Welcome to the 45th ISTTE Annual Conference
The International Society of Travel & Tourism Educators (ISTTE) is delighted to announce Breda, the Netherlands, as the host city for its 45th Annual Conference from 21-23 October 2026.
A Year of Celebrations
This conference marks a special milestone year: ISTTE's 45th Annual Conference, the Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism (JTTT) 25th anniversary, and host Breda University of Applied Sciences' 60th anniversary.
Theme: "Digital, Responsible, and Resilient: Innovating Travel and Tourism Education and Research"
Digital — AI, data analytics, and digital transformation. Responsible — sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility. Resilient — adaptive systems, crisis management, and human-centric competencies.
Building on "Changing Paradigms" (Hong Kong 2024) and "Redefining Critical Issues" (Toronto 2023), this year's theme explores the skills and adaptive processes required for the future of tourism education.
The conference connects to "Teaching and Learning with AI in Europe" (19-20 October), which is also hosted by BUas and co-organized with the University of Central Florida. These two separate events, under one roof, provide a unique week of engagement with technology, pedagogy, and tourism education.
Our Host: Breda University of Applied Sciences
BUas is a premier institution with 7,500 students from over 60 countries, offering programs in Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure, Gaming, Media, and Logistics. Ranked among the Top 25 Global Institutions (QS #22 for Hospitality & Leisure), BUas holds accreditations from UNWTO, WLO, and THE-ICE, and is home to ATLAS, a global network of 150 universities.
BUas brings expertise to this theme through major EU projects such as PANTOUR, focused on bridging digital, green, and social skills gaps in tourism.
Join Us in Breda
Building on Edinburgh 2025, the 45th ISTTE Conference offers an opportunity to explore developments in travel and tourism education, network with global educators, and experience the vibrant city of Breda.
For questions, contact Rob Simons at Simons.R@buas.nl or visit istte.org.