ttra canada ottawa 2013 call for participation
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TTRA Canadas 2013 Conference October 16-18, Ottawa, Ontario
Research Capital for a Competitive CanadaCALL FOR PARTICIPATION
According to the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, the tourism sector looks superficially healthy with 2%
growth, but we are losing share of the international travel market. As tourism research professionals, practitioners
and academics, we know that our work plays a vital role in the success of the tourism industry in Canada. We have
a wide range of perspectives, a diverse set of tools and methods, and a large variety of questions that we ask and
explore.
This years conference brings us to the Capital of Canada, which has inspired us to explore our research capitalfor
ensuring the country remains a competitive and preferred travel destination.
Submissions for presentations, papers, workshops and panels are invited relating to the overarching theme of
Research Capital for a Competitive Canada. The Conference Program Committee will also consider submissions
on other topics which are of benefit and interest to our members.
Presentations, professional development workshops and presenter-organized panels: Submissions must include
a brief statement on how the presentation(s) or workshop topic relates to the conference theme and addresses a
research need. All submissions must include a short description (approx. 300-500 words) of the presentation(s),
professional development opportunity or panel along with a brief (5-line) biography of the presenter(s). The
submission must also indicate which presentation format (concurrent session, workshop, or organized panel) is
preferred, and the length of time requested. Concurrent session presentations will be between 15 and 45 minutes
in length, while workshops and organized panels will be between 60 and 90 minutes in length.
Refereed and non-refereed academic papers: Submissions must include a maximum three page, single-spaced
abstract (excluding cover page and references), with the following sections: Cover page with title and author(s)contact information, Title, Introduction, Literature, Method, Results, Conclusion and References. Please include in
a separate file, a brief five-line biography of the author(s). On the cover page indicate whether the paper is to be a
non-refereed (for presentation only) or refereed paper (option of abstract or full paper for the Proceedings if
accepted). It must also note how the topic contributes to the theme of the Conference. Length of presentations
will be 15-20 minutes. Please ensure refereed abstracts do not contain the authors name or other identifying
information, with the exception of the Title Page. In Word this can be done under the file menu prepare for
sharing check for issues.
Submissions due by: June 1, 2013
Submission Format: Word document
Submissions should be directed by email to:
Academic Paper Submissions Other Presentations, Panels, Workshops
Dr. Kelly MacKay Sarah Marsh
Ted Rogers School of School of Hospitality & Government of NWT, Tourism & Parks
Tourism Management, Ryerson University Yellowknife, NT
Toronto, ON
Phone: (416) 979-5000 ext. 6700 Phone: (867) 920-3245
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