Announcing the Launch of the International Journal of Tourism Management, Hospitality and Experience Design (IJTMHED)

2026-01-05

We are delighted to announce the launch of the International Journal of Tourism Management, Hospitality and Experience Design (IJTMHED)—a new interdisciplinary platform dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of tourism, hospitality, and experience design.

Aim and Scope
IJTMHED aims to become a leading forum for scholars and practitioners to explore the dynamic connections between tourism management, hospitality operations, and the design of meaningful visitor experiences. In an era defined by changing traveler behaviors, digital transformation, and heightened expectations for sustainability and innovation, this journal seeks to bridge theory and practice, offering insights that are both academically rigorous and industry-relevant.

Key Features

  • Interdisciplinary Focus: By integrating perspectives from business, psychology, sociology, digital studies, and design, IJTMHED fosters a holistic understanding of contemporary tourism and hospitality phenomena.
  • Experience-Centered Approach: A dedicated emphasis on experience design, visitor behavior, and value creation aligns the journal with forward-looking industry trends and research priorities.
  • Global and Practical Relevance: The journal welcomes both theoretical contributions and applied studies—addressing topics such as service innovation, destination resilience, digital tourism, and customer engagement—ensuring relevance for academics and professionals worldwide.
  • Broad Thematic Coverage: Topics include, but are not limited to:
  • Tourism management, destination planning and tourism system development.
  • Hospitality operations, hotel management and service delivery optimisation.
  • Tourist psychology, experience design and behaviour analysis.
  • Visitor satisfaction, loyalty formation and experiential value creation.
  • Tourism sustainability, responsible travel and destination resilience.
  • Digital tourism, online behaviour, platform use and e service quality.
  • Innovation in hospitality services, customer engagement and service aesthetics.
  • Tourism policy, economic impacts, governance structures and development strategies.

 

Why Submit to IJTMHED?
IJTMHED is committed to high academic standards, a transparent peer-review process, and the dissemination of impactful research. By publishing with us, authors contribute to a growing body of knowledge that shapes the future of tourism and hospitality, while reaching an international audience of researchers, educators, and industry leaders.

We invite original submissions—including research articles, case studies, and review papers—that advance understanding, inspire innovation, and promote sustainable and transformative practices across tourism and hospitality sectors.

Join us in building a vibrant scholarly community dedicated to exploring, understanding, and enhancing the journeys of travelers and the landscapes they visit.