The 3rd International Early-Career Researcher Conference in Hospitality and Tourism
Call for abstracts | 2026 IECR conference
May 8-10, 2026 Macau, China
Deadline for abstract submission:
10 April 2026
Deadline for early registration:
10 March 2026
Conference Chairs：
Professor Ben K. GOH
Dean of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macau University of Science and Technology
Professor Jose Weng Chou WONG
Assistant Dean of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macau University of Science and Technology
Organizer and Conference venue:
Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management,
Macau University of Science and Technology
We are pleased to announce that the 3rd International Early-Career Researcher Conference in Hospitality and Tourism (IECR) will be hosted between May 8 to May 10, 2026. We would love to see you in Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China. We now warmly invite scholars in the field of hospitality and tourism management to actively submit papers to this conference.
The IECR2026 conference provide a platform for postgraduate students and early-career researchers to expand their research, network with the excellent scholars, and disseminate knowledge addressing the developmental opportunities and challenges in the global hospitality and tourism management. Whether you are a student, an academic, or a practitioner, this conference offers you a unique opportunity to interact with hundreds of colleagues from around the world.
We welcome both conceptual and empirical studies, including quantitative and qualitative research, with 1) abstracts of 300 to 500 words or 2) extended abstracts of 1500 to 3000 words. Submissions in English or Chinese are both acceptable. Please submit abstracts to the conference committee at FHTMConference@must.edu.mo before 10 April 2026. For any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us via email.
The field of Hospitality management mainly convers the following areas: hotel and lodging management, food and beverage management, service management, human resources management in the hospitality industry, financial management and cost control for hospitality organizations, ethical concerns in marketing and management, and sustainable practices within the hospitality industry. Tourism management mainly covers the following areas: marketing strategy in tourism industry, digital transformations in tourism, smart tourism, tourism and economy, entrepreneurship and innovation in tourism, destination marketing and management, new business models in tourism, sustainable and responsible tourism, climate change impacts on tourism, and tourism politics and crisis management.
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IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for abstract submission:
10 April 2026
Notice of acceptance:
Before 20 April 2026
Deadline for early registration:
10 March 2026
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. Two types of submissions are accepted:
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Abstract (300-500 words including References section)
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Extended abstract (1500-3000 words including References section)
The abstract should be submitted to the conference committee at FHTMConference@must.edu.mo before 10 April 2026.
2. Best paper awards will be competitively selected by the Review Committee after assessing extended abstract (1500-3000 words) submitted.
3. Please clearly indicate authors information (name, affiliation, and contact email) in a separate page. That is, page 1 includes author information, and page 2 includes title, abstract, and keywords.
4. Papers will be accepted either in English or Chinese.
5. For each submission, please ensure that at least one of the authors is a graduate student or an early career researcher (less than six years of working experience), regardless of the order of authorship.
REGISTRATION FEE & PAYMENT
Registration
Early-Bird Registration (by 10 March 2026)
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Students: MOP 1200 (US$150).
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Academics/ practitioners: MOP 1600 (US$200).
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One student and one academic: MOP 2200 (US$275).
Regular Registration (after 10 March 2026)
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Students: MOP 1500 (US$187)
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Academics/ practitioners: MOP 2000 (US$250).
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One student and one academic: MOP 2500 (US$312).
Note:
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Registration fees include conference meals, gala dinner, conference proceedings, and participation in all conference activities. Transportation and accommodation are excluded.
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The exchange rate among RMB, HKD and MOP is 1:1:1.
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If four or more delegates from the same institution/university are attending, the institution/university will be listed as an official sponsor of the conference.
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The name and emblem of the institution/university will be also presented on the conference website and in the proceedings.
Payment
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By Cash or Cheques: Please deliver the cash to the FHTM administrative office: Room O307, 3rd floor, Building O, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macau. For cheques, please make the cheque payable to "Macau University of Science and Technology".
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By bank transfer: The bank account details are shown below.
Bank Name BANK OF CHINA (MACAU) LIMITED
Account Name Macau University of Science and Technology
Account No. 180101207882615
Bank Address BANK OF CHINA BUILDING, AVENIDA DOUTOR MARIO SOARE MACAU
Swift Code BKCHMOMX
Note:
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Once the transaction has been successfully completed, please scan the transfer receipt and send it to FHTMConference@must.edu.mo
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E-receipt will be issued after the payment confirmation.
CONFERENCE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Conference Chairs
Professor Ben K. GOH
Dean of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macau University of Science and Technology
Professor Jose Weng Chou WONG
Assistant Dean of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macau University of Science and Technology
Program Chair
Associate Professor Su-Ying PAN
Program Director in Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Hospitality Chairs
Assistant Professor Chieh Yun (Brenda) YANG
Program Director in Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Assistant Professor Yan FENG
Program Director in Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management
SUPPORTING UNITS
High quality research abstracts will be invited to submit a full paper version and will have the opportunity to be published in the following journals:
Hospitality & Society (ISSN 20427913)
CONFERENCE VENUE
Macau University of Science and Technology
Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macao, China
Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) is established in 2000 and has become one of the most competitive universities among all the young universities in the world. It currently has more than 20,000 full-time students. Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management is one of the largest and fastest growing faculties in the world. There are more than 50 faculty members from different nationalities in our faculty.
Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) is situated in a convenient location. In terms of transport, there is a station of Macau Light Rapid Transit (MUST station) just outside the campus. Also, it is only a five-minute drive from MUST to Macau international airport. In terms of accommodation, MUST is surrounded by several upscale hotels, such as The Venetian, MGM, and Wynee Palace. Besides, there are also many other star-rated hotels to choose from.
We look forward to your participation and hope you will enjoy this academic event and your trip in Macau. See you in Macau in May!
ENQUIRIES
For any enquiries, please contact the Conference Organizing Committee by
Tel: +853-88972381 or E-mail: FHTMConference@must.edu.mo
Conference assistant WeChat: Crystal_Jane_Z
