Manuscript Types: The manuscripts considered for publication are classified into four major sections: Primary Research Articles, Viewpoint Articles, Reviews, and Forthcoming Events. Under the first section, research involving primary data collection and analysis will be considered. The second section contains academic debates on issues of contemporary relevance. Here, the author is free to bring in personal viewpoints, provided those are sufficiently supported by literary evidence or learned opinion. The third section provides authors opportunities for publishing reviews of recently published books and journals related to tourism. Critical reviews of academic deliberations held during events like seminars and workshops may also be included under this section. The final section provides individuals and organizations a forum publicizing tourism related academic events to be held in the near future.

Review Process: All the Primary Research Articles, Viewpoint Articles, and Reviews submitted for possible publication in JoT shall go through double blind peer review. Inclusion of an event under the Forthcoming Events section will be at the sole discretion of the managing editor.

The Journal of Tourism has a panel of reviewers who review the manuscripts as a voluntary service to the fraternity. Acceptance of a manuscript for publication in JoT shall make its main author eligible to become a reviewer in the future. The reviews will be carried out keeping in view the generally accepted academic ethics.

Referencing Style: The journal adheres to the American Psychological Association Citation Style. The use of footnotes within the text is discouraged. If an author wishes to submit a paper that has been already prepared in another style, he or she may do so. However, if the paper is accepted, the author is fully responsible for retyping the manuscript in the correct style.

Copyright: Submission to JoT means that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere. Upon acceptance, the authors must submit a copyright transfer form which essentially means that the copyright of the published work remains with JoT. However, authors can freely use their works for classroom instruction and related purposes. JoT normally permits authors to re-publish their works in edited books if prior permission is taken and proper acknowledgements made. The corresponding author is eligible to receive free of cost one copy of the printed issue in which his/her manuscript gets inclusion. All authors will have free downloadable access to the electronic version of the journal.

Although efforts will be made by the publishers to see that no inaccurate or misleading data, opinion, or statement appears in JoT, the data and opinions appearing in the articles and advertisements in it will be the sole responsibility of the contributors or advertisers concerned. Accordingly, the publisher shall accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the consequences of any such inaccurate or misleading data, opinion, or statement. Likewise, the contributors will be solely responsible to ensure that existing copyrights are not violated.

Submissions: All author names and corresponding affiliations, and complete mailing address should be included on a separate page, because manuscripts are sent out for blind review. Please include the telephone number and the e-mail address for the designated corresponding author.

The author(s) have to provide an abstract of up to 300 words. It should contain an abbreviated representation of the content of the manuscript. Supply 3 to 5 keywords suitable for indexing, too.

The text should be typed with double space in the MS Word or any compatible software. Images supplied should be in grayscale and should be editable using a generic program like MS Paint.

Articles may be submitted as email attachments to the Managing Editor at Babu.George@usm.edu. In case the author has no internet connectivity, a soft copy may be sent by post to:

The Managing Editor, Journal of Tourism
118 College Drive, Box 5176
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS, USA 39406

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