Acta Turistica
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Interdisciplinary Insights in Leisure Management
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Consumer Behavior in Tourism and Hospitality:
The journal frequently publishes research exploring factors influencing consumer choices, satisfaction, and behavioral intentions in tourism settings, emphasizing experiential factors and decision dynamics. - Impact of External Factors on Tourism:
Research often investigates the effects of external elements, such as economic conditions, health crises (e.g., COVID-19), and social distancing measures on tourism demand and hospitality operations. - Sustainability and Responsible Tourism:
A significant focus is placed on sustainability in tourism, including the evaluation of tourism's environmental impacts and the development of strategies for sustainable practices within the industry. - Digital Transformation in Tourism:
The journal explores the implications of digitalization in tourism and hospitality, including consumer acceptance of digital tools and the skills required within the industry to adapt to technological advancements. - Methodological Innovations:
Acta Turistica encourages the development and application of new methodological approaches in tourism research, including bibliometric analyses and quasi-experimental designs.
Trending and Emerging
- Post-COVID-19 Tourism Recovery Strategies:
Research focusing on strategies for revitalizing tourism in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has surged, highlighting the importance of adaptive measures and innovative practices to meet changing consumer expectations. - Experiential and Emotional Factors in Tourism:
There is an increasing emphasis on understanding how experiential and emotional factors influence tourist satisfaction and engagement, signaling a trend towards more personalized and meaningful travel experiences. - Health and Wellness Tourism:
The exploration of healthcare and wellness within tourism contexts is emerging as a vital area of research, particularly regarding the role of healthcare hotels and wellness tourism strategies in attracting visitors. - Digital Engagement and Social Media Influence:
The role of digital platforms and social media in shaping consumer behavior and destination image is gaining prominence, reflecting the industry's ongoing digital transformation and the need for effective digital marketing strategies. - Sustainability Metrics and Measurement:
Research aimed at developing metrics for measuring tourism sustainability is on the rise, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in tourism practices as stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable development.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Marketing Strategies:
There is a noticeable decline in research focused on conventional marketing strategies in tourism, with less emphasis on traditional promotional techniques in favor of digital and experiential marketing approaches. - General Economic Analyses of Tourism:
Papers that broadly analyze tourism's economic contributions without specific contextual frameworks or case studies have become less common, as the journal shifts towards more nuanced and context-specific research. - Static Destination Analysis:
Research focused solely on static characteristics of destinations, such as geographical or infrastructural analyses, seems to be declining in favor of dynamic studies that consider consumer behavior and experiential factors. - Regulatory and Policy Framework Studies:
There appears to be a reduction in studies examining the regulatory aspects of tourism, as the journal leans more towards practical applications and case studies that directly impact consumer experiences.
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