Preamble
Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS) is hosting its 1st conference from the 28th to the 30th August 2024 at its University Main Campus. The conference theme will be; ‘Gastronomy Tourism and Destination Management’. The papers presented at this conference will definitely be published by an already identified accredited journal which has consented to our request through a special issue. In a bid to make this conference as interdisciplinary as possible, we therefore call upon academics across all disciplines and industry practitioners to submit their papers by the due dates highlighted in this call.
Aim of the Conference
To support Zimbabwe’s drive to promote Gastronomy tourism by providing information for policy and planning purposes.
Conference Accreditation
Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe, Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe, Tourism Educators and Researchers Association of Zimbabwe & Friends of Vumba
Conference Sub-Themes
Sub-themes
- Gastronomy tourism key destinations
- Stakeholder participation in gastronomy tourism
- Gastronomy tourism, innovation and technological developments
- Gastronomy tourism and entrepreneurship
- Gastronomy tourism, culture and heritage in Southern Africa
- Gastronomy tourism and destination development
- Gastronomy and tourism research
- Product development in gastronomy tourism
- Gastronomy tourists profiling
- Policy frameworks to promote gastronomy tourism
- Gastronomy tourism market trends and analysis
- Gastronomy Tourism & Waste management
- Gastronomy tourism & local economies
Important Conference Dates and Deadlines
14th June 2024 Deadline for submission of abstracts
15 to 29th June 2024 Notification of accepted abstracts
14th July 2024 Deadline for submission of full papers
Preliminary Programme
28th August 2024 -Welcome, Key note speaker presentation and official opening, 1st day conference session
30th August 2024 – 2nd day conference sessions
31st August 2024 – Official closing, presentation of awards & excursion
Conference Fees
The conference fee is US$150.00, payable at the University main Campus or be deposited into the following University accounts. The conference cover teas and lunches but not supper and accommodation.
BANKING DETAILS
1. Nostro Account
Bank: FBC
Account Name: Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences
Account Number: 1035165120002
Branch: MUTARE
Swift Code: FBCPZWHA
2. ZiG Account
Bank: FBC
Account Name: Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences
Account Number: 1035165120000
Branch: MUTARE
Swift Code: FBCPZWHA
NB* Please scan and send proof of payment to tourismconference@msuas.ac.zw
