Journal Focus

Journal of Tourism Sustainability (JTOS) (E-ISSN: 2798-8333) is an open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Politeknik Negeri Bandung, Indonesia. The journal employs a double-blind peer-review process and publishes original scientific research concerning tourism sustainability, destination development, and sustainable tourism management.

JTOS aims to advance theoretical understanding, empirical research, and practical knowledge regarding the sustainability of tourism systems, destinations, businesses, communities, and related activities.

The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for academics, researchers, policymakers, and tourism professionals to exchange scientific findings and critical perspectives on the development and management of sustainable tourism.

JTOS particularly encourages research that integrates environmental, economic, socio-cultural, institutional, and technological perspectives to address contemporary challenges in tourism sustainability.

Journal Scope

JTOS welcomes original research articles addressing theoretical, methodological, empirical, and applied perspectives within the following areas:

1. Sustainable Tourism

Research concerning sustainable tourism principles, policies, practices, and performance, including environmental conservation, resource management, responsible tourism, sustainability assessment, and the economic, social, and ecological impacts of tourism development.

2. Destination Planning and Development

Studies focusing on tourism destination planning, spatial development, destination governance, tourism infrastructure, stakeholder participation, destination competitiveness, community-based tourism, and sustainable destination management.

3. Sustainable Event and Management

Research examining sustainability in the planning, organization, operation, and evaluation of tourism events, festivals, meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE). Topics may include environmental event management, socio-economic impacts, stakeholder collaboration, responsible event practices, and sustainable event performance.

4. Green Tourism Business

Studies investigating environmentally responsible tourism enterprises, sustainable business models, green entrepreneurship, sustainable hospitality operations, corporate environmental responsibility, circular economy practices, and sustainable tourism supply chains.

5. The Future of Tourism

Research exploring emerging trends, innovations, and transformations influencing the long-term sustainability and resilience of the tourism sector. Relevant topics include digital transformation, smart tourism, technological innovation, climate change adaptation, tourism resilience, changing tourist behavior, and future-oriented tourism development strategies.

6. Socio-Cultural Sustainability in Tourism

Studies addressing the relationship between tourism, local communities, cultural heritage, social equity, cultural preservation, and sustainable livelihoods. Topics may include community participation, resident perceptions, indigenous knowledge, cultural identity, inclusive tourism, social sustainability, and the socio-cultural consequences of tourism development.

Research Approaches

JTOS welcomes scientifically rigorous research employing quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and other appropriate research designs. The journal encourages studies that contribute to theoretical advancement, methodological development, evidence-based policymaking, and practical solutions for sustainable tourism.

Manuscript Eligibility

Manuscripts submitted to JTOS must present original scholarly contributions and demonstrate clear relevance to the journal's focus and scope. JTOS only considers manuscripts that have not been previously published in any language and are not simultaneously under consideration for publication in another journal. All submissions are subject to editorial screening and a double-blind peer-review process in accordance with the journal's publication ethics and editorial policies.