BALI, 23 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2026
Cultural Convergence: Regenerating Hospitality, Tourism, MICE and Events
Dr. Drs. Ida Bagus Putu Puja, M.Kes
The International Joint Conference on Hospitality & Tourism (IJCHT), held in conjunction with the International Conference on Hospitality, Tourism, and Entrepreneurship (INSPIRE)
Message From Conference Chair
It is with great pride and warm greetings that I welcome scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to the 6th The International Joint Conference on Hospitality & Tourism (IJCHT), held in conjunction with the International Conference on Hospitality, Tourism, and Entrepreneurship (INSPIRE) 2026. As Bali continues its journey toward a more regenerative and people-centred tourism future, this conference becomes a vital space to rethink how hospitality and tourism can genuinely contribute to shared prosperity for communities, cultures, and future generations.
This year’s theme Cultural Convergence: Regenerating Hospitality, Tourism, MICE and Events. I extend my sincere appreciation to all contributors, reviewers, keynote speakers, and organizing partners whose dedication makes this conference possible. May this gathering spark meaningful conversations, enduring networks, and ideas that continue to create impact far beyond the conference halls.
I look forward to welcoming you to Bali and to an inspiring journey of shared learning and transformation
Warm regards,
Dr. Ida Bagus Putu Puja, M.Kes
Director, Bali Tourism Polytechnic
Conference Chair, 6th IJCHT-26
Call For Papers
Cultural Convergence: Regenerating Hospitality, Tourism, MICE and Events
Topics
- AI And Technology
- Creativity, Innovation And Entrepreneurship
- Community-Based Tourism
- Rural And Urban Tourism
- Gastronomy
- Fashion Tourism
- Travel Behaviors
- Health, Medical And Wellness Tourism
- Regenerative Destination
- Hotel, Restaurant And Catering Management
- MICE And Festival Management
- Marketing Management
- Accounting And Finance Management
- Investment And Risk Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Global Issues And Sustainable Development
- Gender Studies In Tourism And Hospitality
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
- Safety and Crisis Management
- Human Resources, Leadership, and Education
- Logistics and supply chain
- Halal tourism and service
- Destination Governance
- Cultural Tourism And Heritage Management
- Tourism Impacts
Keynote Speaker
Widiyanti Putri Wardhana
Minister Of Tourism Of The Republic Of Indonesia
Prof. Cihan Cobanoglu
Virscend University
Prof. Dimitrios Buhalis
Bournemouth University Bussiness School
Chair Person
Dr. Drs. Ida Bagus Putu Puja, M.Kes
BALI TOURISM POLYTECHNIC
Dr. Anderson Ngelambong
University Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ann Suwares Ashton
GSTM NIDA
Assoc. Prof. Kom Campiranon, Ph.D
THAMMSAT UNIVERSITY
Committees
Join Us at the 6th IJCHT-26 & INSPIRE 2026
🌎Cultural Convergence: Regenerating Hospitality, Tourism, MICE, and Events
23-25 September 2026 | ⏰ 08.00 AM - 16.00 PM LT
Mice Widyatula, Bali Tourism Polytechnic
💸Fee 70 - 130 $ |
🐦 Early Bird Registration 🗓️ 1 April 2026
📄 Abstract Submission 🗓️ 1 February – 30 May 2026
🗣️ Keynote Speaker:
👩🏻⚖️ Widiyanti Putri Wardhana - Minister Of Tourism Of The Republic Of Indonesia 🇮🇩
📃Dr. Cihan Cobanoglu - Virscend University Irvine, CA 🇺🇸
🏛️ Prof. Dimitrios Buhalis - Bournemouth University Bussiness School UK 🇬🇧
We welcome paper submissions 📝 across a wide range of topics, including: AI & technology 🤖, sustainable & regenerative tourism 🌿, MICE & event management 🎤, hospitality innovation 💡, entrepreneurship 🚀, wellness tourism 🧘, ESG & CSR ⚖️, and destination governance 🏛️
Join Us at the 6th IJCHT-26 & INSPIRE 2026
Find Your Inner Peace at the IJCHT-26 Yoga Workshop! ✨
Are you ready to transform? Join us for an inspiring session: "Changing and inspiring for mindfulness peace with loving compassion and kindness." Guided by the esteemed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ann Suwares Ashton, this workshop is designed to rejuvenate your soul through cultural convergence and mindful movement.
