Welcome to THI2026!
The 28th biennial International Congress Tourism & Hospitality Industry organized by the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka, in partnership with the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida will take place in Opatija from 27 to 29 May 2026.
THI2026 is a multidisciplinary congress with a long tradition of bringing together policy makers, industry and academics to lay the foundations and find innovative solutions for the development of tourism. The aim is to foster collaboration between the academic and tourism communities to improve the attractiveness of the tourism and hospitality business.
We invite scientists and researchers to share their newest research, results and ideas with us and their fellow researchers and practitioners. Accepted papers will be published in the congress proceedings.
We are looking forward seeing you in Opatija!
Keynote Speakers
| Sara Dolnicar | Nancy McGehee |
Alan Fyall |
| Institute for Business and Economics, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia | Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, United States |
Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, Orlando, United States |
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