BCIHMCT Unveils 16th IIHTTRC-2026: Advancing Spiritual Tourism and Hospitality for a Peaceful World

The Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BCIHMCT) is proud to announce the 16th edition of the India International Hotel, Travel & Tourism Research Conference (IIHTTRC)-2026. The conference will be held on 26th and 27th February 2026 in hybrid mode.

The 2026 conference will explore the theme, “Healing Horizons: Integrating Spiritual Tourism & Indian Hospitality for Global Peace.” This theme reflects the growing global interest in spiritual tourism as a pathway to mental wellness, cultural enrichment, and global harmony. It emphasizes the unique role of Indian hospitality, rooted in the philosophy of “Atithi Devo Bhava,” in creating meaningful and transformative experiences for travelers while developing peace and mutual understanding.

The conference will provide an enriching platform for academicians, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and students to engage in discussions on the evolving role of spiritual tourism in the hospitality and tourism landscape. Key deliberations will focus on the integration of spiritual tourism with sustainable hospitality practices, wellness tourism, cultural heritage preservation, responsible tourism, and the contribution of hospitality in promoting global peace and well-being.

Participants can look forward to insightful keynote sessions, research paper presentations, panel discussions, and interactive forums led by distinguished experts from academia and industry. The conference will encourage innovative research, exchange of ideas, and collaborative dialogue on emerging trends and practices in hospitality and tourism.

Original research papers, case studies, and conceptual papers from academicians, researchers, and industry practitioners are invited. Selected quality papers will be considered for publication in the Indian Journal of Applied Hospitality & Tourism Research (ISSN 0975-4954), a peer-reviewed journal, and in an edited volume with ISBN.

Through IIHTTRC-2026, BCIHMCT continues its tradition of promoting academic excellence, research, and global knowledge exchange. The conference aims to create a meaningful platform to explore how spiritual tourism and Indian hospitality traditions can contribute to sustainable development, holistic well-being, and global peace.