Call for Papers: Consumer Behavior in Tourism Symposium (CBTS) 2026

This year, the Consumer Behavior in Tourism Symposium (CBTS) 2026 is being organized by the German Institute for Tourism Research and will take place September 16–18, 2026, at FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences in Heide.

The conference will focus on the theme “From Consumption to Contribution: Social Dimensions of Tourist Behavior.” Topics will include how tourist behavior influences social sustainability, what contributions travelers can make, and the role local communities play. In addition, there will once again be an open track for other current research projects. The call for papers is now online.

Important Deadlines:
– Abstract submission deadline: March 31, 2026
– Notification regarding abstracts: April 30, 2026
– Registration period: April through July 2026

If you have any questions, please contact the organizing team at cbts2026[at]fh-westkueste.de.

All other relevant information is also available on the event page.