CALL FOR PAPERS
The Conference will focus on a broad range of topics related to research in tourism and invites papers of direct or indirect relevance to tourism in Asia. Considering the three-pronged theme of the conference, "Development, Marketing and Sustainability", a paper with any of the following or related subjects would be highly appropriate for presentation:

• Studies and case studies on tourism development in Asia or of relevance to an Asian context.
• Studies related to marketing and promotion of tourism.
• Studies related to tourism forecasting and economic aspects of tourism
• Studies on social, cultural, economic and environmental impacts of tourism.
• Tourism and environmental sustainability.
• Human resources development and educational issues in tourism.
• Financial models and econometrics of tourism.
• Operations of tourism and hospitality businesses at both marco and micro levels.
• Gaming and casino industry in Asia.
• Community tourism development and rural / farm tourism.
• Postmodern tourism and contemporary issues in tourism.
• IT and Internet aspects of tourism.
• Other papers related to the theme of Conference.

BEST PAPERS
Best papers will be competitively selected and authors will be acknowledged with a plaque and certificate.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Three-page abstracts (typed double-spaced) of proposed paper should be submitted for the final selection process. Indicate the author's name and affiliation only on a separated cover page. Author's name should not be indicated anywhere in the abstract. Indicate clearly "Paper for Fifth Biennial Conference"
• Submit abstracts to Conference Chairman (Prof. Kaye Chon) by either electronic mail (hmkchon@polyu.edu.hk) or regular airmail.
• Deadline for submitting abstracts in January 31, 2002. Paper Review Committee will conduct a refereed screening of abstracts. Authors of accepted abstracts will be asked to submit completed papers before April 3, 2002.
• Once the paper is accepted, at least one of the authors must register for and present the paper at the Conference.

PUBLICATION PLAN
Final copies of accepted papers will be professionally published as an edited conference proceedings PRIOR TO the Conference