Global Sustainable Tourism Research (GSTR)
Global Sustainable Tourism Research (GSTR) is a double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of sustainable tourism worldwide. The journal provides a crucial platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and educators to disseminate innovative research, case studies, and theoretical approaches related to sustainable tourism development, management, and policy.
Aims & Scope
Global Sustainable Tourism Research (GSTR) is a double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of sustainable tourism worldwide. The journal provides a crucial platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and educators to disseminate innovative research, case studies, and theoretical approaches related to sustainable tourism development, management, and policy.
Aims
- To provide a global academic and professional platform for tourism researchers, sustainable development practitioners, policymakers, educators, and industry professionals to share, promote, and discuss innovative new work, discoveries, and current developments in sustainable tourism worldwide.
- To facilitate the rapid dissemination of cutting-edge advances in sustainable tourism research, and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration among researchers, industry practitioners, and tourism management professionals globally.
- To bridge the gap between sustainable tourism theory research and practical tourism development and management, promoting the translation of research findings into evidence-based tourism policies, sustainable development solutions, and industry best practices.
- To encourage in-depth exploration and innovative research on emerging trends, hot issues, and practical challenges in sustainable tourism, supporting the continuous advancement of responsible, equitable, and environmentally friendly tourism practices worldwide.
Scope
Global Sustainable Tourism Research (GSTR) covers a wide range of topics related to sustainable tourism and related interdisciplinary fields, including but not limited to:
Sustainable Tourism Research & Theory
- Original research on sustainable tourism theory, tourism ecology, cultural heritage tourism, and related fundamental disciplines
- Cutting-edge discoveries and developments in eco-tourism, community-based tourism, responsible travel, and regenerative tourism
- Research on tourism impact assessment, environmental management in tourism, climate change and tourism adaptation
- Studies on tourism policy, governance, and planning for sustainable destinations
- Research on tourism economics, social equity, cultural preservation, and the sociology of tourism
- Interdisciplinary research combining sustainable tourism with environmental science, anthropology, geography, economics, and public policy
Sustainable Tourism Review & Practical Application
- Critical reviews of sustainable tourism research progress, academic trends, and industry development
- Evaluation of tourism projects, destination management practices, and sustainable tourism policies worldwide
- Application of sustainable tourism principles in hospitality, tour operations, destination marketing, and tourism education
- Case reports, short communications, and practical insights for tourism professionals, policymakers, and educators
- Comparative sustainable tourism research, regional tourism development, and international exchange of best practices
- Tourism policy analysis, impact assessment frameworks, and practical solutions for challenges in sustainable tourism management