Amit Bhatia is a PhD candidate in Tourism at the University of Algarve, where he is a member of the PhD Student Network and affiliated with CinTurs – Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being. His research focuses on sustainable tourism, responsible tourist behaviour, and smart tourism technology, with an interest in how emerging methodologies can help bridge the gap between academic research and real-world industry applications. Amit has been actively engaged in managing, organising, and contributing to global conferences and events, including the Green Destinations Global Conferences, VRWS Green 2024, and SCALE Green 2024. Through these roles, he has worked on event programming, stakeholder engagement, and fostering knowledge exchange among global tourism professionals and academicians. With a background in digital marketing and strategic partnerships, Amit has held key roles at travel tech and impact startups, including EnviroRental, Act by Choice, and Green Destinations. He has also been recognised for academic excellence, including a Gold Medal in Tourism Management from Panjab University and a Certificate of Academic Excellence from Turiba University. His research on smart and crowd-sourced tourism solutions reflects his passion for exploring how technology, sustainability, and traveller engagement can work together to create more responsible and meaningful travel experiences.