GTHRC 2027 · University of Cape Coast

Call for Papers

Advancing Research Towards a Sustainable and Resilient Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Ghana

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Sam Jonah Library at the University of Cape Coast
Sam Jonah Library · UCC
12–13 August 2027
University of Cape Coast
22 research tracks
Your contribution

Research for a stronger industry.

We welcome original research addressing the conference’s tourism and hospitality tracks. Researchers, postgraduate students, practitioners and policy makers are invited to contribute.

Submit your abstract and anonymised review copy through the author portal. You can save a draft and return to it before final submission.

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Prepare your submission

1

Prepare

Write a descriptive title, select a track, include keywords and add your co-authors.

2

Anonymise

Remove names, affiliations and identifying acknowledgements from the uploaded review copy. Author details are collected separately.

3

Submit & track

Verify your email, review your submission and confirm the declarations. Track decisions and feedback in your portal.

Abstract guidelines

Use the conference template for full paper or poster submissions. Preferred presentation modes are oral (in person) or poster.

  • Write in English using UK spelling.
  • Use 250–500 words, excluding the title, author details and keywords.
  • Use Times New Roman, 12 pt, single line spacing and justified text.
  • Set the title in bold Title Case, with no more than 20 words.
  • Include 3–5 keywords in alphabetical order, separated by semicolons.
  • Do not include references, tables, figures or author names in the abstract body.
  • Save the template as Surname_GTHRC2027_Abstract.docx.

Structure your abstract

Include Background, Objective, Methodology, Findings and Conclusion/Implications. State the problem and its relevance, the study objectives, the research design and methods, the main results or conceptual arguments, and the implications for industry, policy, education or practice.

Enter corresponding-author and co-author details separately in the portal. Remove the author-information section from the uploaded review copy for double-blind review.

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Detailed full-paper formatting requirements will be published when confirmed by the Scientific Committee.

Originality and review

Submissions should be original, relevant to the chosen track and accurately describe the work. Reviewers assess relevance, originality, methodology, clarity, and implications. Decisions and anonymised feedback appear in the author portal.

Accepted authors will be invited to upload full papers and, when requested, revised copies or presentation material. Registration is a separate process; no payment is required to submit an abstract.