International Journal of Culture Tourism and Hospitality Research
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Knowledge in Cultural Tourism Dynamics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cultural Tourism Studies:
Explores the relationship between cultural elements and tourism experiences, investigating how heritage, gastronomy, and local traditions shape tourist behavior and expectations. - Hospitality Management Insights:
Examines various aspects of hospitality management, including organizational culture, employee commitment, and service recovery, to enhance operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction. - Impact of Technology on Tourism and Hospitality:
Analyzes the role of digital applications, social media, and online platforms in shaping tourism experiences and hospitality services, focusing on how technology can drive engagement and competitiveness. - Sustainability and Ethical Tourism:
Addresses the challenges and opportunities in promoting sustainable tourism practices, including the implications of food waste management, cultural preservation, and responsible travel. - Consumer Behavior in Tourism and Hospitality:
Investigates the psychological and sociocultural dimensions influencing consumer choices and experiences, with an emphasis on loyalty, satisfaction, and the impact of personal values.
Trending and Emerging
- Experiential and Memorable Tourism:
There is an increasing focus on how memorable experiences can be created and evaluated, particularly through studies that assess emotional and psychological impacts on tourists. - Digital Transformation in Tourism:
Research on the effects of digital platforms, including Airbnb and social media, is gaining traction, emphasizing how technology shapes consumer behavior and industry practices. - Cultural Sustainability and Community Engagement:
Emerging studies are highlighting the importance of cultural sustainability, community involvement, and the role of local traditions in enhancing tourism experiences. - Health and Safety in Tourism Post-Pandemic:
With the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a significant increase in research addressing health, safety, and changes in tourist behavior and expectations in the new normal. - Ethical Considerations in Tourism Practices:
A growing interest in ethical tourism, including topics like sex trafficking awareness and responsible travel, reflects a shift towards more socially-conscious tourism research.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Tourism Models:
Research focusing on conventional tourism models and practices appears to be declining, possibly as the industry shifts towards more innovative and experiential forms of tourism. - Generalized Consumer Studies:
Broad studies on consumer behavior that lack a specific context or cultural nuance are becoming less prominent, suggesting a move towards more targeted and context-driven research. - Static Heritage Tourism:
The exploration of heritage tourism as a fixed concept is waning, with less emphasis on static interpretations of culture and more focus on dynamic, participatory experiences. - Generic Hospitality Management Practices:
Research centered on generic practices in hospitality management is decreasing, indicating a trend towards more specialized studies that consider unique contexts and challenges. - Overarching Economic Impact Studies:
Studies solely focused on the economic impacts of tourism without considering cultural or social dimensions are becoming less frequent, reflecting a broader understanding of tourism's multifaceted nature.
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