Conference Papers and Presentations

  1. Vuksanović,, N., Demirović Bajrami, D. & Naumov N. (2025). Food waste prevention and management practices: short overview of Serbia’s Hospitality Sector. 11th International Scientific & Professional Conference Innovation as an initiator of the Development: MEFkon25, 04 Dec 2025, University Business Academy, Novi Sad and Faculty of Applied Management, Economics and Finance, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia. 
  2. Naumov, N. (2025). Eatertainment: The Future of Hospitality?, World Tourism Day 2025 Mini Conference, 24 Sep, 2025, Higher Colleges of Technology, Fujairah Al Faseel Campus, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
  3. Naumov, N. & Verma, S. (2025). Cultivating Entrepreneurial Thinking: Building Mindsets, Shaping Futures in Higher Education in the UAE. UOWD Teacher Conference 2025: Innovating Education Together, 20 June 2025, University of Wollongong in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  4. Naumov, N. (2025). Tourism and Gastronomic Experiences: Past, Present and Future., Sustainable Tourism Development in Uncertain Times, 07-08 April 2025, Asian Institute of Technology and Management (AITM), Lalitpur, Nepal.
  5. Naumov, N. & Schulz, T. (2024). Eatertainment: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities. Postgraduate Research Colloquium (PGRC) 2024, Transformative Trends in Social Sciences: Shaping the Future of Research and Practice, 22-23 November 2024, Taylor’s University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  6. Naumov, N. (2023).European Cultural Routes: Tourism as an instrument for sustainable tourism and cross-border cooperation. ATLAS Annual Conference 2023 Quality of Life: Health, Tourism and Climate, 10-13 Oct 2023, FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Bad Gleichenberg, Austria.
  7. Naumov, N. & Pillmayer, M. (2023) Innovative teaching and learning in tourism: lessons from Germany. Bringing Hospitality, Tourism, Transport and Events Back for Good, 5-7 July 2023, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
  8. Naumov, N. (2023).Experiential Hospitality: The hotel as a destination. International Conference on Tourism for Sustainable Future, 18-19 May 2023, Department of Geology and Geography at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences & Department of Tourism, St Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria (Virtual Presentation and Published Abstract).
  9. Naumov, N. & Dartnell, E. (2023). Student journals as a teaching technique: reflection, critical thinking and student engagement. Reimagining student/staff partnerships to generate new learning opportunities, 16-18 May 2023, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.
  10. Naumov, N. (2023). Gastronomic tourism as memorable and cultural experience. ‘Gastronomy Tourism Congress for people and Planet: Innovate, Empower and Preserve”, 01-03 May, 2023, Silk Road International University of Tourism & Cultural Heritage, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. 
  11. Naumov, N. (2023). Robots, Service Automation & Experiences in Tourism and Hospitality. Innovation and Applied Research Mini Conference, HCT Innovation Month February 2023, 16 Feb, 2023, Higher Colleges of Technology, Fujairah Women’s Campus, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. 
  12. Naumov, N. (2022). From over tourism to a ‘new-normal’ – perspectives and challenges of heritage tourism. New concepts, opportunities in the field of tourism and innovative development of enterprises, 22-23 Nov, 2022, Silk Road International University of Tourism & Cultural Heritage, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. 
  13. Naumov, N. & Lunati, A. (2022). Using student journals as a teaching tool: some reflections and student feedback. UoN Learning and Teaching Conference, 15th June 2022, University of Northampton, United Kingdom (Poster Presentation and Published Abstract).
  14. Naumov, N. (2022). Using student journals as a teaching technique: reflection, critical thinking and student engagement. International Scientific Conference “Contemporary Challenges in Tourism”, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria and National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 12 May, 2022 (Virtual Presentation and Published Abstract).
