Call for Papers

The 4th World Conference
on Smart Tourism WCST

WCST2026@Da Nang 16-19 December 2026

Duy Tân University, Da Nang, Vietnam

Track (Full & Short Paper) – Information & Important Dates

Submission Categories

  • Full Papers

    Completed research with clear objectives, methods, results, and academic implications.

  • Short Papers

    Emerging or in-progress studies, including preliminary analyses or conceptual contributions, intended for scholarly exchange and feedback.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions may be made as either a Full Paper or a Short Paper.

  • Full Papers (maximum 5 pages, approximately 1,000 words) should present well-developed research with a clear and structured format, including: Title, Abstract, Keywords (maximum 5), Introduction, Method, Results or Key Insights, and Conclusion.

  • Short Papers (maximum 3 pages, approximately 500 words) may present work-in-progress, preliminary findings, case studies, or conceptual research in a concise yet coherent format.

All submissions must follow the APA referencing style.
For detailed formatting requirements, please refer to the Submission Formatting Checklist.

Submission Important Dates

  • Full Paper / Short Paper Submission Deadline:

    July 30, 2026
    (12:00 PM, KST / GMT+9)

  • Announcement of Accepted Papers

    August 30, 2026
    (12:00 PM, KST / GMT+9)

All deadlines are based on Korea Standard Time (KST, GMT+9).

Submission Important Dates
Type Submission Presentation Publication Deadline

Full Paper

Up to 5 pages
(Approximately 1,000 words)

Yes

Conference Proceedings
(not publishing)

July 30, 2026
12:00 PM (KST / GMT+9)

Short Paper

Up to 3 pages
(Approximately 500 words)

Each paper must have at least one registered presenter.
If no author completes registration by October 31, 2026 (Regular Registration deadline), the paper will be removed from both the conference program and the proceedings.

Best Research Paper Award

Only accepted Full Paper submissions will be eligible for the Best Research Paper Award.
Accepted Full Papers will be evaluated and the award will be presented to the most outstanding paper, demonstrating excellence in originality, methodological rigor, and academic contribution.

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