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Serving the Needs of Research in Tourism

How to order an application form?

Please send an email or a fax to the AIEST Secretariat: AIEST International Association of Scientic Experts in Tourism Dufourstrasse 40a CH-9000 St. Gallen phone: +41-(0)71- 224 25 30 fax: +41-(0)71- 224 25 36 mail: aiest@unisg.ch http://www.aiest.org

... A unique Network of Scientic Experts in Tourism

International Association of Scientic Experts in Tourism Association Internationale D Experts Scientiques Du Tourisme Internationale Vereinigung Wissenschaftlicher Tourismusexperten
Statut consultatif auprs de l UNESCO et du Conseil de l Europe

What is the AIEST?

A unique network devoted to scientic research in tourism Founded in 1951, the AIEST is the oldest association of scientic experts in tourism that is world wide in scope. Today the AIEST has 350 members in 44 countries on all continents. The AIEST has contributed much to an understanding of the modern tourism phenomenon, and to the scientic acceptance of research in this eld. In their work, AIEST members help to pinpoint the latest developments and trends in tourism and to devise farsighted solutions for new problems as they arise. The AIEST is an interdisciplinary network of experts, whose members include specialists from all relevant disciplines (Business Administration, Economics, Geography, Sociology etc.) who have a particular interest in tourism.

What services does the AIEST provide?

Many services and benets are available to members A comprehensive index of members The Tourism Review (international journal with double blind review process) with four issues a year free for all members The annual congress as an opportunity to review developments with colleagues world wide Experts selection through the AIEST data bank Reduced fee for the annual conference and a free copy of the annual proceedings

How does the AIEST work?

An organisation that promotes frequent personal contacts among world wide experts and provides platforms for international scientic exchange The AIEST above all tries to promote personal and informal contacts among its members on a regular basis. The Association holds an annual general meeting, at which all important decisions are taken, together with an annual scientic conference which addresses latest topics An 10-member Executive Committee of renowned international researchers meets two times a year to prepare the agenda of activities. The AIEST entrusts its administration to an elected President and Secretary General. The Association maintains contacts with a number of other international organisations. It has for example an advisory status at the UNESCO.

What are the requirements for admission to the AIEST?

An Admission of recognised tourism experts Membership in the AIEST to scientists with a proved track record in tourism research. The Executive committee makes its decision on the basis of curriculum vitae submitted by the candidates themselves, together with two professional references and a list of publications. Standard minimal requirements are: - University degree - Publications.

The AIEST General Secretariat is glad to send application forms to anyone interested in joining.

How would you benet as an AIEST member?

A number of proven advantages
AIEST members benet in many ways, both on the personal and professional level:

How can you contact the AIEST?

A well organised General Secretariat The General Secretariat, located at the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), is ready to answer inquiries of members and those interested in becoming members, at any time. The General Secretariat is also your sales contact for the Tourism Review as well for the annual conference proceedings. Some of the AIEST recent publications: 2003: Sport and Tourism 2004: The future of SMES in Tourism 2005: Innovation in Tourism Creating Customer Value 2006: Marketing Efciency in Tourism

Discover new scientic methods in the eld of tourism. Be part of a world wide scientic network. Make your own scientic contributions to our annual publication or the Tourism Review. Participate in personal exchanges of views with other leading scientists and experts in the eld of tourism at the annual conference.