International Conference EARTH 2025 – Experiences and innovation for sustainable food and tourism

21–22 November 2025

E A R T H

Experiential Approaches in Responsible Tourism and Hospitality

CALL FOR PAPERS

EARTH 2025 – Experiences and innovation for sustainable food and tourism

21–22 November 2025, Brașov, Romania
Faculty of Food and Tourism, Transilvania University of Brașov

About EARTH 2025

In an era where sustainability, digital transformation and authentic experiences are reshaping the global tourism and hospitality landscape, EARTH 2025 invites academics, researchers, practitioners and industry leaders to explore new pathways for responsible growth. Millennials and Generation Z, the most influential consumer cohorts of today, demand ethical, personalized, and environmentally conscious experiences - from the food they eat to the destinations they choose.
The conference creates a multidisciplinary platform to discuss innovative practices in sustainable gastronomy, responsible tourism management, consumer psychology, smart design and technology integration. By bridging academia and industry, EARTH 2025 aims to inspire actionable solutions for the future of tourism, food systems and hospitality.

Conference Tracks / Sections

The conference welcomes theoretical, empirical and applied research contributions within, but not limited to, the following three main sections:

  1. Sustainable food systems and culinary innovation

From local ingredients to responsible food and beverage experiences

  • Valorization of local flora and native resources in gastronomy
  • Innovations in food and beverage processing
  • Food safety, waste reduction and circular economy practices in HoReCa
  • Nutrition, well-being and sustainable menus in tourism and hospitality
  • Emerging technologies for short and efficient food supply chains

Keywords: local biodiversity, native plants in gastronomy, sustainable menu design, food safety and quality, circular economy in HoReCa, culinary innovation, zero food waste, sustainable beverage management.

  1. Responsible tourism, hospitality and consumer experiences

Management, economics, branding and the psychology of sustainable travel

  • Sustainable management and marketing strategies in tourism and hospitality
  • Regional branding and authentic tourism experiences
  • Consumer psychology and purchasing behavior in responsible tourism
  • Economic models and policies for sustainable tourism development
  • Communicating sustainability and educating travelers

Keywords: sustainable tourism management, destination branding, consumer psychology, responsible marketing strategies, authentic travel experiences, economic models for tourism, visitor education and awareness, sustainable hospitality business models.

  1. Smart design, mobility and technology for tourism and hospitality

Reimagining spaces, transport and digital innovation for sustainable destinations

  • Sustainable design and renovation of tourism and HoReCa spaces
  • Eco-friendly mobility and transportation for tourist destinations
  • Digitalization and the use of artificial intelligence in tourism and hospitality
  • Smart hotels, IoT, AR/VR and enhanced tourist experiences
  • Infrastructure management in tourism with low environmental impact

Keywords: sustainable spatial design, eco-friendly mobility, smart hotels and IoT, artificial intelligence in tourism, digital visitor experiences (AR/VR), low-impact tourism infrastructure, technological innovation in hospitality, sustainable transport solutions.

More details available HERE.