The general outlook for the new decade is said to be fraught with uncertainties in the global economy, geopolitics and climate change issues. Despite this gloomy scenario – tourism, in particular, Islamic tourism is expected to be resilient and remain on a positive growth trajectory. The 4th Islamic Tourism Symposium will explore new opportunities for increasing the depth of Islamic tourism beyond the provision of Muslim friendly facilities and adherence to halal certification. Central to the theme of the symposium and the expected focus of the ensuing discourse will be the role of Islamic tourism in the new decade, in providing fresh ideas and solution to achieve a more responsible, ethical and spiritual form of tourism that is compatible with universal values and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

CALL FOR PAPERSPAPER SUBMISSIONS

Submission can be done either by abstracts or by manuscripts/full paper. Abstract submission should be no longer than 300 words. Keywords

(maximum 6) should be supplied along with the name of all authors and contact details during submission. Abstract submission deadline is 14 February 2020.

Once abstracts have been reviewed and accepted, authors can submit full papers by 20 March 2020.

Full papers submission should not exceed 10 pages including keywords (maximum 6), figures, tables and references.

Submitted paper/manuscripts will be peer-reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technicality, and/or research content/depth, correctness, and relevance to the conference, contributions and readability.

NO CHANGES will be allowed in the paper title, abstract, authorship, and manuscripts AFTER the full paper submission deadline.

All papers should be sent electronically in Microsoft Word-compatible file format to ITC via email at rt@itc.gov.my or directly to the seminar advisor at alyssa@itc.gov.my. The Secretariat will take all the effort to acknowledge all submissions within 24 hours. Authors are responsible for

Organised by:

In collaboration with:

Supported by:

MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ARTS

AND CULTURE MALAYSIA

proofreading their own papers. Papers with extensive errors (grammar and spelling) will be returned to the author(s) without review.

Camera-ready / full paper submission: 20 March 2020Papers submitted after 20 March 2020 may not be included in the conference proceedings.

PAPER GUIDELINES

Cover Page: Consist of title and sub-title(s) of paper, name of author(s), institution affiliation (organisation/university), email address, and postal address.

Number of Words / Pages:

Abstracts: Not more than 300 words. Keywords (maximum 6) to also be supplied.

Manuscripts/Full paper: Not exceeding 10 pages including keywords (maximum 6), figures, tables and references.

Language: EnglishPage Size: A4File Format: Microsoft Word-compatibleFont: Times New Roman. 12 point.Margin: 1 inch or 2.5 cm

Authors are advised to meet the guidelines and formatting instructions to ensure that all submissions are synchronised in stipulated format.

The Review Committee reserves the right to re-arrange and re-categorise accepted papers to be presented in the form of Poster Presentation where deem fit.

POSTER GUIDELINES

Poster design and layout:

The entire poster must be mounted on a 40” X 60” foam core board.

The poster does not necessarily fill the entire working area. The board must be in ‘landscape’ position. Poster title, name and organisation/department should be

positioned at top-centre of the board. Make it obvious to the viewer how to progressively view the poster,

i.e. read left to right, connecting each panel with numbering or arrows.

Notes:Leave some open space in the design an open layout is less tiring to the eye and mind.

Language: EnglishText / Lettering: Text should be readable from 5 feet away. Use minimum font size

18 point. Title should be at least 70 point font, all CAPITAL LETTERS. Visuals must be simple and bold. Keep text brief.

REGISTRATION

Paper / Poster Presenter:

Local (MyKad Holder) International

RM250.00 USD100

(For 2 days including conference proceedings, meals and certificate)

General Audience:Local (MyKad Holder) International

RM95.00 USD60(For 2 days including conference proceedings and meals)*Registration deadline for audience : 1 April 2020 (Wednesday).

To participate, please complete the online registration form and submit payment as required. Seats at the symposium are only confirmed upon receipt of payment.

VENUE

The symposium will be held at the Thistle Hotel, Johor Bharu, Johor. For details on the hotel, please visit https://www.thistle.com.my/johorbahru/ or contact +60 7-222 9234.

PROGRAMME

The programme of the symposium can be downloaded from ITC website.

*Details contained herein are correct at time of printing.

For any enquiries on the symposium, please contact:

Research & Training DivisionISLAMIC TOURISM CENTRETel: 603-8891 7177 / Email: rt@itc.gov.my

Or browse www.itc.gov.my for more updates

Deadlines:

Presenter registration 20 March 2020 (Friday)

Audience registration 1 April 2020 (Wednesday)