Tourism Event and Management

Dear Colleagues,

Tourism events play an important role in the tourism industry, as they often serve as key attractions that draw visitors and generate economic benefits for host destinations. They can be a catalyst for local economic growth by creating jobs, driving tourism-related businesses, and stimulating demand for accommodation, transportation, and other services. Additionally, tourism events often highlight the cultural and historical significance of a location, contributing to the preservation and promotion of local traditions and heritage. The organization of successful events requires careful planning and a strategic approach to ensure a positive economic, social, and environmental impact.

The Special Issue will focus on the evolving practices and strategies within the tourism event sector, offering valuable insights for both academics and industry professionals. As the tourism industry increasingly relies on events to attract visitors, understanding the complexity of event management has become crucial for sustainability and success. Special emphasis will be placed on innovative approaches to event organization, as well as on the integration of digital technologies and sustainable practices in the planning and implementation process.

We invite potential authors to contribute research that examines the strategies, practices, challenges, innovations, trends, and outcomes of managing tourism events, whether they are large-scale international festivals, local cultural gatherings, or niche experiences. The issue will focus on key aspects such as event design, marketing, sustainability, and the socio-economic impacts of tourism events on host communities. Additionally, special attention will be given to the role of digital transformation and the application of smart solutions in the organization and promotion of events.

Possible Topics:

• Event planning, design, and logistics in tourism;
• Marketing in events tourism;
• Technology in event management;
• Sustainable practices in tourism events;
• The impact of tourism events on local economies;
• Crisis management in tourism events;
• Community involvement in tourism events;
• Economic, social, and environmental impacts of tourism events;
• Case studies of successful tourism events;
• Digital Transformation and Smart Technology in Tourism Events;
• Innovative Approaches in the Organization and Promotion of Tourism Events;
• Cultural Policy and Its Impact on the Development of Tourism Events.

With these studies, we aim to encourage academic and professional discussions on the future of tourism events, their impact on destinations, and ways to improve practices to ensure the long-term sustainable development of the sector.

Prof. Dr. Tatjana D. Pivac
Dr. Marija Bratić
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Tourism and Hospitality is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• event
• tourism
• management
• sustainability
• impact
• planning