Under the inspiring leadership of ITSA’s new Vice President, Abhishek Bhati, the first Regional Vice President (RVP) meeting has set the stage for a future of greater collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing within the global tourism research community.
At ITSA-IJTC, our RVPs might be separated by distance, but they are united by a shared commitment to advancing tourism knowledge and fostering impactful connections. With representation spanning the globe—from South America, USA, and the Caribbean, to the Baltics, South Asia, Australasia, and beyond—our diverse team reflects ITSA’s vision of inclusivity and global outreach.
RVPs play a pivotal role as communication and coordination points, ensuring seamless collaboration between regional members and ITSA, bridging gaps between diverse cultures, perspectives, and priorities. This is a testament to ITSA’s strength: a global community connected by a common goal—to disseminate and expand tourism knowledge to all corners of the world.
As the world evolves, so does ITSA’s commitment to ensuring knowledge flows freely between developed and developing nations, the global North and South. Together, we’re shaping a future where tourism research drives sustainability, innovation, and shared prosperity.
💡 Here’s to a successful start and many more impactful meetings ahead