Tourism Management

TOURISM MANAGEMENT is a leading international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the critical analysis and advancement of tourism research, policy, and practice. Published by Elsevier, the journal serves as a premier forum for the dissemination of high-quality, original scholarship that addresses the multifaceted challenges and opportunities within the global tourism sector. Its scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including destination management, sustainable tourism development, consumer behavior, tourism marketing, transportation, hospitality, and the socio-economic and environmental impacts of tourism. The journal prioritizes rigorous empirical research that employs quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches, as well as conceptual and theoretical contributions that push the boundaries of existing knowledge. TOURISM MANAGEMENT publishes full-length research articles, comprehensive review articles that synthesize and critique current literature, and case studies that offer practical insights into real-world management issues. The target audience includes academic researchers, policy analysts, industry professionals, and postgraduate students seeking authoritative, evidence-based information to inform decision-making and strategic planning. Notably, the journal is not open access; however, authors have the option to publish their work open access via the Elsevier gold open access route for a fee. With an outstanding 2026 Impact Factor of 14.500, TOURISM MANAGEMENT is firmly positioned in the Q1 quartile of the Journal Citation Reports, consistently ranking among the top journals in its field. This exceptional impact factor underscores its status as an indispensable resource for cutting-edge tourism research and its profound influence on shaping the academic and professional discourse in tourism management worldwide.