The 2nd International Scientific Conference TOURMAN 2018 is hosted and organized by the Alexander Technological Institute of Thessaloniki, a traditional public higher education institution in Greece; the units responsible for the Conference organization are: a) the Program of Postgraduate Studies in Tourism Management, and b) the Research Laboratory in Tourism & Services Management. The conference will take place at the Rodos Palace hotel, ideally located by a golden beach at the island of Rhodes in Greece. Rhodes is an established tourism destination well-known for its cosmopolitan style, rich gastronomic appeal, and vibrant night-life.
The state-of-the-art conference program includes: a) a high quality scientific research track with refereed paper presentations, b) cutting-edge keynote speakers and roundtables from the industry, the academia and the public sector, c) a student paper presentation track and a PhD workshop, d) unforgettable social activities, including excursions and field tours…
The Alexander Technological Institute of Thessaloniki, was founded in 1983, and has 4 Schools and 17 Departments with a student population exceeding 30000 (undergraduate and postgraduate) and almost 300 faculty members. The central administration of the institute is located in Thessaloniki, named after Alexander the Great’s sister, in Greece. The institute emphasizes the development and promotion of new disciplines and innovative curricula that adhere to the needs of the contemporary society and the requirements of the global community.
The Program of Postgraduate Studies in Tourism Management offers a Master of Science degree as focusing on a multi-disciplinary approach in the study of tourism. The Program is run by the Department of Business Administration and offers six alternative specializations: a) Destination management and marketing, b) Hospitality management, c) Culture and heritage tourism, d) Special interest tourism, e) Airline and travel management, f) Tourism business administration.
Detailed information about the program can be found at: http://www.tourism-management.gr
The Research Laboratory in Tourism & Services Management is also run by the Department of Business Administration and focuses on providing cutting-edge research in all aspects of tourism, travel, hospitality and services management. It employs academics, independent researchers and highly skilled practitioners, and aims at supporting through research both the academic world and the tourism industry.
Detailed information about the institution can be found at: http://www.teithe.gr