  15. Ghalia, T., Naumov, N., Pillmayer, M. & Scherle, N. (2022). Tourism Education in Jordan: Needs and Challenges. The 7th Conference of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management Tourism and Hospitality in a Changing World, University of Yarmouk, Jordan, 30-31 Mar 2022.
  16. Naumov, N. & Pillmayer, M. (2021). Tourism Education and (post)COVID-19: Towards a new model of teaching and learning. International Summit on Virtual Learning and Cooperation, 14-15 Dec 2021, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Pori, Finland (Virtual Presentation and Published Abstract)
  17. Naumov, N. & Dartnell, E. (2021). Students’ perceptions of the ‘new normal’: Teaching and learning experiences in the era of COVID-19. UoN Learning and Teaching Conference, 15th June 2021, University of Northampton, United Kingdom (Poster Presentation and Published Abstract).
  18.  Varadzhakova, D. & Naumov, N. (2021). COVID-19 Free Programs as a trend in post-pandemic hospitality: The case of Bulgarian hotel chains. Proceedings of 3rd International Scientific and Practical Conference “Integration of Tourism into the Economic System of the Region: Prospects and Barriers” within the framework of the Forum “Development of the Tourism Industry in the Context of Global Market Changes”, 28-29 May 2021, Orel State University, Russian Federation (Virtual Presentation & Refereed Proceedings).
  19. Varadszakova, D., Naydenov, A., Naumov, N., Rahmanov, F., Gojayeva, E. & Suleymanov, E. (2021). Traveling beyond COVID-19: Travel intentions and tourist motivation in Bulgaria and Azerbaijan. 2nd International Baku Scientific Research Conference, 28-30 Apr 2021, Odlar Yurdu University, Baku, Azerbaijan (Virtual Presentation & Published Abstract).
  20. Naumov, N. & Varadzhakova, D. (2021). Culture and tourism during COVID-19: challenges and perspectives of cultural heritage tourism [Култура и туризъм по време на пандемия: предизвикателства и перспективи пред културно-историческия туризъм]. Proceedings of 14th Black Sea Tourism Forum ‘Restarting Tourism – a new hope?’, 23-24 Apr 2021, Varna University of Economics, Bulgaria (Refereed Proceedings) [In Bulgarian]
  21. Naumov, N. (2021). Heritage Tourism and COVID-19: Recovery or Rejuvenation?, International Scientific Conference “Tourism and Global Crises”, 21 April 2021
    St. Cyril and St.Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria (Virtual Presentation & Published Abstract)
  22. Naumov, N. (2020). International Tourism and COVID-19: from overtourism to de-globalisation and new beginning [Световният туризъм в условията на пандемия: от свръхтуризъм до де-глобализация и ново начало]. Proceedings of 13th Black Sea Tourism Forum ‘The tourism industry – positivism in the time of the COVID-19 crisis, 28 Nov 2020, Varna University of Economics, Bulgaria (Refereed Proceedings) [In Bulgarian]
  23. Naumov, N. (2020). Heritage Tourism and COVID-19: Why we should NOT get back to normal? 88th The Tourism Sciences Society of Korea (TOSOK) International Tourism Conference 2020, Daegu and Gyeongbuk, South Korea, 19-21 Nov 2020 (Virtual Presentation & Published Abstract)
  24. Mancheva-Ali, O. & Naumov, N. (2020). Tourism Business and Digital Transformation in Bulgaria. Development of the Bulgarian and European Economies – Challenges and Opportunities, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Annual Research Conference, 15–16 Oct 2020 (Virtual Presentation & Refereed Conference Proceedings) [In Bulgarian]
  25. Naumov, N. (2020). Identifying and inventorying Intangible Cultural Heritage. Inventory of Cultural Heritage and Find Registration of Mozambique, Uppsala University/Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique, 17th June 2020 (Virtual Presentation & Published Abstract)
