The Journal of Tourism Futures, published by Emerald, is inviting contributions to a special issue titled “Antarctic Tourism Futures.” The issue will examine how tourism in Antarctica could evolve amid environmental change, technological innovation and shifting governance arrangements.

The call encourages research using strategic foresight, scenario planning, horizon scanning and forecasting. Topics include environmental responsibility, visitor safety, workforce needs, emerging technologies, tourism regulation and regenerative approaches. Contributions should help inform long-term decisions about Antarctic tourism.

The guest editors are Stefan Hartman of NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Christy Hehir of the University of Surrey, Hanne Nielsen of the University of Tasmania, and Pat Maher of Nipissing University.

The special issue welcomes research papers of 6,000–8,000 words, viewpoint articles of 2,000–4,000 words, and industry contributions of 1,500–2,000 words. Manuscripts will undergo double-anonymous peer review, with publication expected in June 2027. The journal operates a diamond open-access model, with no article processing charges.

The journal’s current listing gives November 1, 2026 as the closing date. An earlier announcement listed April 2027, so prospective authors should confirm the deadline with the guest editorial team.

Further details are available in the official call for papers.