Journal of Policy Research in Tourism Leisure and Events
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Theory and Practice in Tourism Policy Development
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Tourism Development:
The journal emphasizes research on sustainable tourism practices, policies, and their implications for economic and environmental outcomes, reflecting the growing need for responsible tourism in light of climate change. - Tourism Policy and Governance:
It explores the role of governance in tourism, addressing issues such as policy-making, stakeholder engagement, and the impact of regulations on tourism practices and business operations. - Event Management and Impact Analysis:
The journal studies various aspects of event management, including the economic, social, and cultural impacts of events on communities, as well as the challenges faced by event organizers. - Tourism and Economic Development:
Research in this area focuses on the relationship between tourism and economic growth, including how tourism can contribute to financial development and regional competitiveness. - Crisis Management in Tourism:
The journal investigates how tourism sectors respond to crises, such as pandemics and economic downturns, highlighting strategies for resilience and recovery. - Visitor Behavior and Experience:
Understanding visitor motivations, experiences, and behaviors is crucial, and the journal includes research that delves into these aspects to inform better tourism practices. - Cultural and Social Dimensions of Tourism:
The journal acknowledges the social and cultural impacts of tourism, including issues of equity, diversity, and community engagement in tourism practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Tourism:
Research is increasingly centered on the impacts of climate change on tourism practices, including decarbonization efforts and sustainable policy adaptations, reflecting urgent global environmental concerns. - Digital Transformation in Tourism:
The integration of technology in tourism—ranging from digital marketing strategies to the use of data analytics for visitor experiences—is gaining traction as the industry adapts to a more digital landscape. - Health and Safety in Tourism:
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a heightened focus on health security measures and their implications for tourism demand and visitor perceptions, emphasizing the importance of safety in travel. - Social Equity and Inclusion:
Emerging themes around social justice, diversity, and inclusion in tourism and events management are becoming more prominent, with a focus on ensuring equitable practices across the sector. - Visitor Experience and Engagement:
There is a growing interest in understanding visitor engagement, motivation, and satisfaction, particularly in how these factors influence loyalty and destination choice. - Resilience and Crisis Recovery Strategies:
Research on resilience strategies for tourism businesses and destinations post-crisis is gaining importance, as stakeholders seek to build more robust frameworks for future challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Models of Tourism:
There has been a noticeable decrease in research focused solely on traditional economic models of tourism, as newer interdisciplinary approaches that consider environmental and social factors gain prominence. - Overly Generalized Tourism Studies:
Papers that provide broad, generalized insights without specific context or case studies are becoming less frequent, with a shift towards more nuanced and context-specific research. - Static Event Management Practices:
Research on static event management practices that do not consider evolving trends, such as digitalization and sustainability, is waning as the field adapts to new realities. - Narrow Focus on Specific Regions:
There is a decreasing emphasis on tourism studies limited to specific geographic areas without broader implications, as the journal seeks to embrace more global perspectives. - Outdated Crisis Response Frameworks:
As the tourism sector learns from recent crises, older frameworks that do not incorporate recent insights and adaptive strategies are being phased out in favor of more contemporary approaches.
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