WCST 2026: The 4th World Conference on Smart Tourism Duy Tân University Da Nang, Viet Nam, December 16-19, 2026 |
| Conference website | https://wcst.world/2026/ |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=wcst2026 |
| Abstract registration deadline | July 30, 2026 |
| Submission deadline | July 30, 2026 |
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to share that the 4th World Conference on Smart Tourism (WCST2026) will be held this December in Da Nang, Vietnam. We warmly invite all faculty members, researchers, and students to participate, present your research, and engage with leading global scholars in the field of smart tourism and AI-driven innovation.
Conference Overview
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Theme: Synergizing Industry and Academia: Harnessing AI for Transformative Tourism and Hospitality in the Global South
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Dates: December 16–19, 2026
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Venue: Duy Tân University, Da Nang, Vietnam
Conference Topics
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AI-Driven Innovation in Tourism and Hospitality
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Smart Destinations & Sustainable Development in the Global South
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Industry–Academia Collaboration for Digital Transformation
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Entrepreneurship, Startups & Tourism Tech Ecosystems
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Governance, Ethics & Policy for Responsible AI
Submission Categories
You may submit your work under the following categories:
- Full Paper (1,000 words): Completed research with clear objectives, methods, results, and implication
- Short Paper (500 words): Emerging or in-progress studies, including preliminary analyses or case studies, submitted for idea exchange and feedback
- Undergraduate Pitching Competition: Undergraduate submissions presenting innovative ideas or early-stage projects, outlined through a brief proposal
Submission Deadlines
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Full / Short Paper Submission: July 30, 2026
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Acceptance Notification: August 30, 2026
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Presentation File Submission: September 30, 2026
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Undergraduate Competition Abstract Deadline: August 30, 2026
Registration Deadlines & Fees
1) Registration Deadlines
• Early Bird Registrations: Until 30 September 2026(by 12:00 PM, KST/GMT+9)
• Regular Registrations: From 1 October until 31 October 2026(by 12:00 PM, KST/GMT+9)
• Late Registrations: From 1 November until 30 November 2026(by 12:00 PM, KST/GMT+9)
• On-site Registrations at the Conference: From 16 December until 19 December 2026
2) Registration Fees
| Category | Early Bird | Regular | Late | On-site |
| AST Member | $ 300 | $ 400 | $ 500 | $ 600 |
| Non-Member | $ 400 | $ 500 | $ 600 | $ 700 |
| Graduate Student | $ 200 | $ 300 | $ 400 | $ 500 |
| Undergraduate Student | Free* | Free* | Free* | Free* |
*Undergraduate students attend for free but must pay $100 if joining the Gala Dinner.
3) Day Tickets
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1-Day: $100 / $150 / $150 / $200
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2-Day: $200 / $250 / $250 / $300(Day Tickets exclude Gala Dinner; additional $100 required if attending.)
WCST2026 presents an excellent opportunity to share your research with an international audience, connect with leading global experts, explore new collaborative initiatives, and contribute to shaping the future of AI-driven tourism innovation.We sincerely look forward to your active participation and valuable submissions.
For inquiries, please contact: wcst.world.conf@gmail.com
Warm regards,WCST2026 Organizing Committee