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📅 When: September 24th, 2026 | 16:30 PM LT
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📍 Where: Pool Side of Kamala Resto, Bali Tourism Polytechnic
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🧘 Host: IJCHT-26 & INSPIRE26
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your inner self in the beautiful setting of Bali. Let’s breathe, stretch, and find peace together.
Publication Opportunities
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology (Q1)
International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration (Q2)
Journal of Global Hospitality and Tourism (Zenodo & OpenAIRE)
Important Date
EarlyBird
Take advantage of our Early Bird Registration period to secure your participation at a special rate. Early registration allows participants to plan ahead, confirm attendance, and become part of the conference community from the earliest stage.
30 June 2026
Mice Widyatula
Abstract Submission
Authors are invited to submit their abstracts presenting original research, case studies, or conceptual papers relevant to the conference theme. Submitted abstracts will undergo a review process to ensure academic quality and relevance.
30 June 2026
Mice Widyatula
Abstract Acceptance
All submitted abstracts will be carefully reviewed by the scientific committee. Abstract Acceptance notifications will be sent to authors, confirming eligibility to proceed with full paper preparation and conference participation.
31 July 2026
Mice Widyatula
Full Paper Submission
Authors with accepted abstracts are required to submit their full papers for final review and publication consideration. Accepted full papers will be included in the conference proceedings and presented during the conference sessions.
31 August 2026
Mice Widyatula
Conference Program
The 6th International Joint Conference on Hospitality and Tourism 2026 (6th IJCHT-26) Theme: Cultural Convergence: Regenerating Hospitality, Tourism, MICE and Events 23 -25 September 2026 Badung, Bali
Day One: 23 September 2026
Morning Session
Opening Ceremony :
- Regis
- Traditional Balinese Dance
- Welcome Remarks From Conf Chair (I.B Puja)
- Keynote Speaker :
- Minister Of Tourism (Opening Remark) Prof. Cihan Prof. Dimitrius Buhalis
- Panel Discussion : Regenerative Tourism and MICE Event
- 2 Academician and 2 Practitioner : (BiTP, NIDA, UiTM)
- Networking Lunch
- Panel Discussion 2 :
- Regenerative Hospitality (2 academician and 2 practitioner)
- Yoga and Healing
Day Two: 24 September 2026
Morning Session
Opening Ceremony :
- Academic Forum
- Discussion
- Paper Presentation 1
- Networking Lunch
- Paper Presentation 2
- Coffee an Tea
- Refreshment
- Paper Presentation 3
Day Three: 25 September 2026
Morning Session
Opening Ceremony :
- Conference Excursion
Awarding Night (Cultural Custom/National)
Remarks
- The Conference Schedule is only a draft and is subject to change. The final schedule will be confirmed before 1 June 2026.
- All lunches, coffee breaks, and gala dinner during 23 – 25 September 2026 are included in the conference registration.
- The Theme of “Cultural Convergence: Regenerating Hospitality, Tourism, MICE and Events” refers to the dress code theme that will combine chic elegance with the natural beauty of Bali.
Conference Fee
The cost of this conference includes some facilities that are available and not available.
Participant
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Conference facilities
Meeting Rooms
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Conference kit
Meeting Rooms
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Lunch
For 2 Days
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Coffee Break
For 2 Days
Student
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Conference facilities
Meeting Rooms
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Conference kit
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Lunch
For 2 Days
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Coffee Break
For 2 Days
Presenter
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Conference facilities
Meeting Rooms
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Conference kit
Meeting Rooms
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Lunch
For 2 Days
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Coffee Break
For 2 Days
Early Bird Presenter
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Conference facilities
Meeting Rooms
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Conference kit
Meeting Rooms
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Lunch
For 2 Days
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Coffee Break
For 2 Days
About Bali Tourism Polytechnic
Founded in 1978, Bali Tourism Polytechnic (Poltekpar Bali) was established to meet the growing demand for skilled human resources in the tourism and hospitality industry, following recommendations from UNDP and ILO (1972). Initially known as the Bali Hotel and Tourism Education and Training Center (P4B) and located in Nusa Dua, the institution focused on vocational and pre-vocational training for local communities.
