International Association for China Tourism Studies

Welcome to the website of the International Association for China Tourism Studies (IACTS). Founded in 2015, IACTS is a global community of scholars dedicated to advancing tourism research in the Chinese context. The Association promotes ethical and rigorous scholarship, fosters international collaboration, and bridges China’s tourism research community with the wider world. Through research, mentorship, and knowledge exchange, IACTS is committed to nurturing the next generation of tourism scholars and strengthening global dialogue on China tourism.