The Thailand International College Consortium (TICC) is sponsoring the 4th International Conference – an innovative forum for individual scholars, researchers, and students across the globe to share experiences and exchange views on contemporary issues regarding tourism and hospitality, business management, human resource management, education, and business communication. Following the success of the previous conferences, Burapha University International College (BUUIC) is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the 4^th TICC International Conference titled “Opportunities and Challenges in a Globalizing Society”. This two-day event is co-hosted by Naresuan University International College, Khon Kaen University International College, and Prince of Songkla University Phuket Campus. The 2019 conference will be held on Thursday July 11 and Friday July 12 at the BUUIC building on the beautiful Burapha University Campus in Bangsaen, Thailand.

Globalization is a phenomenon that has taken different forms in the past, and it is still emerging in our contemporary world. Globalization is characterized by a high degree of interconnectedness and interaction among people, companies, governmental bodies, and private organizations. The dissemination of information, mobile technologies, scientific knowledge, transportation, communication, and international commerce are all areas of human endeavor influenced by globalization. Globalization can function as a vehicle for advancement by creating opportunities and benefits for some individuals, enterprises, and countries. However, globalization has generated marginalization, impoverishment, and inequality for other individuals, enterprises, and countries. Initially, the term "globalization" was based on the view that “The world's needs and desires have been irrevocably homogenized making the multinational corporation obsolete and the global corporation absolute” (Levitt, 1983). Yet, this idea seems rather simplistic for describing today’s complex and increasingly diverse consequences of globalization. The ultimate goal is to harness the opportunities of globalizing societies by reinforcing best practices, identifying challenges, and mitigating the negative effects for individuals, local communities, and small to medium size businesses.

The TICC International Conference provides a unique opportunity for academics, scholars, researchers, industry stakeholders, local and regional bodies, governmental agencies, and students to gather and create a space for interdisciplinary discussion on ideas, practices, implications, and applications regarding globalization. This conference aims to establish itself as a key event for understanding the threats and risks of globalizing societies by exploring future opportunities in order to put the principles of sustainability into action.

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