Call for Book Chapters - Sustainable Agri Tourism and Rural Entrepreneurship

Call for Book Chapters

Sustainable Agri Tourism and Rural Entrepreneurship: Pathways to Green Innovation and Digital Empowerment Through Immersive Technology

We invite chapter proposals for an edited volume that explores how sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies are transforming agri-tourism and rural entrepreneurship.

About the Book

This book offers an integrated perspective on sustainable agri-tourism, rural development, and green innovation. It examines how green transitions and climate-smart models can regenerate rural economies through circular value chains, low-carbon strategies, and community-led initiatives.

The volume further explores immersive technologies—such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and AI-driven applications—as tools to enrich visitor experiences, strengthen farm and rural destination branding, and enable personalized, data-driven tourism solutions.

Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurship, start-up ecosystems, digital adoption, socio-economic empowerment, youth and women’s participation, and inclusive governance mechanisms that support resilient and sustainable agri-tourism enterprises.

Suggested Themes and Topics

Authors are encouraged to submit conceptual, empirical, and case-based contributions related (but not limited) to the following themes:

Theme I: Sustainable Ecosystems and Green Transitions

• Regenerative agri-tourism models for climate-smart rural economies
• Circular value chains in rural tourism and agriculture
• Low-carbon destination management and smart rural infrastructure

Theme II: Immersive Experience and Technological Mediation

• Virtual reality for agri-tourism experiences: presence, flow, and authenticity
• Augmented reality and digital storytelling for farm and rural branding
• AI-driven personalization and analytics in immersive rural tourism

Theme III: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Rural Enterprise Development

• Entrepreneurial orientation and innovation capability in agri-tourism start-ups
• Technology readiness and digital adoption among rural entrepreneurs
• Incubation, finance, market linkages, and policy support for agri-entrepreneurship

Theme IV: Consumer Insights and Sustainable Behavior

• Eco-literacy and environmental concern as predictors of sustainable travel
• Trust, value, and satisfaction in immersive farm and rural experiences
• Consumer perceptions of digital and sustainable tourism consumption

Theme V: Socio-Economic Empowerment and Inclusive Growth

• Women and youth in agri-tourism entrepreneurship
• Digital literacy and financial empowerment in rural communities
• Community-based tourism governance and social capital formation

Theme VI: Policy, Strategy and Future Research Directions

• Policy frameworks and institutional innovations for sustainable rural tourism
• Integrating digital and physical tourism ecosystems
• Future research directions in sustainable agri-tourism and immersive innovation

General Guidelines

• Abstract length: 150–200 words
• Format: MS Word, A4 size, Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, justified
• Referencing: APA style; references to be listed at the end of the chapter
• Do not include footnotes or endnotes
• Plagiarism must be below 10%
• Chapters should reflect original work; AI-generated content will not be accepted
• Preference will be given to empirical and evidence-based contributions

Submission Details

Please submit your chapter proposals (abstracts) and full chapters via email to:

agrobenthem2026@gmail.com

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: November 25, 2025
• Full Chapter Submission Deadline: December 21, 2025

For queries regarding scope, suitability, or formatting, contributors are encouraged to contact the editors through the above email address.