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Paper Submission

Abstract Submission Guidelines

 

Abstract

  • Word limit: maximum 250 words (including keywords)
  • Structured under the following headings:
    • Purpose
    • Design/methodology/approach
    • Findings
    • Originality/value
  • Optional headings: Research limitations/implications, Practical implications, Social implications
  • Keywords: 5–7
  • Paper type: Research paper, Conceptual paper, Literature review or Case study

 

Formatting

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1 inch
  • Page size: A4

 

General Requirements

  • Write in the third person (e.g. “This study examines…”).
  • Do not include references in the abstract.
  • Report actual findings not expected results.
  • Author details should be provided on a separate title page, including
  • Author Name
  • Affiliation, City, Country
  • Valid Email ID
  • The work should be original and not under review elsewhere.

Full Paper Submission Guidelines

 

Full Paper

  • Recommended length: 7,000–9,000 words (including abstract, references, tables and figures)
  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1 inch
  • Page size: A4
  • Referencing: Harvard style
  • Tables/Figures: Numbered and properly titled
  • Page numbers: Required

 

Recommended Paper Structure

  1. Title
  2. Abstract
  3. Keywords
  4. Introduction
  5. Literature Review
  6. Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
  7. Methodology
  8. Results/Findings
  9. Discussion
  10. Theoretical and Practical Implications
  11. Conclusion
  12. Limitations and Future Research
  13. References

 

General Requirements

  • The manuscript should be original and unpublished.
  • Submit a separate title page with author details; the manuscript should not contain author names.
  • All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list.
  • Use recent and relevant scholarly literature.
  • Ensure consistency in citations, tables and figures.

Who Should Submit

  • Academic Researchers & Faculty: Management, tourism, hospitality, economics & public policy
  • Doctoral & Postdoctoral Researchers: Seeking international peer-reviewed publication venues
  • Tourism Industry Professionals: DMO practitioners, destination managers & hospitality leaders
  • Government & Policy Officials: Tourism planning, branding, national economic development bodies
  • International Organizations: Sustainable tourism, SDG implementation, multilateral agencies
  • Entrepreneurs & Innovators: Travel technology, smart tourism & hospitality ecosystem builders

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