Journal of Travel Research

Aims & Scope

The mission of the Journal of Travel Research is to be the premier, peer-reviewed research journal focused on the business of travel and tourism development, management, marketing, economics and behavior.

Given the multifaceted, multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder character of the tourism economy, this focus implies a concern for both the public and private sector spheres of interest as well as economic, socio-cultural, political, environmental, legal, technological, and demographic issues.

Specific goals are to be international in scope with geographic diversity, to be multidisciplinary with diversity in research topics and methodologies, and to be germane to the needs of the travel and tourism industry and its stakeholders.

All manuscripts published in the Journal of Travel Research are double-blind, peer-reviewed by accomplished scholars in the topical area.

The standard for publication in the Journal of Travel Research is that a paper must make a substantive contribution, either theoretically or methodologically, to the travel and tourism research literature.

Additionally, a paper should specify its contribution to pragmatic tourism management concerns and practice.

Published manuscripts must be on research of the highest standards, on topics of major significance and widespread interest, and relevant to the progress of this important global sector.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	7
2024	8.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	3.100

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	181

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	670

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4794

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Measuring Experience Economy Concepts: Tourism Applications

  Citation: 1256

  Authors: Haemoon, Ann Marie, Miyoung

• The Measurement of Destination Image: An Empirical Assessment

  Citation: 1081

  Authors: Charlotte M., J.R. Brent

• Development of a Scale to Measure Memorable Tourism Experiences

  Citation: 1043

  Authors: Jong-Hyeong, J. R. Brent, Bryan

• Image Differences between Prospective, First-Time, and Repeat Visitors to the Lower Rio Grande Valley

  Citation: 988

  Authors: Paul C., John L.

• An Assessment of the Image of Mexico as a Vacation Destination and the Influence of Geographical Location Upon That Image

  Citation: 983

  Authors: John L.

• Exploring Consumer Behavior in Virtual Reality Tourism Using an Extended Stimulus-Organism-Response Model

  Citation: 932

  Authors: Myung Ja, Choong-Ki, Timothy

• Antecedents of Tourists’ Loyalty to Mauritius

  Citation: 932

  Authors: Girish, Chris

• A General Model Of Traveler Destination Choice

  Citation: 736

  Authors: Arch G., Steven

• Developing the Travel Career Approach to Tourist Motivation

  Citation: 734

  Authors: Philip L., Uk-Il

• E-WOM and Accommodation

  Citation: 733

  Authors: Raffaele, Fraser

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