The TMS ALGARVE 2025: Technology and Sustainability Challenges in Tourism, Hospitality, and Management will take place from November 12-15, 2025, in the Algarve, Portugal. Marking its 8th edition, the TMS conference has established itself as a key platform for research and discussion in the field. In its 2022 edition, the conference attracted 615 paper submissions and featured 387 presentations, solidifying its reputation as one of the leading international conferences in Tourism and Hospitality..
TMS combines scientific excellence with vibrant cultural and social events, while embracing core principles of event sustainability and festivalization and memorable experiences.
Concerning Scientific Excellence, the event will uphold the highest scientific standards by::
Hosting plenary sessions featuring distinguished and renowned keynote speakers.
Receiving support from a variety of indexed journals, including leading academic publications.
Selecting and showcasing the best presentation proposals.
Concerning its commitment to Sustainability, TMS 2025 will integrate sustainable practices by:
Providing venue and accommodation in the same building, a five-star hotel, to reduce travel-related emissions.
Offering hybrid participation options to minimize the event’s carbon footprint.
Donating surplus food to local charities, ensuring social and environmental responsibility.
Implementing sustainable event management practices throughout the conference.
Using primarily locally sourced products in catering services to support regional businesses and reduce environmental impact.
Regarding Festivalization & Memorable Experiences, TMS 2025 will embrace the concept of festivalization by:
Creating unforgettable experiences through dynamic social and cultural events.
Hosting gastronomic experiences prepared by tourism and hotel management students.
Showcasing live music performances featuring some of the finest musicians from the region.
Providing exceptional networking opportunities to foster professional connections.
This conference will focus on the following key research lines:
Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality
Hospitality Management
Tourism Planning and Management
Tourism Innovation and Competitiveness
Cultural Tourism
Ecotourism/Active Tourism/Health and Well-being Tourism
Safety and Security
Social Impacts of Tourism
Tourism Experiences
Event Management
Smart Destinations
Destination Marketing and Management
Marketing Management
Digital Marketing/Digital Transformation
Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality and Tourism
Sharing Economy and Tourism
ICT and Social Media in Tourism and Hospitality
Tourism Economics
Education in Tourism, Hospitality & Management
Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour
Ethics, Leadership, and Corporate Social Responsibility
Financial Management & Accounting
Strategy, Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship
Business Management