  26. Matusse, S., Macamo, S., Naumov, N., Mate, R. & Gujamo, S. (2020) Local festivals, intangible heritage and peace-building: The Gwaza Muthini coastal event in Mozambique. Future of Heritage Protection – Threats, Challenges, Proposals, 12-13 Mar 2020, Palazzo Coppini, Florence, Italy (Oral Presentation & Published Abstract)
  27. Naumov, N. (2019) ‘To do or Not To Do’: Student (Non-) Engagement with Active Blended Learning. Reflections on Active Blended Learning in Practice: Learning and Teaching Conference, 18th June 2019, University of Northampton, United Kingdom (Poster Presentation and Published Abstract)
  28. Naumov, N. (2019) Ancient City of Nessebar: Politics of World Heritage and Tourism in socialist and post-socialist Bulgaria. World of Heritage(s), 7-8 Feb 2019, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal (Oral Presentation & Published Abstract)
  29. Naumov, N. & Weidenfeld, A. (2018) From Socialist Icons to Post-Socialist attractions: Iconicity and Flagshipness in Central and Eastern Europe. 59th Conference of Israeli Geographical Association, Bar-Ilan University, Tel Aviv, Israel (Oral Presentation & Published Abstract)
  30. Naumov, N. (2018) The International Hospitality Industry in the 21st Century: From customer service to guest experience. 6th International Social Sciences and Business Research Conference, 29 Aug – 01 Sep 2018, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (Oral Presentation and Published Abstract)
  31. Naumov, N. (2018) Socialist Heritage in Transition: the Monumental Discourse of 1300 Years Bulgaria. 19th Annual Cambridge Heritage Research Conference Heritage & Authoritarianism’, 11-12 May 2018, McDonald Institute of Archaeology, University of Cambridge, UK (Oral Presentation and Published Abstract)
  32. Naumov, N. (2016) Ancient City of Nessebar as a tourism destination: Issues of cultural heritage management. Proceedings of 9th Black Sea Tourism Forum ‘Bulgaria – Tourist Destination for Four Seasons’, 13-15 October 2016, Saints Constantine and Helena, Bulgaria (Refereed Proceedings) [In Bulgarian]
  33. Naumov, N. (2015) Heritage Tourism in the Age of Transformation. Proceedings of Tourism in the Age of Transformation: 50th Anniversary of the foundation of Tourism at Varna University of Economics, 6-7 November 2015, Varna University of Economics, Varna, Bulgaria (Refereed Proceedings).
  34. Naumov, N. (2015) World Heritage and Impacts of Transition: the case study of Ancient City of Nessebar (Bulgaria). Royal Geographical Society Mid-Term Conference, 25-26 March 2015, University of Sheffield, UK (Poster Presentation and Published Abstract)
  35. Naumov, N. (2014) Heritage, Identity and Tourism in post-socialist Bulgaria. 14th  Annual Postgraduate Research Conference, 31 May 2014, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China (Poster Presentation and Published Abstract)
  36. Naumov, N.  & Kostadinov, Y. (2014) Alternative tourism in St Anastasia Island – perspectives for development. Annual Student Conference, 25 – 27 April, Assen Zlatarov University, Bulgaria (Published Abstract and Best Presentation Award) [In Bulgarian]
  37. Naumov, N. (2013). Seeking the real value of World Heritage Listing – A post-communist perspective. Between Dream and Reality: Debating the Impact of World Heritage Listing, 14-15 November, University of Oslo, Norway (Oral Presentation and Published Abstract)
  38. Naumov, N. (2013) Urban Heritage Tourism-Current issues and challenges. Proceedings of Responsible Tourism 2020: 50th Anniversary of Varna College of Tourism (pp.355 – 363), 4-5 October 2013, Varna University of Economics, Varna, Bulgaria (Refereed Proceedings).
  39. Naumov, N. (2011) Religious tourism and perspectives for development in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference for PhD candidates in Economics, Management and Tourism. 6-8 May Dyuni Royal Resort, Bulgaria, South Western University Neofit Rilski (Refereed proceedings)