour ASIA-PACIFIC 2026