MDPI 2025 World Tourism Day Session Two
Meet Our Speakers
Dr. Subhankar Das
Professor, Marketing Southstar Management Institute (SMI) Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam;
Dr. Subhankar Das is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Duy Tan University, Vietnam, with over 16 years of academic and research experience. He holds a PhD in Marketing from Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed University and an MBA from ICFAI University. Dr. Das has an impressive publication record with 16 Web of Science and 59 Scopus-indexed publications in areas including digital marketing, AI, blockchain, and tourism management.
He serves on editorial boards of prestigious journals, including the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Technology (Emerald), and has authored/edited eight books with renowned publishers like Springer and Palgrave. Dr. Das has been recognised with multiple awards, including the Best Young Researcher Award, and has supervised PhD students across universities in Italy, Poland, and Kenya.
His research focuses on digital transformation, sustainable tourism, artificial intelligence applications, and consumer behaviour. Dr. Das is also certified by Google, IIM Bangalore, and the University of British Columbia in digital marketing and case-based pedagogy.
Dr. Muhammad Tauhidur Rahman
School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX, USA.;
Dr. Muhammad Tauhidur Rahman is an Associate Professor of GIS & Sustainability in the Geospatial Information Sciences program at the University of Texas at Dallas (USA). He is also serving as the Director of Graduate Studies of the program. Prior to joining UT-Dallas, he held positions as an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator at the Department of Architecture and City Design at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Rahman's areas of expertise encompass various aspects of Geospatial Information Sciences (GIS) including urban remote sensing, natural hazards vulnerability assessment, disaster mapping, land use and land cover changes, urban road accident mapping and traffic simulation and control, and sustainable urban growth strategies.
Dr. Rahman's commitment to advancing knowledge is evident in his extensive publication record, with nearly four dozen articles in international peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. His research efforts have been supported by grants totaling over $3.1 million from organizations such as NASA, the Natural Hazards Center at UC-Boulder, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), and King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE).
Beyond academia, Dr. Rahman shares his expertise as a Geospatial Consultant for various entities, including the United States Department of Justice, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Geographic Society. He also collaborated with institutions globally, providing valuable insights to organizations such as the Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Social Affairs.
Engaged in scholarly discourse, he serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Settlements and Spatial Planning and Spatial Information Research.
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To mark World Tourism Day 2025, MDPI will host a series of webinars bringing together tourism professionals, researchers, and industry stakeholders from around the world. These sessions aim to facilitate the exchange of expertise, showcase innovative approaches to sustainable and responsible tourism, and highlight the sector’s pivotal role in fostering cultural exchange, community development, and global economic growth. By sharing insights and best practices, the events seek to strengthen international collaboration and inspire forward-thinking strategies that will shape the future of tourism.
Date: 26 September, 2025
Time: : 12:00 p.m. EDT | 6:00 p.m. CEST
Webinar ID: 881 7890 5068
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Moving beyond Sustainable Tourism Rediscovery through Regenerative Travel
Guest Editors: Dr. Umer Zaman, Prof. Dr. Stuart Barnes and Prof. Dr. Jerome Agrusa
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025
Advancements and Innovation in Tourism Management and Strategic Management: Sustainable Development Perspective
Guest Editors: Dr. Christos Papademetriou, Dr. Dimitrios Belias, Dr. Konstantina Ragazou and Prof. Dr. Sofia Anastasiadou
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 February 2026
Urban Trends: Cities, Housing Markets, Regional Dynamics and Tourism
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Marinela Krstinic Nizic, Prof. Dr. Golem Silvia and Prof. Dr. Tea Golja
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026
Urban Planning, Heritage, and Tourism: Pathways to Sustainable Cities
Guest editors: Dr. Isabel Vaz de Freitas and Dr. Makhabbat Ramazanova
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 October 2026
Agritourism as a Driver of Sustainable Land Management
Guest Editors: Dr. Dora I. R. Ferreira and Prof. Dr. J. M. Sánchez-Martín
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026
Geoparks as a Form of Tourism Space Management (Third Edition)
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Wojciech Zgłobicki and Dr. Bogusława Baran-Zgłobicka
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026