THEME: Shaping Sustainable Tourism in Asia-Pacific: Competition & Cooperation DATE: September 21-23, 2007 HOST: School of Management of Xiamen University VENUE: Xiamen,China     The Sixth Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Research in Tourism will be held in Xiamen, China on September 21-23,2007. The conference theme is "Shaping Sustainable Tourism in Asia-Pacific: Competition & Cooperation".     The Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Students Research in Tourism was founded in September 2002, under the auspice of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. We have witnessed the success of the five previous forums held in Macao, Busan, Beijing, Hawaii and Bangkok.     The aim of this conference is to provide a "research forum" among post-graduate students and faculty members engaged in post-graduate teaching and research in hospitality and tourism programs in the Asia Pacific region. The focus of the forum facilitates the exchange of information through research and networking amongst forum participants to foster collaborative research and academic exchanges. The Forum will feature keynote speakers from academic and industry leaders in tourism and hospitality as well as refereed paper and poster presentations from conference participants. The forum is     hosted by     School of Management at Xiamen University     sponsored by         Xiamen Tourism Bureau,         The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,         School of Tourism Management Beijing International Studies University,         School of Services Management Bournemouth University,         The Haworth Hospitality & Tourism Press (New York), Southern Cross         University,School of Travel Industry Management University of Hawaii at Manoa,         Hospitality and Tourism International Program,         Prince of Songkla University Phuket Campus, Thailand         Fujian Strait International Travel Co.Ltd,.     Collaboratively organized by         Jingmin Horizon Destination Management Company.   WHO SHOULD ATTEND Post-graduate students in tourism, hospitality, leisure, and related fields Post-graduate students in "multidiscipline" fields who are active in tourism research Academics teaching and supervising post-graduate students Undergraduate students interested in pursuing post-graduate studies Administrators of academic programs in hospitality, tourism, and transportation Researchers, academics, and consultants with research interests in tourism Industry and governmental professionals with an interest in tourism research Publishers of academic journals and textbooks Other researchers, academics and students interested in post graduate research and scholarship in tourism field   General Information LANGUAGE- The official language of the 6th APF is English. TIPS---Giving tips is not a custom in China. In some hotels, a 15% service charge may be left on rooms, meals and other services and it will be included in the bill; CLIMATE, TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY---The climate in Xiamen is pleasant and delightful, with average temperature being 20.6¡æ and average humidity 78%. The air quality, with the average air pollution index being 54, meets the national excellent environmental standard. DRESS CODE---Business attire will be the dress code for the forum sessions. INSURANCE---Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. You are kindly advised to purchase health insurance, accident insurance and luggage insurance in your country. CONTACT DETAILS >>To submit papers or for more information, please contact the Coordinator I the school of Management of Xiamen University. Add: School of Management, Xiamen University, Fujian, PRC, 361005. Tel: (0086)592-2185512          Fax: (0086)592-2187289 Attn: Dr. Lin Derong           Email: xmu6th@yahoo.com.cn deronglin@hotmail.com         Ms. Huang Yinghua, conference secretariat     Tel: 0086-592-2518742         Email: dcwj06@126.com >>To register for the Forum, please contact the Coordinator II Jingmin Horizon Destination Management Company. Add: 5th Floor, Best Western Premier Xiamen Central Hotel, North of Changqing Road, Xiamen, Fujian, PRC, 361012. Tel: (0086) 592-5123333    Ext: 3322 or (0086)592-5128951     Fax: (0086) 592-5120481 Attn: Christine (Chen Hong)          Email: dmc@bwxm.com