Writing Guidelines for “Research and Statistics”
Research is fundamental to the advancement of tourism knowledge, providing theoretical insights, empirical evidence, and practical solutions for industry, policy, and destination development. It supports the understanding of tourism phenomena, informs decision-making, and contributes to innovation and sustainability within the tourism system. Entries prepared for The Encyclopedia of World Tourism should present the relevant research topic, approach, method, or area of inquiry in an objective, academic, and source-based manner. The entry should examine its definition, scope, theoretical foundations, methodological characteristics, and significance for tourism studies. Where applicable, attention should also be given to key findings, applications, emerging trends, and future research directions. All information should be supported by reliable and up-to-date academic sources.
Entry Format
1) Entry Title
[Short, distinctive title that directly reflects the subject]
2) Introductory Statement (Descriptive Sentence)
The introductory statement should not exceed 250 characters.
The statement should briefly summarize what the study or dataset is, who produced it (if applicable), and its scope and/or time period in one or two sentences.
3) Main Text
The main text must contain at least 300 words.
The sections “See Also” and “References” are not included in the word count.
The entry should begin with the introductory statement.
The following subheadings are recommended and may be used directly in the article.
3.1 Definition and General Information
- What is the study, report, dataset, or statistical series?
- For what purpose was it produced?
3.2 Year of Preparation and Producing Institution
Year of preparation (or first publication): [Year]
Producing institution, organization, or research team (if applicable): [Name]
3.3 Field
- Area of application or research field: [Tourism economics, destination management, accommodation, transportation, tourism marketing, visitor behavior, etc.]
3.4 Scope
- Geographical scope: [National, regional, provincial, district, site-specific, etc.]
- Thematic scope: [Variables, indicators, topics, or dimensions covered]
- Target audience and intended use (if applicable): [Researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, students, etc.]
3.5 Methodology and Data Sources
- How were the data collected? [Survey, census, administrative records, observation, secondary data, literature review, etc.]
- Population and sampling information (if applicable): [Brief description]
- Analytical approach (if applicable): [Brief summary]
3.6 Originality and Significance
- Why is the study or dataset important?
- What contribution does it make?
- What gap does it fill in the literature, policy, or practice?
3.7 Results / Findings
- Main findings, conclusions, or implications of the study
- For statistical datasets: principal trends, changes, comparisons, and patterns (expressed in general terms)
3.8 Periodicity Information (For Periodical Publications or Regular Statistics Only)
- Publication or production frequency: [Monthly, quarterly, annual, etc.]
- Number of editions/releases produced to date (if applicable): [Number]
- Most recent publication year or reporting period (if applicable): [Year/Period]
3.9 Notes / Limitations (Optional, Recommended)
- Limitations of the study or dataset
- Issues to consider when interpreting or using the data
- Methodological constraints, coverage limitations, or comparability issues (if applicable)