About the Journal

The Research Journal in Tourism and Hospitality (RJTH) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by Stout Journals. The journal aims to promote scholarly research, critical discussions, and knowledge exchange in tourism, hospitality, travel, and related areas. It provides a platform for academics, researchers, postgraduate students, tourism practitioners, industry professionals, and policymakers to disseminate original findings and contribute to the advancement of tourism and hospitality knowledge.

The journal encourages high-quality theoretical, empirical, conceptual, and methodological contributions that address emerging trends, contemporary challenges, and future directions in the tourism and hospitality sectors. It particularly welcomes interdisciplinary research that connects tourism and hospitality with economics, business management, environmental sustainability, technology, culture, and social development.

Focus and Scope

The Research Journal in Tourism and Hospitality welcomes original research articles, review papers, conceptual papers, case studies, and methodological contributions covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

·         Tourism management, planning, and development

·         Hospitality management and hotel operations

·         Sustainable tourism and ecotourism

·         Destination marketing, branding, and management

·         Tourism economics, policy, and governance

·         Travel behaviour, consumer satisfaction, and tourist experiences

·         Cultural heritage tourism and historical destinations

·         Community-based tourism and rural tourism development

·         Adventure tourism, leisure, and recreation management

·         Tourism entrepreneurship and innovation

·         Digital transformation and artificial intelligence in tourism

·         Smart tourism destinations and emerging technologies

·         Hospitality marketing and customer relationship management

·         Food, beverage, and restaurant management

·         Event management, conferences, and exhibitions

·         Tourism education, training, and professional development

·         Tourism and environmental conservation

·         Climate change, resilience, and sustainable destination development

·         Human resource management in tourism and hospitality

·         International tourism trends and comparative tourism studies

Open Access Policy

The Research Journal in Tourism and Hospitality provides immediate open access to its published content, supporting the principle that freely accessible scholarly research contributes to the global exchange of knowledge. All published articles are made available online without subscription barriers, allowing readers worldwide to access, read, and use scholarly research for educational, academic, and research purposes, subject to the applicable copyright and licensing conditions.

Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their relevance to the journal's scope, originality, academic quality, and compliance with submission requirements. Suitable manuscripts are subsequently evaluated through a peer-review process involving qualified experts in the relevant subject areas.

Editorial decisions are based on the scholarly merit, methodological soundness, originality, relevance, and contribution of each submission. The journal is committed to maintaining fairness, confidentiality, transparency, and academic integrity throughout the review and publication process.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright of their published work while granting the journal the necessary publishing rights in accordance with its publication agreement and applicable licensing terms. Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts are original, properly referenced, and do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. The journal supports the responsible dissemination and reuse of scholarly work in accordance with the applicable copyright and licensing policies.

Publication Ethics

The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold principles of honesty, transparency, originality, objectivity, and accountability. The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, or other forms of academic misconduct. All parties involved in the publication process are expected to disclose relevant conflicts of interest and comply with established ethical research practices.

Sponsorship Disclosure

The journal is published by Stout Journals and does not receive funding from external organizations. The operations, peer review, and publication processes are supported by the publisher and article processing charges (APCs) where applicable.

Journal History

The Research Journal in Tourism and Hospitality was established to provide an international scholarly platform for the dissemination of research and academic discussions in tourism, hospitality, travel, and related disciplines. Published by Stout Journals, the journal seeks to encourage international collaboration, interdisciplinary scholarship, and the exchange of knowledge between academic researchers and tourism and hospitality professionals.

Privacy Statement

Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and other personal information entered into the journal's publishing system will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal, including manuscript submission, editorial communication, peer review, publication, and other necessary publishing activities. Such information will not be made available for unrelated purposes or shared with third parties except where required for legitimate publishing operations or applicable legal obligations.

 

Digital Preservation and Archiving Policy

To ensure the long-term preservation, security, and accessibility of its published scholarly content, the Research Journal in Tourism and Hospitality is included in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) archival systems. These distributed digital preservation initiatives help safeguard scholarly publications against accidental loss and ensure their continued availability for future generations of researchers, academics, and readers.

Publication Frequency

The journal publishes scholarly contributions according to its designated publication schedule. Articles are made available online following completion of the editorial review, acceptance, and production processes.

Intended Audience

The journal serves an international readership, including:

·         University academics, lecturers, and researchers.

·         Undergraduate and postgraduate students.

·         Tourism and hospitality industry professionals.

·         Hotel and destination managers.

·         Tourism development practitioners and consultants.

·         Government agencies and tourism policymakers.

·         Research institutions and professional organizations.