30–31 JANUARY 2027 • LOMBOK, INDONESIA • HYBRID
THE 2027 EDITION

Shaping Sustainable
Island Futures.

Innovation, Cultural Heritage, and Community Empowerment

Join scholars, industry leaders, practitioners, and changemakers to explore the future of island tourism, hospitality, and resilient communities.

HOSTED BY STP MataramORGANIZED BY LPPM STP MataramIN PARTNERSHIP WITH GNPRO · Azura Lightworks Press
LOMBOK / INDONESIA / 2027
02Conference days
05Research tracks
04Confirmed speakers
10 DECAbstract deadline
01 / THE CONFERENCE

Where island perspectives meet global ideas.

The Island Horizon International Conference (IHIC) 2027 brings together research and practice to advance sustainable futures for island destinations and communities.

Hosted by Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Mataram (STP Mataram) and organized through its Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), in partnership with GNPRO and Azura Lightworks Press, the conference offers a hybrid platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange.

DATES30–31 January 2027
LOCATIONSTP Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia
FORMATOn-site & Online
LANGUAGEEnglish
02 / PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES

Confirmed speakers.

Meet the distinguished voices joining IHIC 2027. Individual session roles and presentation titles will be announced.

Portrait supplied by speaker: Ignatus P. Cahyono
● CONFIRMED

Ignatus P. Cahyono, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Management & Interim Department Head, Hospitality Management

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA
Portrait supplied by speaker: Gabrien Tan
● CONFIRMED

Gabrien Tan

Chief Executive Officer

Guava International
Portrait supplied by speaker: Prof. Usep Suhud
● CONFIRMED

Prof. Usep Suhud, Ph.D.

Professor of Marketing, Faculty of Economics and Business

Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
Portrait supplied by speaker: Dr. Mawar Junita
● CONFIRMED

Dr. Mawar Junita, M.Pd.

Lecturer · Wellness Tourism Specialist

STP Mataram, Indonesia
03 / CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Five tracks. One shared future.

01

Sustainable Island Tourism & Hospitality

Destination management, sustainable hospitality, visitor experience, and regenerative tourism.

02

Cultural Heritage & Creative Economies

Living heritage, creative entrepreneurship, cultural identity, and local value creation.

03

Coastal Sustainability & Climate Resilience

Coastal livelihoods, environmental stewardship, adaptation, and resilient communities.

04

Digital Innovation & Smart Services

AI, digital transformation, smart destinations, and technology-enabled service innovation.

05

Community Empowerment & Inclusive Development

Community participation, social innovation, inclusion, and equitable development.

04 / IMPORTANT DATES

Bring your research to the horizon.

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts relevant to the conference tracks. Accepted abstracts may be invited for full-paper submission and further selection.

Email Your Abstract ↗Download Abstract Template ↓

Abstract deadline: 10 December 2026. English, 250–300 words, 4–6 keywords. Send the editable Word abstract template to stpmataramlp2m@gmail.com. Abstracts are submitted by email, not through the Google registration form.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE10 December 2026
CONFERENCE DAY ONE30 January 2027
CONFERENCE DAY TWO31 January 2027
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION / FULL PAPER DEADLINETo be announced
05 / THE EXPERIENCE

Two days of connection and discovery.

DAY 01 30 JANUARY 2027

Ideas & Exchange

  • Opening ceremony
  • Featured speaker sessions
  • Panels and academic discussions
  • Parallel paper presentations
  • Networking opportunities
DAY 02 31 JANUARY 2027

Lombok & Celebration

  • Lombok field experience / one-day trip
  • Destination and community learning
  • Gala dinner
  • Recognition and awards
  • Networking and cultural exchange

This is the planned program outline; session times, trip itinerary, and gala arrangements are subject to confirmation.

06 / JOURNALS & PROCEEDINGS

Your work, beyond the conference.

IHIC 2027 offers an ISBN abstract proceedings plan with STPM Press and pathways for selected full papers to be considered by collaborating journals. Additional Scopus-indexed opportunities are still under exploration.

COLLABORATING JOURNAL
GRTSS journal logo supplied by conference organizer

Global Review of Tourism and Social Sciences

International journal

COLLABORATING JOURNAL
JESP UMY journal logo supplied by conference organizer

Jurnal Ekonomi & Studi Pembangunan (JESP UMY)

SINTA 2

COLLABORATING JOURNAL
JERSS UMY journal logo supplied by conference organizer

JERSS UMY

SINTA 3

ABSTRACT PROCEEDINGS
STPM Press official logo supplied by conference organizer

ISBN Abstract Proceedings

Planned in collaboration with STPM Press · ISBN to be obtained

Important publication informationAccepted abstracts are planned for an abstract proceedings volume produced with STPM Press, with ISBN application/assignment subject to the applicable process. A confirmed ISBN number has not yet been published. Full papers considered for journals require separate editorial screening and peer review. Journal publication is not guaranteed.
IN DEVELOPMENT · NOT YET CONFIRMED

Exploring Scopus-indexed publication opportunities

The organizing committee is in discussions with potential international journal and proceedings outlets. These opportunities remain exploratory; no Scopus-indexed publication, journal partnership, or acceptance is promised.

07 / JOIN US

Registration categories.

All attendees, including free Day 1-only participants, must complete the Google Form. Presenting authors submit their abstract by email separately.

REGISTER IN TWO WAYS

Join IHIC 2027 in just a few steps.

Use the Register Now button or scan the QR code with your phone. Both open the same official Google Form.

Registration is required for everyone, including those attending the free first day only.

IHIC 2027 registration QR code for the official Google FormSCAN OR CLICK TO REGISTER
Presenter categoryOn-siteOnline (30% less)
STP Mataram studentIDR 350,000IDR 245,000
STP Mataram lecturerIDR 500,000IDR 350,000
Other undergraduate studentIDR 500,000IDR 350,000
Graduate studentIDR 750,000IDR 525,000
Other lecturerIDR 1,000,000IDR 700,000
Practitioner / researcherIDR 1,000,000IDR 700,000
International presenterUSD 100USD 70

Day 1 conference attendance is FREE for non-presenting participants, but Google Form registration is mandatory. Day 2 trip + gala dinner: IDR 250,000 per person for non-presenting participants and additional authors (3rd or later). For first/second authors, Day 2 is included with a verified on-site presenter registration. No payment should be made until the secretariat sends instructions. Places are subject to availability.

Important: All non-presenting attendees must complete the registration form, including those attending only 30 January. Additional authors who request Day 2 activities are billed IDR 250,000 per person. Registration acknowledgements do not confirm payment or trip seats.

Abstract submission is separate from registration. Email your abstract to stpmataramlp2m@gmail.com. Google Form registration does not confirm payment or a Day 2 seat.

08 / INSTITUTIONS

Organized through collaboration.

HOST INSTITUTIONSTP MATARAM
ORGANIZED BYLPPM STP MATARAM
CONFERENCE PARTNERGNPRO
PUBLISHING PARTNERAZURA LIGHTWORKS PRESS

IHIC 2027 is hosted by STP Mataram, organized by LPPM, and conducted in partnership with GNPRO and Azura Lightworks Press.

BE PART OF IHIC 2027

New perspectives.
Shared horizons.

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