Aims and Scope

The Sustainable Tourism and Destination Innovation (STDI) publishes original research addressing theoretical developments, practical applications, technological innovations, policy analyses, and interdisciplinary studies related to tourism, hospitality, destination management, sustainability, and emerging technologies.

The journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Sustainable Tourism

  • Sustainable Tourism Development
  • Responsible Tourism
  • Regenerative Tourism
  • Community-based Tourism
  • Eco-tourism
  • Rural Tourism
  • Nature-based Tourism
  • Adventure Tourism
  • Medical Tourism
  • Wellness Tourism
  • Religious Tourism
  • Cultural Tourism
  • Tourism Economics
  • Tourism Policy
  • Tourism Planning
  • Tourism Geography

Destination Innovation

  • Destination Innovation
  • Smart Destinations
  • Destination Management
  • Destination Competitiveness
  • Destination Governance
  • Tourism Destination Planning
  • Visitor Experience Management
  • Destination Branding
  • Tourism Resilience
  • Innovation Ecosystems

Hospitality and Tourism Management

  • Hospitality Management
  • Hotel Management
  • Resort Management
  • Restaurant Management
  • Event Management
  • Tourism Services
  • Customer Experience
  • Service Quality
  • Hospitality Innovation
  • Revenue Management

Marketing and Consumer Behavior

  • Tourism Marketing
  • Destination Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Branding
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Sustainable Marketing
  • Tourism Analytics
  • Social Media Marketing

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies

  • Artificial Intelligence in Tourism
  • Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Generative AI
  • Recommendation Systems
  • Chatbots
  • Computer Vision
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Mining

Information Technology

  • Smart Tourism Technologies
  • Information Technology in Tourism
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Blockchain
  • Cloud Computing
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Mobile Tourism Applications
  • Digital Platforms
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital Transformation

Sustainability and Environment

  • Sustainable Development
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Climate Change
  • Green Economy
  • Circular Economy
  • Carbon Neutral Tourism
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Biodiversity Conservation
  • ESG
  • Green Destinations

Heritage and Archaeology

  • Cultural Heritage
  • Heritage Conservation
  • Heritage Management
  • Heritage Tourism
  • Digital Heritage
  • Museums
  • Archaeological Tourism
  • Egyptian Archaeology
  • Coptic Archaeology
  • Islamic Archaeology
  • Greek and Roman Archaeology

Leadership and Human Resource Management

  • Tourism Leadership
  • Hospitality Leadership
  • Human Resource Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Strategic Management
  • Innovation Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Change Management

Food, Gastronomy and Nutrition

  • Gastronomy Tourism
  • Food Tourism
  • Hospitality Nutrition
  • Sustainable Food Systems
  • Food Security
  • Food Innovation
  • Culinary Heritage

Keywords

Sustainable Tourism, Smart Tourism, Destination Innovation, Destination Management, Tourism Development, Hospitality Management, Tourism Marketing, Destination Marketing, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, Information Technology, Smart Destinations, Cultural Heritage, Heritage Tourism, Archaeology, Museums, Environmental Sustainability, Climate Change, Circular Economy, Green Tourism, Leadership, Human Resource Management, Consumer Behavior, Food Tourism, Gastronomy, Tourism Policy, Tourism Planning, Visitor Experience, Tourism Economics.

Article Types

The journal publishes:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Systematic Reviews
  • Meta-Analyses
  • Short Communications
  • Case Studies
  • Technical Notes
  • Perspectives
  • Editorials
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Policy Papers
  • Industry Reports
  • Book Reviews (Optional)
  • Special Issue Articles

Target Audience

STDI serves an international readership including:

  • Researchers
  • University Faculty Members
  • Graduate Students
  • Tourism Professionals
  • Hospitality Managers
  • Destination Management Organizations (DMOs)
  • Government Authorities
  • Tourism Boards
  • Heritage and Museum Professionals
  • Archaeologists
  • Environmental Scientists
  • Marketing Specialists
  • Artificial Intelligence Researchers
  • Information Technology Specialists
  • Policymakers
  • Consultants
  • International Organizations
  • NGOs working in tourism and sustainability

Journal Sections

The journal is organized into the following editorial sections:

·       Sustainable Tourism

·       Smart Tourism

·       Destination Innovation

·       Hospitality Management

·       Tourism Marketing

·       Artificial Intelligence in Tourism

·       Information Technology and Digital Transformation

·       Sustainable Development and Environment

·       Heritage and Archaeology

·       Museums and Cultural Heritage

·       Leadership and Human Resource Management

·       Gastronomy and Food Tourism

·       Tourism Policy and Governance

·       Innovation and Entrepreneurship

·       Case Studies

·       Reviews

Core Research Pillars

The Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Destination Innovation (STDI) is structured around three interconnected research pillars that define its scholarly identity and guide its editorial direction. These pillars provide a comprehensive framework for publishing interdisciplinary research that advances sustainable tourism, destination development, technological innovation, and cultural preservation.

1. Sustainable Tourism

This pillar focuses on promoting responsible, resilient, and environmentally sustainable tourism practices that contribute to long-term economic growth, social well-being, and environmental protection.

Key Topics

  • Sustainable Tourism Development
  • Responsible Tourism
  • Regenerative Tourism
  • Ecotourism
  • Community-Based Tourism
  • Rural Tourism
  • Green Tourism
  • Climate Change and Tourism
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Circular Economy
  • Tourism Policy and Planning

2. Destination Innovation

This pillar emphasizes innovation, digital transformation, and emerging technologies that enhance destination competitiveness, visitor experiences, and tourism management.

Key Topics

  • Smart Destinations
  • Destination Innovation
  • Destination Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Technology in Tourism
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Tourism Analytics
  • Visitor Experience
  • Destination Marketing
  • Tourism Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation Ecosystems

3. Heritage and Hospitality

This pillar promotes research that preserves cultural identity while enhancing hospitality services, tourism experiences, and heritage-based destination development.

Key Topics

  • Hospitality Management
  • Hotel and Resort Management
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Heritage Conservation
  • Heritage Tourism
  • Museums
  • Archaeology
  • Egyptian Heritage
  • Coptic Heritage
  • Islamic Heritage
  • Greek and Roman Heritage
  • Gastronomy
  • Food Tourism
  • Tourism Leadership
  • Human Resource Management
  • Service Quality

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

STDI actively supports research contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:

SDG

Description

SDG 4

Quality Education

SDG 8

Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 9

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG 11

Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 12

Responsible Consumption and Production

SDG 13

Climate Action

SDG 14

Life Below Water (Sustainable Coastal Tourism)

SDG 15

Life on Land

SDG 17

Partnerships for the Goals

 

The journal encourages research that demonstrates measurable contributions to sustainable tourism development, destination resilience, cultural heritage conservation, environmental protection, technological innovation, and inclusive economic growth.