Featuring conceptual, empirical research, and applied research articles as well as book and software reviews, research notes, industry viewpoints, and conference reviews, the journal keeps educators, researchers, and professionals in travel and hospitality up to date with the latest and most vital findings in the field. Founded over 35 years ago as the first scholarly journal in North America focused exclusively on travel and tourism research, the journal reflects the worldwide importance of tourism both economically and socially. With its stimulating articles, reviews, and reports, Journal of Travel Research benefits both researchers specializing in tourism and professionals who use travel research findings to make informed decisions. The journal is published by Sage Publications, Inc., an international leader in social science and business publishing. Ltd. Tourism Economics is a quarterly journal.
Papers are subject to double-blind peer review.
The journal provides a forum for researchers in higher education, industry and government. Read in economics, business and tourism departments worldwide, it covers the business aspects of tourism in the wider context. It takes account of constraints on development, such as social and community interests and the sustainable use of tourism and recreation resources, and inputs into the production process. The definition of tourism used includes tourist trips taken for all purposes, embracing both stay and day visitors. If you are an educator and want to order a review copy of any textbook listed herein, then please contact the publisher directly for further instructions.