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We are delighted to invite you to submit an abstract for the <strong>1st International Colloquium on Legal and Business Communication (ICLBC)</strong>, which will be held <strong>online</strong> from <strong>22 to 23 February 2025</strong>, hosted by the Austrian
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The colloquium will focus on <strong>legal and business communication in hospitality contexts</strong> under the theme: "<strong style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; color: var(--textPrimary);">Language,
Law and Communication in the Hospitality Industry"</strong></p>
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We encourage critical submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following questions:</p>
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<li>How can effective communication strategies prevent legal issues in hospitality management?</li><li><br>
</li><li>How does language use impact legal compliance and crisis management in the hospitality industry?</li><li><br>
</li><li>What makes hospitality contracts clear and enforceable?</li><li><br>
</li><li>How can communication strategies improve legal responsibilities and risk management in the hospitality sector?</li></ul>
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<strong>Abstract Guidelines</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Language</strong>: English</li><li><strong>Length</strong>: 200–250 words (excluding references and keywords)</li><li><strong>Keywords</strong>: 3–5</li><li><strong>References</strong>: 3–5 key sources</li><li>Please include the names and affiliations of all authors.</li></ul>
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Please send your abstracts to <strong>hospcommunication@gmail.com</strong> by <strong>12 January 2025</strong>. </p>
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Notifications of acceptance or rejection will be sent by <strong>20 January 2025</strong>.</p>
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We are excited to feature <strong>Professor Ursula Lutzky</strong> (Vienna University of Economics and Business) and <strong>Professor Stephen Barth</strong> (University of Houston) as keynote speakers.</p>
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For detailed information, please visit the ICLBC website or download the Call for Papers.</p>
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We look forward to your submissions.</p>
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Best regards,</p>
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The ICLBC Organising Committee</p>
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<li>Januš C. Varburgh</li><li>Daniel Green</li><li>Colby A. Morris</li><li>Maria Pober</li><li>Cornelia Eißler</li><li>Petra Schön</li></ul>
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