*Theme: How to discover and disseminate the attractiveness of the Islands
*Date: 6th and 7th, Mar, 2020
*Venue: University of the Ryukyus – Okinawa, Japan

THE CONFERENCE

The conference is organized by Ryukyu University (Faculty of Global and Regional Studies ) -Okinawa, Japan.
Okinawa is well known as the great Island Resort. Holding the conference of Islands Tourism in Okinawa, it would be very valuable. There are so many islands in the world, however, not every island can fully disseminate its attractiveness. It will be an important issue for tourism on the island to fully disseminate its attractiveness. At the same time, however, protecting the island's precious natural resources is an important issue as well. The conference will be held on the theme of how to deal with these issues. We hope that researchers from all over the world will gather to exchange enthusiastic discussions.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Prof. Keir Reeves, Federation University Australia

Dr. Yanki Hartijasti, Universitas Indonesia

Prof. Joseph M. Cheer, Wakayama University

Mr. Shusaku Hayakawa, The president of Ryukyu Asteeda

Mr. Masao Tanaka, Managing Director & COO of KPG HOTEL & RESORT

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE　ScheduleSEAMA2020.pdf

• ◆6 th March (Fri)
  9:15 Reception
  10:00〜12:00 Oral Session ( Students of Post Graduate and Undergraduate )
  12:00〜13:00 Lunch
  13:00〜13:30 Opening
  　Greeting Speech:
  　・Prof. Kazuhiro Kogure, Vice President of Ryukyu U.
  　・Prof. Su, Che-Jen, Representative of Invitees
  13:30〜15:00 Keynote Address
  　1. Prof. Keir Reeves, Federation University Australia
  　2. Dr.Yanki Hartijasti, Universitas Indonesia
  　3. Mr.Masao Tanaka, The president of KPG HOTEL & RESORT
  15:00〜15:45 Coffee Brake & Poster Session
  15:50〜17:20 Panel Discussion
  　“ How a hotel can contribute to regional revitalization.”
  17:20〜 Campus Tour
  18:00〜20:00 Welcome Party (North Restaurant on Campus)
• ◆7 th March (Sat)
  9:15 Reception
  10:00〜12:00 Oral Session
  12:00〜13:00 Lunch
  13:00〜14:30 Keynote Address 1. 2
  　1. Prof. Joseph M. Cheer, Wakayama University
  　2. Mr.Shusaku Hayakawa, The president of Ryukyu Asteeda
  14:30〜15:15 Coffee Brake & Poster Session
  15:20〜16:50 Panel Discussion
  　“ How sports can contribute to regional revitalization.”
  16:50〜17:10 Invitees’ comment
  17:10 Closing

CALL FOR PAPERS

Call for papers and posters based on this theme wildly.
The research categories are as follows:

• • *Islands Tourism
  • *Maritime Tourism
  • *Hospitality Management
  • *Destination Management
  • *Promotion of islands and regions
  • *Sports Tourism

SUBMISSION

INDIVIDUAL PAPERS or POSTERS
Please note that your abstract should be 250-300 words in length and include 3-5 keywords, author name(s), affiliation(s) and email(s).
*Submission of abstract: istr@union-services.com
*Form download: Abstract Template_ITM2020.doc

Deadline extended
*Abstract submission: 14 Feb 2020
*Registration Closes: 21 Feb 2020

PUBLICATION

Presenters will be given priority for publication to the academic journal : Journal of Global Tourism Research.
After the conference, presenters who wants publication should submit a full paper.
*Details will be open soon

ATTENDING FEES

*Regular: Full access to all talks & keynotes and sessions & Presentation
200 US$ or 20,000 JPY
*Student: Full access to all talks & keynotes and sessions & Presentation
100 US$ or 10,000 JPY
*Accompanying (Non presentation): 150 US$ or 15,000 JPY
*Lunch (6 & 7 March ) is included Welcome Party (6 March): 50 US$ or 5,000 JPY

REGISTRATION

*Registration Form

ORGANIZER

Faculty of Global and Regional Studies, University of The Ryukyus

CONTACT ADDRESS

Prof.Shunsaku Hashimoto / Organizing Committee Chair Person
shunh@tm.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS

• Shunsaku Hashimoto ( Chair person )
  Tamaki Ohsumi
  Hiroshi Noguchi
  Sou Hatano
  Kaoruko Miyakuni
  Christopher Davis
  Naohisa Kakutani
• Joseph M. Cheer
  Che-Jen Su