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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The Power of Experience: Competitiveness, Engagement and Sustainable Tourism submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7874 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5032 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural tourism; digital marketing; consumer behavior; tourism marketing; hospitality; digital age
Reimagining Agritourism: Aligning Supply Rooted in Local Resources with Visitors’ Authentic Experiences submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1494 | 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 10377 | Submission Open
Keywords: tourism marketing; destination planning; consumer behavior; sustainability; technology; service automation
Emerging Trends in Tourism submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3358 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable tourism; traveler experience; augmented reality; autonomous vehicles; urban tourism
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 2142 | Submission Open
Keywords: gender medicine; medical tourism; health–cultural hospitality; wellness; aesthetics; policy; X.0 wave framework; cultural exposure; inter-system collaboration; personalised healthcare
Health Tourism: Challenges and Innovations
edited by
submission deadline 28 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10562 | Submission Open
Keywords: health tourism; medical tourism; spa tourism; wellness tourism
Inclusive and Accessible Tourism: Strategies for Equitable Experiences submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6276 | Submission Open
Keywords: inclusive tourism; accessible tourism; equitable experiences; accessibility; universal design; social in-clusion; digital accessibility; underrepresented groups; assistive technology; inclusive service design
Authentic Tourist Experiences: The Value of Intangible Heritage submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 28088 | Submission Open
Keywords: intangible heritage; cultural tourism; traditional festivals; cultural events; local identity; communities and tourism; cultural sustainability; tourist experience; heritage preservation
Tourism, AI and Other Disruptive Events: The Main Consequences from These Transformative Events submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 647 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; disruptive events; crisis; COVID-19; financial downturn
Dark Tourism, Challenges, Opportunities and Limitations: Present and Future submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12859 | Submission Open
Keywords: thana tourism; dark tourism; tourism crisis
Sustainable, Smart and Inclusive Perspectives in Tourism and Hospitality
edited by Christian Stipanović, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7374 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable tourism; smart destinations; hospitality innovation; digital transformation; rural development; tourism governance; creative industries; climate resilience; local value chains; community engagement
Cross-Cultural Dynamics in Tourism and Hospitality: Diversity, Governance, and Service Experiences submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 538 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural diversity; cross-cultural consumer behavior; tourism and hospitality management; intercultural communication; global service management; multicultural workforce
Geotourism: Towards Geoconservation and Economic Beneficiation
edited by Khodani Matshusa and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 501 | Submission Open
Keywords: geoheritage; geotourism; geoparks; geoconservation; economic beneficiation; social sustainability
"Feature Papers in Overtourism Revisited: Managing Tourism Pressure in Urban, Natural, and Cultural Destinations" submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1840 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1043 | 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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