About Klover Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management (KJTHM)
The Klover Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management (KJTHM) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to advancing research, practice, and policy in tourism, hospitality, events, leisure, and related service sectors. KJTHM provides a trusted platform for academics, practitioners, and policymakers to share innovative knowledge that shapes sustainable and resilient visitor economies worldwide.
Scope and Focus
KJTHM publishes original research articles, reviews, conceptual papers, case studies, and industry insights across a broad range of topics, including:
- Tourism Development & Policy: destination competitiveness, governance, branding, and community-based tourism
- Hospitality Management: operations, service design, guest experience, and revenue management
- Sustainable Tourism: responsible travel, ESG integration, regenerative practices, and inclusive development
- Technology & Innovation: digital platforms, AI in tourism, smart tourism systems, and customer analytics
- Events & Leisure: MICE, cultural festivals, sports tourism, and experiential travel
- Human Resources & Education: workforce development, leadership, wellbeing, DEI, and competency frameworks
- Crisis & Resilience: health, climate, and political disruptions in tourism and hospitality sectors
Through its interdisciplinary focus, KJTHM encourages critical dialogue and actionable insights that advance both academic theory and practical solutions.
Mission and Vision
The mission of KJTHM is to bridge research and practice in tourism and hospitality, promoting innovation, responsible leadership, and sustainable development. The journal envisions becoming a leading global reference point for cutting-edge research, policy guidance, and best practices in visitor economy management.
Editorial and Peer Review Policy
All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a rigorous double-blind peer review process managed by an international editorial board of scholars and practitioners. The journal adheres to strict ethical standards and follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to maintain integrity, transparency, and fairness throughout the publication process.
Open Access and Indexing
KJTHM is an open-access journal. All articles are freely available to the global scholarly community without subscription barriers. The journal is committed to maximizing visibility and impact by ensuring articles are widely discoverable through indexing services, digital repositories, and academic search engines.
Why Publish with KJTHM?
- Timely and transparent peer review process
- Global readership and high visibility
- DOI assignment for every published article
- Opportunities to contribute to special issues on emerging topics
- Commitment to sustainable publishing and academic excellence
Audience
The journal is designed for a wide audience including researchers, graduate students, hospitality managers, tourism professionals, consultants, policymakers, educators, and community stakeholders engaged in tourism and hospitality systems.