The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Opatija, University of Rijeka, in partnership with the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, is pleased to invite you to participate in the 28th Biennial International Congress (THI 2026) titled “Tourism & Hospitality Industry – Trends and Challenges”.
The Congress will take place at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Opatija from 27th to 29th May 2026.
We invite scientists, researchers, educators, and Ph.D. students to submit their abstracts or full papers and present their latest research, findings, and ideas at this international congress.
Keynote speakers
- Sara Dolnicar, Institute for Business and Economics, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Nancy McGehee, Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, United States
- Alan Fyall, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, Orlando, United States
Workshops and Special Sessions
- Workshops by Levent Altinay, Oxford Brookes University,Headington Campus, United Kingdom& Sanaz Vatankhah, Graduate School of Business,University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
- Special Sessions by Craig Depken, Belk College of Business, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: February 06, 2026
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026
More details about the submission process are available on the Congress website.
Contact: thi@fthm.hr
