RARC International Conference

"Knowledge Infrastructure Management for Tourism"

3-4 November 2008, Penang, Malaysia

Institute of Graduate Studies (IPS),

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.

Organized by:

School of Housing, Building & Planning (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)

Rikkyo Amusement Research Centre (RARC) (Rikkyo University, Japan)

Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus University, The Netherlands)

Focus of Conference

What do we mean by knowledge? How is knowledge actually processed within the context of tourism development, in the Asian region? And how is it embedded in processes of policy making, managerial coordination of regional and urban development, strategic implementation and marketing?

The main goal of the Knowledge Infrastructure Management for Tourism Conference 2008 is to encourage the exchange of views and search for solutions on balancing a fundamental dilemma in managing the development of Asian tourism: the function versus form issue, which often arise in the interaction between culture in relation to technology and tourism development in Asia. Hence, it seeks to address the above and other relevant questions to understand the key themes that underpin the enhancement and enrichment of knowledge by academicians, practitioners and professionals.

Adopting a thematic approach, including epistemologies of knowledge development, knowledge sharing and knowledge applications, this small scale gathering by invitation features a program comprised of 5 invited keynotes by ‘thought leaders’ both from industry and the research community, who hail from developed and developing countries. Each keynote ‘kicks off’ a specific track on a particular theme followed by relevant paper presentations that address critical issues and practices by academics, policy makers and industry practitioners. The conference is designed to stimulate inter-disciplinary discussions, offers networking opportunities and conclude with a ‘manifesto’ to render tourism development in Asia more sustainable.

Date and Venue

The conference will held on 3rd and 4th of November 2008. It will be held in Training Room, Institute of Graduate Studies (IPS) within the garden campus of Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. The campus is located about 20 minutes from Penang International Airport.

Sessions

➡ 5 main sessions of 90 minutes. Each session consists of 5 invited speakers plus,

➡ 3 discussion papers (15 minutes per paper) in each sessions = Limited to 15 papers from Call for Papers.

Important Dates

➡15 September 2008 - Abstract Due for Submission

➡15 October 2008 - Full Paper Due for Submission

Submission of Abstract

Two pages abstracts or full papers should be sent as e-mail attachments (in MS Word) to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Badaruddin Mohamed, drbada@gmail.com or rarc2008@gmail.com by the 15th of September 2008. Abstract must be written in English.

**Authors of accepted abstracts must submit full papers by 15 October 2008

Accepted full papers will be initially distributed as discussion papers during the conference. These papers will be considered to be published as full proceedings by RARC after the conference. At least one author must register and present the research papers.

**Abstract Format Sample and Instruction click here to download

Themes

"Knowledge Infrastructure Management for Tourism"

Sub-themes:

1. Sustainable growth and sense making

2. Knowledge transfer and diversity

3. Principles and practices

4. Knowledge and Technological Infrastructure

5. Connecting Communities through tourism

6. Others deemed relevant.

Conference Fees

RM150.00 for general participants (including paper presenters)