NSTC 2024

About NSTC 2024

NSTC 2024, the flagship initiative, is committed to promoting sustainable tourism while preserving Sri Lanka's diverse cultural and natural heritage. It represents a fusion of scholarly precision and visionary strategy, co-led by The Department of Trade, Commerce, and Tourism of the Central Province and the Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya.

NSTC is aimed at addressing the sustainable management of cultural and natural heritage within Sri Lanka's Central Province. It underscores the interdependence between tourism and heritage preservation, emphasizing rigorous academic investigation and strategic planning to navigate this relationship effectively. The conference intends to identify current challenges and explore potential solutions, involving stakeholders and researchers from relevant disciplines.

The objective of NSTC will be:

To initiate a dialogue among stakeholders and researchers across relevant disciplines, facilitating the exchange of findings and insights on sustainable tourism practices with policymakers.

Key Dates

Abstract Submission Open

Conference Date	30/09/2024
Submission Deadline	30/07/2024
Notification of Acceptance	15/08/2024
Registration On or Before	22/09/2024

The participants must register for the conference on or before the 22nd of September 2024

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Conference sub-themes

Cultural Heritage Preservation and Tourism

Explores strategies for safeguarding cultural heritage sites, traditions, and practices while promoting responsible tourism behaviors that respect and celebrate diverse cultural identities.

Biodiversity Conservation and Ecotourism

Examines the role of ecotourism initiatives in preserving natural habitats, conserving biodiversity, and fostering environmental stewardship among tourists and local communities.

Community Empowerment and Engagement

Examines approaches to engaging local communities in tourism development and empowering them to participate actively in decision-making processes, thereby promoting sustainable tourism practices and benefiting local economies.

Sustainable Tourism Policy and Planning

Assess the effectiveness of policies and planning frameworks in promoting sustainable tourism development. Topics may include measures to balance economic growth with environmental and social considerations, as well as strategies for stakeholder engagement and collaborations

Innovation and Technology in Tourism

Explores the role of innovative technologies and digital solutions in enhancing visitor experiences, minimizing environmental impacts, and improving destination management and marketing strategies for sustainable tourism.

Authors should send without author names, affiliations, and an acknowledgment (blinded abstracts).

Abstracts submitted with author information will be requested to re-submit according to the instructions given .

The abstract should be limited to one page and contain less than 350 words (without the title, names of authors, affiliations, keywords, and acknowledgment).

Abstracts should not include figures, tables, and references.

The spelling and grammar of your abstract should be carefully checked before submission.

The title of the abstract should be short, specific, and should reflect the study you carried out.

Research work presented or published elsewhere will not be considered.

Plagiarised abstracts will be rejected without further consideration.

More instructions about how to prepare your abstract can also be found in the above template.

Sample Abstract - Initial Submission of NSTC 2024

Abstract Template and Detail Guideline - Final Submission of NSTC 2024

Download author declaration form

CONFERENCE EMAIL (Please Submit Your Abstract to this Email on or before 30th July 2024) - 2024nstc@gmail.com

The conference is fully funded by the Department of Trade, Commerce, and Tourism of the Central Province DTCT-CP. Therefore, all costs such as the conference registration, food and refreshments, etc. will be borne by DTCT-CP, so it is free for the participants.