ATLAS SIG Children in Tourism Webinar
ATLAS SIG Launch Webinar
SIG Children in Tourism
November 20, 2025
8.00 GMT – 9.00 CET – 12.00 GST – 17.00 CST – 19.00 AEDT – 21.00 NZDT
Children comprise 31% of the global population and play active roles in both consuming and hosting tourism. Yet children remain marginalised in tourism research as, historically, scholarship has prioritised adult perspectives. However, studies have begun to explore children’s experiences more inclusively, yet much of the literature remains skewed towards wellbeing narratives, overlooking complex issues such as child labour, exploitation, and the impacts of tourism on host children.
The ATLAS SIG on Children in Tourism aims to advance understanding of these impacts while promoting a children’s rights-informed approach to participation in tourism research, policy, and practice. The group recognises the complexities of childhood experiences, whether as hosts or guests in tourist destinations, which fosters dialogue among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
This webinar marks the beginning of a collaborative journey to address the complexities of childhood experiences, whether as hosts or guests in tourist destinations. We will also discuss upcoming initiatives, including webinars, research projects, and workshops.
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Webinar Agenda
Welcome and Introduction
Dr Tina Šegota – Coordinator of the SIG (University of Maribor, Faculty of Tourism, Slovenia)
Prof. Heike Schänzel – Coordinator of the SIG (Auckland University of Technology, School of Hospitality & Tourism, New Zealand)
Guest Talk: Childism
Dr Antonia Canosa, Social Anthropologist and Research Fellow (Centre for Children and Young People, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Australia)
Guest Talk: Children as Tourists – latest insights
Prof. Heike Schänzel – Coordinator of the SIG
Open Forum: Engagement and Collaboration Opportunities
Dr Tina Šegota – Coordinator of the SIG
Prof. Heike Schänzel – Coordinator of the SIG
Anotonia Canosa
Tina Šegota
Heike Schänzel
