This book comprises peer-reviewed articles presented at the 3rd International Conference on “Net-Positive Tourism and Hospitality Innovations for Sustainability” (ICNPTHIS), held under the aegis of the University Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Chandigarh University. It presents a comprehensive exploration of how the global tourism and hospitality industry can shift toward a net-positive and regenerative model. The book addresses critical challenges facing modern travel and accommodation sectors by showcasing innovative solutions and frameworks across three key areas: developing Strategic Frameworks for Regenerative Development (including circular and carbon-positive operations), leveraging Advanced Technologies for Societal Transformation (such as AI, IoT, and the Metaverse), and establishing effective Policy, Governance, and Investment for sustainable futures. By integrating cutting-edge research with practical, transformative strategies, this book provides necessary guidance for building a resilient, ethical, and ecologically enhancing global tourism and hospitality community.

Dr. Manish Sharma is a distinguished hospitality professional, academic leader, and Director of the University Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (UITHM) at Chandigarh University, India. With extensive experience in both academia and the hospitality industry, he is a fervent proponent of fostering innovation, sustainability, and global excellence in tourism and hospitality education. Dr. Sharma’s academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Sustainable Tourism, a Master of Science in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, and graduation from the prestigious Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bhubaneswar. Before his shift to academia, he held leadership positions across renowned hospitality organizations, gaining deep expertise in strategic operations and service excellence. His research interests encompass sustainable hospitality practices and service innovation, and he has significantly contributed to reputed journals and conferences.

 Dr. Pankaj Kumar Tyagi is an academician, researcher, and consultant. He is presently working as a professor at Chandigarh University, Mohali, India. Dr. Tyagi is an alumnus of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (Central University) and Kurukshetra University, India. He has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, teaching, training, consultancy, and expertise in destination management, travel process and disruptive technologies. He has published over 30 research papers in international journals indexed in the quality database and authored/edited 6 books. He is a reviewer for many international journals in tourism, management, and technology.

Vikas Chand Sharma is an Associate Professor at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh and a researcher at Guru Nanak Dev University, India. He specializes in sustainable urban design for historic cities, developing resilient frameworks through phenomenological inquiry and digital mapping. His research appears in the International Journal of Construction Education and Research, Landscape Research, and Journal of Architecture & Urbanism. He serves on the Scientific Committees for Contesti. Città, Territori, Progetti (University of Florence, Italy) and Anales de Investigación en Arquitectura (Universidad ORT Uruguay) and is an Editorial Board Member for several journals, including Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Cities (WSSET, UK).

 Dr. Ajit Kumar Singh is currently serving as Professor of Hospitality at the University Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India. He holds a PhD in Management from Magadh University, Bodhgaya, and brings over 15 years of experience in teaching and training within the tourism and hospitality industry. Dr Singh has made notable academic contributions, having authored more than 30 research papers indexed in reputable databases. His core research interests lie in tourism management, hospitality operations, and sustainable tourism practices, areas in which he continues to contribute meaningfully through both scholarship and pedagogy.