Special Issues

Tourism and Hospitality publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Customer Behavior in Tourism and Hospitality
edited by , Cândida Silva and Mónica Oliveira
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 37742 | Submission Open
Keywords: customer brand; customer engagement; social media communication; tourist behaviour; technology and consumer decision-making; service quality; loyalty; sustainability management; artificial intelligence; technology for emotion and sentiment analysis
Authentic Tourist Experiences: The Value of Intangible Heritage submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 21265 | Submission Open
Keywords: intangible heritage; cultural tourism; traditional festivals; cultural events; local identity; communities and tourism; cultural sustainability; tourist experience; heritage preservation
Food, Place, and Emotion: Authenticity and Innovation in Culinary Tourism
edited by Guojun Zeng and Zheng Chen
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1114 | Submission Open
Keywords: culinary tourism; food authenticity; emotion and memory; place-making; cultural sustainability
Inclusive and Accessible Tourism: Strategies for Equitable Experiences submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4275 | Submission Open
Keywords: inclusive tourism; accessible tourism; equitable experiences; accessibility; universal design; social in-clusion; digital accessibility; underrepresented groups; assistive technology; inclusive service design
Geotourism: Towards Geoconservation and Economic Beneficiation
edited by Khodani Matshusa and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open
Keywords: geoheritage; geotourism; geoparks; geoconservation; economic beneficiation; social sustainability
Challenges and Development Opportunities for Tourism in Rural Areas submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8394 | Submission Open
Keywords: rural areas; rural tourism; wine tourism; challenges; development
Dark Tourism, Challenges, Opportunities and Limitations: Present and Future submission deadline 6 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4823 | Submission Open
Keywords: thana tourism; dark tourism; tourism crisis
Digital Transformation in Hospitality and Tourism
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 29472 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation in tourism; hospitality technology; smart tourism; platform-based hospitality; virtual and hybrid travel experiences; tourism security and privacy; trust in digital tourism services; digital innovation in tourism; digital sustainability in tourism; synthetic media and destination marketing
Next-Generation Tourism, Hospitality, and Leisure: Digital, Ethical, and Human Dimensions
edited by and Igor Stamenkovic
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 445 | Submission Open
Keywords: tourism; hospitality; leisure; artificial intelligence (AI); ethics; human dimensions; tourism animation; innovation; digital transformation; sustainable development
The Power of Experience: Competitiveness, Engagement and Sustainable Tourism submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3638 | Submission Open
Keywords: tourism experience; memorable experience; authentic experience; competitiveness; tourist behavior; destination marketing and management; destination branding; tourism development; sustainable development; smart tourism and hospitality
Cultural Tourism in the Digital Age: Evolving Trends in Marketing and Consumer Behavior submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 684 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural tourism; digital marketing; consumer behavior; tourism marketing; hospitality; digital age
Tourism, AI and Other Disruptive Events: The Main Consequences from These Transformative Events submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; disruptive events; crisis; COVID-19; financial downturn
Reimagining Agritourism: Aligning Supply Rooted in Local Resources with Visitors’ Authentic Experiences submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open
Keywords: agritourism; anthropogenic and natural resources; innovation; authenticity; sustainability; identity
Reimagining Tourism Marketing and Destination Planning in a Changing World
edited by , Wayne Smith and Laurie Brinklow
submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7053 | Submission Open
Keywords: tourism marketing; destination planning; consumer behavior; sustainability; technology; service automation
Gender–Specific Trends in Medical Tourism: Health–Cultural Hospitality, Wellness, Aesthetics, and Policy Within the X.0 Wave Framework
edited by , Atilla Akbaba and Diana Mattiello
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1136 | Submission Open
Keywords: gender medicine; medical tourism; health– cultural hospitality; wellness; aesthetics; policy; X.0 wave framework; cultural exposure; inter-system collaboration; personalised healthcare
Emerging Trends in Tourism submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable tourism; traveler experience; augmented reality; autonomous vehicles; urban tourism
Health Tourism: Challenges and Innovations
edited by
submission deadline 28 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8494 | Submission Open
Keywords: health tourism; medical tourism; spa tourism; wellness tourism
Sustainable, Smart and Inclusive Perspectives in Tourism and Hospitality
edited by Christian Stipanović, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2448 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable tourism; smart destinations; hospitality innovation; digital transformation; rural development; tourism governance; creative industries; climate resilience; local value chains; community engagement
Feature Papers in ‘Overtourism Revisited: Managing Tourism Pressure in Urban, Natural, and Cultural Destinations’ submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 977 | Submission Open
Keywords: overtourism; tourism congestion; urban tourism; protected areas; visitor management; tourism planning; community resilience; carry capacity; regenerative tourism; destination governance; post-COVID-19 tourism; social perceptions of tourism
Attendees, Participants and Host Communities in the Context of Sport Tourism Events submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: sporting events; sport tourism; motivation; satisfaction; perceived value; behavioral intentions; residents’ perceptions; community well-being; social sustainability; artificial intelligence
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