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*The Institute of Eastern Europe and Central Asia (IEECA)* *Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR)* *International Business Conference in Vienna, Austria * <http://ieeca.org/registration-form> *October 23-24, 2014* * Venue: Webster Private University in Vienna, AU* * FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS* The proposed conference will provide an exclusive forum to discuss and explore contemporary thinking of leading academic and business practices related to the economic influence of tourism and hospitality on countries of the Eastern European and Central Asian region. We are looking to publish both theoretically-grounded and practice-oriented papers in the fields of Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing. We also encourage the discussion of current trends in economic shifts in Politics, Trade, and Tourism as they relate to the recent events unfolding in the region. *All abstracts, manuscripts and proposals must be submitted online at * www.ieeca.org/journal by *September 1, 2014 *to be considered for publication in the double-blind, peer-refereed JEECAR journal. It is assumed that revised and completed papers will be received by October 1, 2014. One copy of the printed journal will be provided free of charge to the authors attending the Vienna Conference in person. Questions regarding this call for papers should be addressed to *Dr. George Griffin*, Conference Co-Chair at [log in to unmask], *Dr. Sharon Kendrick*, Conference Co-Chair at [log in to unmask], or *Dr. Nikolay Megits*, JEECAR Editor-in-Chief at [log in to unmask] For information how to submit a manuscript or research proposal, visit http://ieeca.org/how-to-submit-article. *Conference Theme:* <http://ieeca.org/registration-form> *Eastern Europe and Central Asia:* *Economic Shifts in Politics, Trade and Tourism* *Pre-Conference:* Wednesday, October 22, 2014 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Arrival, Registration, and Evening Social *Day 1: **Thursday, October 23, 2014* 8:30 am to 9:00 am – Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 am to 9:05 am – Welcome Address, Dr. Arthur Hirsh, Director Webster Vienna Private University, AU 9:05 am to 9:10 am - Opening Remarks, Dr. Nikolay Megits, JEECAR Executive Editor, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN 9:10 am to 9:30 am – Keynote Speaker, Dr. Julian Schuster, Sr. VP and Provost, Webster University Address, St. Louis, MO 9:30 am to 10:45 am - *Session 1, Part 1:** Discussing trends in the current political climate in the Region and its implications for the future* 10:45 am to 11:00 am - Mid-Morning Refreshment Break 11:00 am to 12:15 pm* - Session 1, Part 2:** Discussing trends in the current political climate in the Region and its implications for the future* 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm - Luncheon and Guest Speaker 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm - *Session 2, Part 1:** Examining Trade Practices and Barriers within Eastern Europe and Central Asia* 3:15 pm to 3:30 pm - Afternoon Refreshment Break 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm - *Session 2, Part 2:** Business Challenges in Emerging Markets and Strategic Implications * Evening – Choice 1: Dinner on Your Own and Free Time; Choice 2: Pre-Arranged Dinner and Entertainment Choice 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm – JEECAR Editorial Team Dinner Meeting *Day 2:** Friday, October 24, 2014* 8:00 am to 8:45 am - Continental Breakfast 8:45 am to 9:00 am – Conference Co-Chair Address: Dr. George Griffin, Spring Arbor University, MI and Dr. Sharon Kendrick, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC 9:00 am to 10:00 am - *Session 3, Part 1:** Marketing Tourism to Emerging Markets in Eastern Europe and Central Asia* 10:00 am to 12:00 pm – *Session 3, Part 2: **Ambassadorial Roundtable panel discussions on the topic: **The EU’s Association Agreements with Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine**. Future of Trade and Politics in Modern Post Soviet environment. *Panel Moderator Dr. George Zarubin, Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Salzburg Global Seminar 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm – Lunch and Presentation of Awards; Networking and Sharing Session 1:30 pm -* Practicum:* Federal *Ministry of Science, Research, and Economy* (*Austrian Business Agency *Office)* in Vienna, Austria* 6:00 pm - Evening Closing Ceremonies and Fellowship *Session Topics* *Session 1, Part 1 and Part 2: Discussing trends in the current political climate in the Region and its implications for the future* *Political Impediments:* Papers in this area might draw conclusions for future of politics in the Region and discuss the Western nations’ participation in the Eastern European political situation when current political climate in EU faces serious political challenges in keeping peace and insuring economic prosperity of the entire European continent. *Session 2, Part 1: Examining Trade Practices and Barriers within Eastern Europe and Central Asia.* *Trade Challenges: *Papers should examine the possibilities of future trade opportunities and barriers given the current political situation. Scenarios could discuss different investment opportunities based on different political situations or country realignments. Papers in this area would focus on imports and exports; sales; distribution; franchising; turnkey projects; greenfield investment; acquisitions; multinational corporations; alliances *Session 2, Part 2: Business Challenges in Emerging Markets and Strategic Implications* *Assessing risks and developing a risk profile:* Papers in this area will focus on comprehensive and effective risk evaluation and pricing to allow investors to target a particular risk and reward with greater precision deserving efforts; relations with government, media, and society as a whole is important as the state plays a central role in economies; the reputation of the institution underpins its value and ability to operate *Session 3, Part 1: Marketing tourism to emerging markets in Eastern Europe and Central Asia* *Shaping the future: *Papers in this area will focus on using sales and services, designing products/services specifically for local emerging markets and offering a different value proposition for emerging market customers, employing company-owned sales or distribution markets, and conducting R&D locally; developing a clear articulation of how markets and customers are changing and how tourism and hospitality businesses can turn challenging situations into their advantages *Session 3, Part 2: Ambassadorial Roundtable Panel discussions:* Trade and Politics in Modern Post Soviet environment, and *Practicum:*Visiting and Meeting with officials at the Federal *Ministry of Science, Research, and Economy* (*Austrian Business Agency *Office)* in Vienna, Austria * For additional information visit www.ieeca.org/conferences <http://ieeca.org/conferences> and registration http://ieeca.org/registration-form. *Dr. George Griffin, *Conference Co-Chair Associate Professor Gainey School of Business Spring Arbor University, MI *Dr. Sharon Kendrick,* Conference Co-Chair Assistant Professor Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *JEECAR journal is published by Institute of Eastern Europe and Central Asia * *with the support and cooperation of Webster University in St. Louis, MO* _________________________________________ *Nikolay Megits, Ph.D.* Department of Economics, Marketing & Strategy School of Business Office: (612) 761-2277 [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> www.hamline.edu ____ AIB-L is brought to you by the Academy of International Business. 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