● CONFIRMED
Ignatus P. Cahyono, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Management & Interim Department Head, Hospitality Management
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA 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.
● CONFIRMED
Gabrien Tan
Chief Executive Officer
Guava International
● CONFIRMED
Prof. Usep Suhud, Ph.D.
Professor of Marketing, Faculty of Economics and Business
Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
● CONFIRMED
Dr. Mawar Junita, M.Pd.
Lecturer · Wellness Tourism Specialist
STP Mataram, Indonesia03 / CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Five tracks. One shared future.
Sustainable Island Tourism & Hospitality
Destination management, sustainable hospitality, visitor experience, and regenerative tourism.
Cultural Heritage & Creative Economies
Living heritage, creative entrepreneurship, cultural identity, and local value creation.
Coastal Sustainability & Climate Resilience
Coastal livelihoods, environmental stewardship, adaptation, and resilient communities.
Digital Innovation & Smart Services
AI, digital transformation, smart destinations, and technology-enabled service innovation.
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.
Global Review of Tourism and Social Sciences
International journal
Jurnal Ekonomi & Studi Pembangunan (JESP UMY)
SINTA 2
JERSS UMY
SINTA 3
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.
SCAN OR CLICK TO REGISTER| Presenter category | On-site | Online (30% less) |
|---|---|---|
| STP Mataram student | IDR 350,000 | IDR 245,000 |
| STP Mataram lecturer | IDR 500,000 | IDR 350,000 |
| Other undergraduate student | IDR 500,000 | IDR 350,000 |
| Graduate student | IDR 750,000 | IDR 525,000 |
| Other lecturer | IDR 1,000,000 | IDR 700,000 |
| Practitioner / researcher | IDR 1,000,000 | IDR 700,000 |
| International presenter | USD 100 | USD 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 PRESSIHIC 2027 is hosted by STP Mataram, organized by LPPM, and conducted in partnership with GNPRO and Azura Lightworks Press.