Aims and scope
The International Journal of Research in Tourism and Hospitality publishes conceptual, empirical and applied research on tourism, travel, hospitality and events. It covers destination development, visitor behavior, hospitality operations and the social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism, and serves researchers, educators, industry practitioners and policymakers. The journal provides open access to all articles.
Forms of tourism
- Cultural and heritage tourism
- Religious tourism and pilgrimage
- Ecotourism and nature-based tourism
- Rural tourism and agritourism
- Culinary and food tourism
- Medical and wellness tourism
- Adventure, marine and dark tourism
Destination management and planning
- Destination management and competitiveness
- Tourism policy and planning
- Carrying capacity and visitor management
- Tourism infrastructure and accessibility
- Community-based tourism
- Stakeholder engagement
- Events and business tourism
Tourist behavior and marketing
- Travel motivation and decision-making
- Destination image and branding
- Tourist satisfaction and loyalty
- Tourism and hospitality marketing
- Digital and social media marketing
- Perceived risk and travel safety
Hospitality management
- Hotel and resort management
- Food and beverage management
- Service quality and guest experience
- Hospitality human resource management
- Facility and revenue management
- Spa management
- Accommodation standards and classification
Sustainability and impacts
- Sustainable and responsible tourism
- Climate change and tourism
- Economic impacts of tourism
- Sociocultural impacts on host communities
- Crisis management and tourism recovery
- Overtourism
Technology, education and workforce
- Smart tourism and e-tourism
- Virtual and immersive tourism
- AI and service automation
- Tourism and hospitality education
- Careers and workforce development
Now accepting submissions
Manuscripts are welcome throughout the year through the online submission form.
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See what the journal publishes: browse its current issue and archive of open-access articles on arcjournals.org.
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Open access
Every article is free to read, download and reuse under the CC BY 4.0 licence, so your work can reach any reader without a subscription or paywall.
Article types
- Research articles
- Review articles
- Case studies
- Short communications
- Book reviews
Submissions must fall within the aims and scope above.
How to submit
- Prepare your manuscriptPDF or DOCX, following the author guidelines.
- Submit onlineSend it through the online submission form at arcjournals.org.
- Peer review and decisionAfter an editorial check, the manuscript is sent for peer review. You receive the reviewers' comments with the editorial decision by email.
Questions authors ask
Is there a publication fee?
A fee of $250 USD applies only after your manuscript has been accepted. Nothing is charged at submission or during review.
Can the fee be waived?
Yes. Waivers are available for authors from low-income countries. Write to editor@arcjournals.org with your manuscript details.
How does peer review work?
The editorial office first checks that the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and guidelines. It is then sent to reviewers in the field, and you receive their comments together with the editorial decision by email.
What format should my manuscript be in?
PDF or DOCX, double-spaced, 12 pt font, with references in APA 7th edition format. Full author guidelines are on the journal website.
Will my article have a DOI and be open access?
Yes. Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI (prefix 10.20431) and published open access under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
Where will my article be discoverable?
Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI. Open discovery services build their databases from Crossref records, so the article becomes findable in OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, Unpaywall, Dimensions, Scilit, Lens.org, ScienceOpen and OpenAIRE. The journal itself is listed in ROAD, the ISSN directory of open-access resources.