The Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Horizons has announced a 30 November 2026 full-manuscript deadline for its special issue, “Digital Transitions for Sustainable, Circular and Regenerative Tourism in Island and Peripheral Destinations.” The earlier abstract submission deadline was 15 August 2026.

The issue explores how digital technologies can support environmental sustainability, community benefits and destination resilience. Its focus includes the relationships between digitalisation, governance, business practices and tourism development in islands, peripheral regions and vulnerable destinations.

Topics include circular business models, regenerative destination management, stakeholder collaboration, smart destinations, tourism observatories, sustainability indicators, community inclusion and sustainable accommodation. Research examining artificial intelligence, digital twins and other technologies as tools for improving tourism outcomes is also relevant.

The call welcomes quantitative and qualitative studies, comparative research, case studies, conceptual papers, and contributions informed by policy or professional practice.

Guest editors are Adriana Fumi Chim-Miki, Flavio Borges-Tiago and Jin Hooi Chan. Manuscripts must follow the journal’s author guidelines and be submitted through ScholarOne, selecting the special issue title. Submissions must be unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.

Read the official call and submission instructions.