Focus and Scope

The Journal of Culture and Tourism (JCT) publishes scholarly articles that examine the dynamic relationship between culture and tourism in various regional and global contexts. The journal aims to provide a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate innovative ideas, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings related to cultural studies, tourism development, and hospitality management.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in culture, tourism, hospitality, and related fields. The journal accepts original research articles, conceptual papers, and literature reviews.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Cultural and Heritage Studies

Tangible and intangible cultural heritage
Traditional arts, rituals, crafts, and indigenous knowledge
Cultural preservation and revitalization
Cultural identity and globalization

2. Cultural Tourism Development

Heritage tourism and creative tourism
Community-based tourism
Rural tourism and village tourism development
Cultural landscapes and destination attractiveness

3. Sustainable and Responsible Tourism

Environmental sustainability in tourism
Social and economic impacts of tourism
Responsible tourism practices
Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

4. Tourism Policy and Governance

Tourism planning and regulation
Destination governance and stakeholder collaboration
Public policy and tourism development strategies
Tourism destination management

5. Tourism Economics and Regional Development

Economic impact analysis of tourism
Local economic empowerment
Creative economy and tourism industries
Tourism entrepreneurship

6. Hospitality and Tourist Experience

Service quality and tourist satisfaction
Experience economy in tourism
Tourist behavior studies
Cross-cultural communication
Hospitality management, room division, food and beverage service, culinary arts, and patisserie