Author Resources

Submission Guidelines

Everything you need to know to prepare and submit your manuscript for AITHE'26

Formatting Requirements

Follow these guidelines to ensure your submission meets our standards

Document Format

  • File Type: PDF format only (converted from Word or LaTeX)
  • Page Size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
  • Margins: 25mm on all sides
  • File Size: Maximum 10MB

Typography

  • Font: Times New Roman or similar serif
  • Body Text: 11pt, single-spaced
  • Title: 14pt bold, centered
  • Section Headings: 12pt bold

Paper Structure

  • Abstract: 150–250 words summarizing the work
  • Keywords: 4–6 keywords below abstract
  • Sections: Introduction, Literature, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
  • References: APA 7th Edition style

Page Limits

  • Full Papers: 8–12 pages including references
  • Short Papers: 4–6 pages including references
  • Poster Abstracts: 2 pages maximum
  • Extra Pages: Additional pages €50 each (max 2)

Paper Templates

Use our official templates to ensure your submission meets formatting requirements

Microsoft Word

Pre-formatted .docx template with styles and guidelines

Download .docx

LaTeX Template

Complete LaTeX package with .cls file and example

Download .zip

Sample Paper

Example submission showing proper formatting

Download .pdf

Submission Process

1

Prepare Your Manuscript

Download the appropriate template and prepare your paper following the formatting guidelines. Ensure your submission is properly anonymized for double-blind review (remove author names and affiliations).

Use templates provided above
2

Create Account on EasyChair

Register for an account on the EasyChair conference management system if you don't already have one. Use your institutional email address for correspondence.

Submission system opens June 1, 2026
3

Submit Your Paper

Log in to EasyChair, select AITHE'26, and complete the submission form. Upload your anonymized PDF, enter title, abstract, keywords, and select relevant topic areas.

You'll receive confirmation email
4

Await Review Decision

Your paper will undergo double-blind peer review by at least two members of our Scientific Committee. You'll receive detailed feedback and a decision notification via email.

Review period: 4–5 weeks
5

Submit Camera-Ready Version

If accepted, revise your paper based on reviewer feedback, add author information, and submit the final camera-ready version. At least one author must register for the conference.

Author registration required for publication

Review Criteria

Papers will be evaluated by our Scientific Committee based on the following criteria

Originality & Innovation

Novel contribution to the field with original ideas, methods, or findings that advance current knowledge.

Technical Quality

Sound methodology, rigorous analysis, and valid conclusions supported by appropriate evidence.

Relevance to AITHE

Clear connection to AI applications in tourism, hospitality, or experience economy domains.

Clarity & Presentation

Well-organized, clearly written, with appropriate use of figures, tables, and references.

Practical Impact

Potential for real-world application and benefit to industry practitioners or policymakers.

Literature Engagement

Thorough review of relevant literature demonstrating awareness of existing research.

Submission Policies

Double-Blind Review

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Authors must anonymize their manuscripts by removing names, affiliations, and self-identifying references. Reviewers' identities are also kept confidential.

Originality & Plagiarism

Submissions must be original work not previously published or under review elsewhere. All papers are checked for plagiarism using automated detection tools. Plagiarism will result in immediate rejection.

Author Registration Requirement

At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference at the full registration rate by the camera-ready deadline. Papers without registered authors will not be included in the proceedings.

Copyright & Open Access

Authors retain copyright of their work. By submitting, authors grant AITHE a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the paper. Selected papers may be invited for extended publication in partner journals.

Ready to Submit?

We look forward to receiving your contributions. The submission system opens June 1, 2026.

Deadline: September 15, 2026 (Full Papers) · October 1, 2026 (Short Papers & Posters)