Registration

The 4th World Conference
on Smart Tourism WCST

WCST2026@Da Nang 16-19 December 2026

Duy Tân University, Da Nang, Vietnam

Registration

Synergizing Industry and Academia:
Harnessing AI for Transformative Tourism and Hospitality in the Global South

Registration for WCST2026
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make sure you are logged in as an AST member before registering.
The registration fee payment section can be found at the bottom of this page.

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Registration Schedule & Information

To ensure smooth operations and enhance participant convenience, the Conference offers an early registration period. Early registration helps reduce on-site waiting time and may provide priority booking benefits for certain programs.

  • Early Bird Registration: Until Wednesday, September 30, 2026
  • Regular Registration: October 1 – October 31, 2026
  • Late Registration: November 1 – November 30, 2026
  • On-site Registration: December 16 – December 19, 2026

Please note that after the Early Bird deadline, only regular or later registration options will be available, and corresponding fees will apply.

  • Registration Method: Online registration via the Conference website

  • Payment Methods: Credit card, bank transfer, or other designated options

  • Registration Fee Includes: Conference Admission, Ph.D. Workshop, Coffee Breaks

  1. Early Bird Registrations

    (~ 2026-09-30)

  2. Regular Registrations

    (2026-10-01 ~ 2026-10-31)

  3. Late Registrations

    (2026-11-01 ~ 2026-11-30)

  4. One-site Registrations

    (2026-12-16 ~ 2026-12-19)

Registration Fee

The Registration Fee is structured into four categories: Early Bird, Regular, Late, and On-site Registration at the Conference. All registration periods and deadlines are based on Korea Standard Time (KST).

Registration Fee
Early Bird Registrations
(~ 2026-09-30) 		Regular Registrations
(2026-10-01 ~ 2026-10-31) 		Late Registrations
(2026-11-01 ~ 2026-11-30) 		One-site Registrations
(2026-12-16 ~ 2026-12-19)
AST Member 01) USD 300 USD 400 USD 500 USD 600
AST Non-Member USD 400 USD 500 USD 600 USD 700
AST Member Graduate Student USD 200 USD 300 USD 400 USD 500
AST Non- Member Graduate Students USD 250 USD 350 USD 450 USD 550
On-line(Zoom) 03) USD 100 USD 150 USD 150 USD 200
Undergraduate Student Free 02)
  1. For membership registration, please refer to the AST conference registration site.
    Members who paid the 2025 AST annual membership fee and those who newly pay the 2026 AST annual membership fee will receive a five-year exemption from annual membership fees from the date of payment.
  2. Undergraduate students may register for free; however, those who wish to attend the Gala Dinner are required to pay a USD 100 fee. The Gala Dinner includes Conference Awards and Congratulatory Remarks.
  3. This registration fee applies to participants who join the Oral Presentation (Presentation Only) session remotely via Zoom.

* All registration fees include the Social Event (Gala Dinner) fee of USD 100
Registration Categories
Registration Categories
AST Member Participant AST Non-Member Participant AST Graduate Student Non-Member Graduate Student
A general participant who has joined AST and paid the membership fee. A general participant who has joined AST but has not paid the membership fee. A graduate student who has joined AST and paid the membership fee. A graduate student who has not joined AST or has not paid the membership fee.

For further information, please refer to the guidelines on AST membership and WCST2026 registration fee payment outlined above.

Please note that updating your AST membership status may take 1–2 business days.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us at wcst.world.conf@gmail.com, and be sure to include your AST account ID and the email address used for registration.

Day Tickets

In addition to the standard registration options, Day Tickets are available for participants who wish to attend the conference for one or two days only. Day Tickets provide access to all sessions and materials for the selected day(s). Please note that the Gala Dinner is not included in Day Ticket registrations; participants who wish to join the Social Event must register separately and pay an additional fee of USD 100.

  • One-Day Ticket: USD 100(Early Bird) / USD 150(Regular, Late) / USD 200(On-site)

  • Two-Day Ticket: USD 200(Early Bird) / USD 250(Regular, Late) / USD 300(On-site)

Please note that while all standard registration categories include the Social Event (Gala Dinner) fee of USD 100, Day Ticket registrants are required to register separately for the Gala Dinner and pay an additional fee of USD 100 if they wish to attend.

Gala Dinner or Guest Tickets
1) Gala Dinner Participation

The Gala Dinner is included in all standard Registration Fee categories; however, it is not provided for Undergraduate Students or Day Ticket holders. Participants in these categories who wish to attend the gala may do so by registering separately and paying the additional fee specified below.

2) Guest Tickets

Guest passes are intended only for accompanying persons (e.g., family members or non-academic companions) and do not include access to conference sessions. Conference participants who wish to bring a guest should purchase a guest ticket along with their conference registration by paying the additional fee specified below.

Gala Dinner or Guest Tickets
Early Bird Registrations
(~ 2026-09-30) 		Regular Registrations
(2026-10-01 ~ 2026-10-31) 		Late Registrations
(2026-11-01 ~ 2026-11-30) 		One-site Registrations
(2026-12-16 ~ 2026-12-19)
Gala Dinner or Guest Tickets * USD 100 USD 100 USD 150 USD 200
Cancellation and refund policy

Requests for refunds or cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to wcst.world.conf@gmail.com.
When requesting a cancellation or refund, please include your AST account ID and the email address used for registration. All requests are subject to the following schedule.:

  • Cancellation requests received before or by November 30: full refund less $50 administrative fee.

  • Cancellation requests received between December 1 – December 11: full refund less $100 administrative fee.

  • December 12 and onwards: no refund, the registrant will be liable for the full conference registration fee.

For any inquiries or questions, please feel free to contact us via email at wcst.world.conf@gmail.com..

WCST2026 Registration and Payment Guidelines

We kindly invite all prospective participants to refer to the attached document for comprehensive instructions regarding the registration process and payment procedures for WCST2026.
We encourage you to carefully review the attached guidelines and complete your registration and payment in accordance with the instructions provided.

How to register and pay for WCST2026(eng) How to register and pay for WCST2026(kor)
계좌정보(Bank Account Information Bank)
1) Domestic Transfer (내국인 송금)
Domestic Transfer
Bank Information
은행명 KB국민은행
계좌번호 527801-01-382029
예금주 한국스마트관광학회
2) International Transfer (외국인 송금)
Bank Transfer
Bank Information
Bank Name KEB Hana Bank
Account Number 508-910013-31638
Account Holder ASSOCIATION FOR SMART TOURISM
SWIFT BIC KOEXKRSE
Address KEB HANA BANK, HEAD OFFICE, 35, EULJI-RO, JUNG-GU, SEOUL, South Korea

If you choose to pay the registration fee via bank transfer, please make sure to send your remittance information and payment details to wcst.world.conf@gmail.com after completing the transfer. This step is required to verify and confirm your registration.