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Virscend University Co-Hosts GLOTECH 2025: A Global Conference on Technology and AI in Hospitality and Tourism

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Virscend University, in partnership with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), proudly co-hosted the Global Conference on Technology and AI in Hospitality and Tourism (GLOTECH 2025). The event brought together scholars, industry leaders, and innovators from across the world to explore the transformative role of technology and artificial intelligence in the fields of hospitality and tourism.

This year’s conference achieved new milestones, showcasing a spirit of innovation, global exchange, and collaboration.

Highlights from GLOTECH 2025

  • Global Reach: The conference welcomed more than 280 participants—including 213 online and 70 in person—representing 17 countries.

  • Research Contributions: Over 70 papers were presented, covering disciplines such as tourism, hospitality, engineering, marketing, finance, data analytics, art, and medical sciences.

  • Thought Leadership: Attendees benefited from five keynote addresses and panels, as well as two interactive workshops focused on AI for Teaching and AI for Research. (Recordings are available at glotech.ai/schedule).

  • Innovation Milestone: For the first time in conference history, a keynote was delivered by a humanoid robot, Nylo, who spoke in five languages—embodying GLOTECH’s global and tech-forward vision.

  • Networking and Collaboration: The program emphasized connection-building, sparking new partnerships and collaborations that will extend well beyond the conference.

Recognition and Appreciation

The success of GLOTECH 2025 was made possible through the efforts of many individuals and institutions. Virscend University extends its gratitude to:

  • Research Chairs: Dr. Faizan Ali, University of Galway, Ireland and Dr. Bendegul Okumus, University of South Carolina, USA

  • Conference Coordinator: Ms. Celine Ching

  • Organizing Committee Members, Reviewers, and Authors

  • Volunteers from Virscend University, UNLV, the University of Mississippi, and the University of South Florida

Special thanks are also due to the sponsors:

  • Presenting Sponsor: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), with appreciation to Dean David Cardenas and the UNLV Black Fire Innovation Center for hosting.

  • San Diego State University, L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, with appreciation to Director Carl Winston.

  • Florida State University, Dedman College of Hospitality, with gratitude to Dean Don Farr.

Looking Ahead

While GLOTECH 2025 has concluded, the conversations and collaborations it inspired will continue. Certificates of participation, conference photos, and publication guidelines will be shared with attendees in the coming days.

Planning is already underway for GLOTECH 2026, and Virscend University looks forward to once again welcoming participants from around the globe to continue advancing innovation and research in hospitality and tourism.

 
 
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