Aim and Scope

The Journal of Tourism and Gastronomy Studies (JOTAGS) is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the dissemination of original and high-quality scholarly research in the fields of tourism and gastronomy. The journal aims to serve as an international platform for advancing theoretical, empirical, and methodological knowledge by publishing studies that address contemporary issues and emerging trends within these disciplines.

JOTAGS seeks to contribute to both academic scholarship and professional practice by promoting interdisciplinary research that enhances understanding of tourism and gastronomy from managerial, cultural, social, economic, and sustainability perspectives. The journal encourages submissions that offer innovative insights, robust methodological approaches, and meaningful implications for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

All manuscripts submitted to JOTAGS undergo a double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic rigor, originality, and relevance.

The journal welcomes contributions addressing the following areas:

• Tourism studies and tourism development
• Experimental and Innovative Gastronomy
• Sustainable tourism and overtourism
• Destination marketing, branding, and governance
• Tourist behavior, experience, and satisfaction
• Digital transformation and smart tourism
• Gastronomy tourism and culinary heritage
• Food culture, authenticity, and intangible cultural heritage
• Food and beverage management and consumer behavior
• Sustainable gastronomy and food waste management
• Hospitality and accommodation management
• Tourism policy, planning, and entrepreneurship