CALL FOR PAPERS – Inaugural Issue (Vol. 1, No. 1, December 2025)

2025-09-11

CALL FOR PAPERS!

The ASEAN Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Studies (AJHTS) is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for its inaugural issue (December 2025).

AJHTS is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal committed to advancing knowledge and practice in hospitality and tourism. It provides a platform for academics, practitioners, policymakers, and students to share evidence-based insights, innovative approaches, and critical reflections on contemporary issues.

Areas of Interest

  • Hospitality management
  • Tourism studies
  • Sustainable and regenerative tourism
  • Community-based and inclusive tourism
  • Cultural heritage and creative economy
  • Tourism education and workforce development
  • Smart tourism and digital transformation
  • Destination management and wellness tourism

Special Encouragement for Young Researchers

AJHTS warmly welcomes submissions from early-career researchers, graduate students, and emerging scholars. Our editorial team is committed to providing constructive feedback to help nurture the next generation of tourism and hospitality academics. The inaugural issue is an excellent opportunity for young researchers to gain international visibility and recognition.

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: October 15, 2025
  • Notification of Review Results: November 15, 2025
  • Revised Manuscript Due: November 30, 2025
  • Publication Date: December 20, 2025

Submission Guidelines

  • Articles may be submitted in English or Bahasa Indonesia (with abstracts in English).
  • Manuscripts should follow the Author Guidelines (APA 7th edition referencing style).
  • Word count: 5,000–8,000 words (excluding references).
  • All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Detailed guidelines and the article template are available at: https://ejournal.aseanacademicpublishing.com/ajhts