Writing Guidelines for “Publications and Publishing”
Publications and publishing play a vital role in the production, dissemination, and preservation of tourism knowledge, supporting academic research, professional practice, education, and industry development. They contribute to the exchange of ideas, documentation of tourism phenomena, and advancement of scholarly and practical understanding. Entries prepared for The Encyclopedia of World Tourism should present the relevant publication, publishing organization, or publishing-related topic in an objective, academic, and source-based manner. The entry should examine its background, scope, content, significance, and contribution to tourism knowledge. Where applicable, attention should also be given to its audience, impact, editorial characteristics, and role within tourism scholarship and practice. All information should be supported by reliable and up-to-date sources.
Entry Format
1) Entry Title
[Title of the Publication / Name of the Publisher / Publishing Series]
(If necessary, the publication type, publisher, country, language, or publication format may be added in parentheses.)
Examples:
- Tourism Management (Journal)
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Annals of Tourism Research
Routledge Studies in Tourism
National Geographic Traveler
2) Introductory Statement (Descriptive Sentence)
The introductory statement should not exceed 250 characters.
In one or two sentences, briefly summarize the publication or publishing initiative, its field, publication date or establishment year, publisher, and significance within tourism knowledge and communication.
Introductory Statement (≤250 characters): [Write the introductory statement here.]
3) Main Text
The main text must contain at least 400 words.
The sections “See Also” and “References” are not included in the word count.
The entry should begin with the introductory statement.
The following headings are recommended. They may be used directly or incorporated into the narrative of the text.
3.1 Definition and Publication Type
Type of publication:
- Book
- Journal
- Magazine
- Guidebook
- Newsletter
- Report series
- Publishing house
- Digital publication platform
- Other
General characteristics
Subject area and scope
Intended audience
3.2 Historical Background and Development
- Year of establishment or first publication: [Year]
- Historical context of its emergence
- Development process
- Major milestones, transformations, or relaunches
3.3 Founder(s), Author(s), Editor(s), or Publisher
- Founder(s): [Name(s)]
- Author(s) or editor(s) (if applicable)
- Publishing organization or institution
- Editorial structure and leadership
3.4 Purpose and Scope
- Purpose of publication
- Main themes and subject areas
- Geographic or thematic coverage
- Contribution to tourism knowledge and communication
3.5 Content and Structure
Main content categories
Sections, departments, or recurring features
Types of information presented:
- Research findings
- Travel information
- Industry analysis
- Policy discussions
- Destination promotion
- Professional guidance
3.6 Publication Characteristics
Language(s) of publication
Print and/or digital format
Publication frequency:
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Quarterly
- Annual
- Irregular
Distribution channels
Circulation figures (if available)
3.7 Audience and Influence
- Primary readership
- Academic, professional, industry, or public audiences
- Geographic reach
- Impact on tourism research, practice, policy, or destination awareness
3.8 Contribution to Tourism and Hospitality
- Contribution to tourism knowledge production
- Influence on tourism education
- Role in destination marketing and promotion
- Impact on professional development and industry practices
3.9 Awards, Indexing, and Recognition (If Applicable)
- Academic indexing services
- Awards and recognitions
- Citation metrics (for academic journals)
- Industry reputation and standing
3.10 Current Status
- Current publication status
- Recent developments
- Digital transformation initiatives
- Future plans and strategic directions
3.11 Significance and Evaluation
Provide a concise assessment of the publication’s significance in:
- Tourism scholarship
- Professional communication
- Knowledge dissemination
- Industry development
- Tourism culture and public awareness