Hello!
Have you heard about AKHT? It's Academy of Korea Hospitality and Tourism and this year AKHT gonna have its annual international conference - AKHT 2026 at Sejong University and there will a special session from 15:30-17:30 (June 13), which I invite you to attend. You are also welcome to attend earlier sessions if you are interested in Hospitality and Tourism, as The Academy of Korea Hospitality & Tourism (AKHT) holds this conference only once a year as an international event.
After the session, there will be a networking opportunity starting at 18:00, including an open buffet. I strongly encourage you to join. The dinner is fully covered (free of charge) for you.
During the 15:30-17:30 session, we expect your participation in at least one of the following contests:
- Seoul Sustainability Reels Challenge
Create a 30-60 second reel promoting sustainability in Seoul tourism.
Submission deadline: May 31
Evaluation: Content quality (50%) + Engagement (50%)
Prizes:
1st place: 500,000 KRW
2nd place: 300,000 KRW
3rd place: 100,000 KRW
Number of followers will not be considered
When creating your content, please collaborate with the @akht_2026 in your reel.
Mandatory hashtags: #akht2026 #sustainabletourism #sustainability #seoul
- Make Sustainable Tourism Viral
Present (max. 5 minutes) how to make sustainable tourism trendy online through SNS/influencer marketing.
Submit presentation materials (PPT/PDF) by June 7 to jale95huseynova@gmail.com
Evaluation: Content quality (50%) + Creativity & Feasibility (50%)
Prizes:
1st place: 500,000 KRW
2nd place: 300,000 KRW
3rd place: 100,000 KRW
You may participate in both contests; however, we strongly encourage you to join at least one to ensure an engaging and productive session.
Important Note
You don’t need to pay to attend the conference, as it operates on an invitation-only basis.
On the day of the conference, please come directly to Zhala Huseynova (me). I will have the participant list and will mark your attendance.
All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Conference Venue: Sejong University (Seoul)
Comment if you're interested so I can share with you invitation link. We really have limited spots.