{"id":2716,"date":"2025-04-28T15:51:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T08:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/the-3rd-world-conference-on-smart-tourism-wcst-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-04-28T15:51:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T08:51:12","slug":"the-3rd-world-conference-on-smart-tourism-wcst-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/the-3rd-world-conference-on-smart-tourism-wcst-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3rd World Conference on Smart Tourism (WCST 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>The 3rd World Conference on Smart Tourism (WCST 2025) will be held from December 17 to 20, 2025, at the Macau University of Science and Technology. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Under the theme \u201cSmart Tourism in the Age of AI: Connecting Global Communities,\u201d the conference aspires to serve as a premier international platform that brings together leading experts, researchers, and outstanding students in the fields of tourism and technology.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Highlight Opportunity: Smart Tourism Pitching Competition for Students<\/h2>\n<p>To foster creativity and innovation among the younger generation, the WCST 2025 Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the Smart Tourism Pitching Competition, scheduled for December 19, 2025. This competition invites undergraduate and postgraduate students to present their innovative ideas, research projects, and entrepreneurial initiatives in tourism and hospitality. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Undergraduate and postgraduate students<\/li>\n<li>Participation Format:<\/li>\n<li>Undergraduate students: Participate in the \u201cIdeas Fair (Pitching Session)\u201d with a 15-minute creative idea presentation.<\/li>\n<li>Postgraduate students: Encouraged to present research projects in the form of an Oral Presentation.<\/li>\n<li>Submission Requirements<\/li>\n<li>Language: English<\/li>\n<li>Abstract Length: Approximately 150 words<\/li>\n<li>Abstract Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Full Paper Submission Deadline (for official presentations): November 1, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1474\" src=\"https:\/\/riat.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5.-WCST-pitchig-poster-250320-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"WCST 2025\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/riat.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5.-WCST-pitchig-poster-250320-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/riat.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5.-WCST-pitchig-poster-250320-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/riat.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5.-WCST-pitchig-poster-250320-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/riat.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5.-WCST-pitchig-poster-250320-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/riat.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5.-WCST-pitchig-poster-250320-1449x2048.jpg 1449w, https:\/\/riat.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5.-WCST-pitchig-poster-250320-scaled.jpg 1811w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Awards and Recognition<\/h2>\n<p>WCST 2025 will present Best Presentation Awards for undergraduate participants, including First, Second, and Third prizes. In addition, all participants will receive Certificates of Participation to acknowledge their valuable contributions. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Suggested Topics in Smart Tourism<\/li>\n<li>Artificial Intelligence (AI) in tourism<\/li>\n<li>Augmented\/Virtual Reality (AR\/VR) and the Metaverse<\/li>\n<li>Smart applications in tourism<\/li>\n<li>Service robots<\/li>\n<li>Automation in tourism services, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Details &amp; Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p>For detailed submission procedures and participation guidelines, please visit:<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf10 [Official Conference Website]\n\ud83d\udce7 Email: strc@khu.ac.kr<\/p>\n<p>WCST 2025 is expected to once again serve as a crucial forum for knowledge exchange and global collaboration in smart tourism, driving sustainable and innovative development in the era of emerging technologies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 3rd World Conference on Smart Tourism (WCST 2025) will be held from December 17 to 20, 2025, at the Macau University of Science and Technology. 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