Over time, the institution evolved through several transformations—from BPLP Bali to Nusa Dua Bali Tourism Institute (STPNB)—expanding its academic programs from Diploma levels to Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. In 2019, STPNB officially became Bali Tourism Polytechnic (Poltekpar Bali) under the Ministry of Tourism.
Today, Poltekpar Bali offers two departments, ten study programs, and one postgraduate program, and serves as a key institution in developing professional human resources for Indonesia’s tourism sector.
Arrival And Depature
1. Flights
Participants are required to arrange and cover the costs of their international travel to and from Bali, Indonesia. Additional details about Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali can be found on the following website: https://bali-airport.com/id
2. Visa Requirements
All delegates entering Indonesian territory are required to hold a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival. Delegates are responsible for ensuring that they secure a visa as early as possible, where relevant. Delegates can apply for a visa covering the whole period of the meeting from the Indonesian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate-General at their point of origin.
For ASEAN Countries
- No Visa is needed for ASEAN Countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and Timor-Leste.
Requirements: stay in less than 30 days, for more than 30 days, you need Visa On Arrival (VOA) or B211A Visa
Visa on Arrival (VOA)
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VoA for Bali (Indonesia) can be purchased at the VoA counter in the airport arrival hall, or you can apply for an e-VoA in advance through the official website https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/. - The VoA costs 35USD or IDR500,000.
- VOAapplication is submitted by the Foreign Nationals at certain Immigration Checkpoint with the following requirements:
- A legal and valid passport for at least six months
- A return ticket or onward ticket to continue the trip to another country, except
for the crew of means of transport which will stop over to join the ship and continue the journey to another country.
3. Custom Declaration
All international travelers are required to fill out a Customs Declaration (CD) to enter the country. This can be done online at the airport upon arrival or completed through the official website ecd.beacukai.go.id in advance.
4. Bali Tourist Levy Notice
The Bali Provincial Government is set to enforce new tourist levy regulations from February 14, 2024. International visitors to Bali will be subject to a mandatory tourist levy of IDR 150,000 or USD 10, in adherence to Law Number 15 of 2023 of the Province of Bali. Travellers are encouraged to conveniently settle this payment via the Love Bali website or App prior to their arrival. Upon payment, a tourism levy voucher will be sent via email, and tourists should store it on their smartphones for scanning at checkpoints in Bali Airport and sea ports. For additional details, please visit the Love Bali website https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/.
5. Accomodation
Participants can book their own accommodation. Below are suggestions for hotels near the event venue.
Hotel Information
Highly recommended, as the venue for the 6th IJCHT 2026, offering modern facilities in the newest convention center hotel, ideally located near the scenic Bali Tourism Polytechnic.
Organizer
Bali Tourism Polytechnic
Bali Tourism Polytechnic (abbreviated PPB, Balinese script: ᬧᭀᬮᬶᬢᬾᬓ᭄ᬦᬶᬓ᭄ᬧᬭᬶᬯᬶᬲᬢᬩᬮᬶ) or also called Poltekpar Bali is a ministerial college under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia. PPB was originally established in 1978 as a tourism education and training institution called the Bali Hotel and Tourism Education Center or abbreviated as P4B in the Nusa Dua area, Bali.
- Email : info@ppb.ac.id
- Director : Drs. Ida Bagus Putu Puja, M.Kes; (east 18 October 2019)
- Phone: (0361) 773537
- Location : Dharmawangsa Street, Benoa, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali 80361
IJCHT 2026 Organizer
Logos of the campus parties and related organizers who participated in the 6th IJCHT activity, 23-25 September 2026
