Digital Transitions for Sustainable, Circular and Regenerative Tourism in Island and Peripheral Destinations
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Call for Papers
Digital Transitions for Sustainable, Circular and Regenerative Tourism in Island and Peripheral Destinations
Journal: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Horizons
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 August 2026
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026
Abstract Decision: 31 August 2026
The Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Horizons invites submissions for its Special Issue on “Digital Transitions for Sustainable, Circular and Regenerative Tourism in Island and Peripheral Destinations.”
About the Special Issue
Island, peripheral, and vulnerable tourism destinations face growing challenges in balancing competitiveness, sustainability, resilience, and the well-being of host communities. This Special Issue examines how digital transformation can enable sustainable, circular, and regenerative tourism development, particularly in destinations where tourism plays a significant economic and social role.
The issue moves beyond a purely technology-centered perspective. Instead, it explores how digital technologies can support organizational transformation, territorial governance, circular business models, regenerative practices, social value creation, community participation, and evidence-based policymaking.
Research examining tools such as artificial intelligence, big data, tourism observatories, sustainability dashboards, digital twins, blockchain, geospatial data, smart destination technologies, and sensor-based monitoring is particularly relevant when connected to sustainable and regenerative tourism outcomes.
Topics of Interest
Submissions may include, but are not limited to:
Circular and regenerative tourism business models
Networks and inter-organizational collaboration for circularity
Sustainable and regenerative destination management
Multi-stakeholder governance in island and peripheral destinations
Smart islands and smart peripheral destinations
Tourism observatories, big data, and sustainability indicators
ESG indicators and sustainability dashboards for tourism destinations
Data governance, interoperability, and evidence-based policymaking
Community impacts, social value, and inclusion in tourism
Resilience, vulnerability, and adaptive capacity in tourism systems
Sustainable accommodation and circular hospitality practices
New forms of tourism competitiveness
Impact assessment of circular, regenerative, and smart tourism initiatives
Technology and digital transitions enabling circular and regenerative tourism practices
Preferred Research Approaches
The Special Issue welcomes:
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Case Studies
Comparative Destination Research
Conceptual Papers
Policy-Oriented Contributions
Practice-Based Research
Contributions from different countries are encouraged, provided they focus on island, peripheral, or vulnerable tourism destinations.
Submission Information
Opening Date for Manuscript Submissions: 30 July 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 August 2026
Abstract Decision: 31 August 2026
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026
Full manuscripts should be submitted through ScholarOne Manuscripts and must follow the journal's Author Guidelines. Authors should select the appropriate Special Issue title during the submission process.
Abstract submissions should be sent to:
Email: Adriana.fc.miki@uac.pt
Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Guest Editors
Adriana Fumi Chim-Miki
University of the Azores, Portugal & Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil
Email: adriana.fc.miki@uac.pt
Flavio Borges-Tiago
University of the Azores, Portugal
Email: flavio.gb.tiago@uac.pt
Jin Hooi Chan
University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
Email: J.H.Chan@greenwich.ac.uk
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