Focus and Scope

Jurnal IPTA (Industri Perjalanan Wisata) is a scientific journal that serves as a medium for scholarly communication and the dissemination of scientific information in the field of tour and travel studies. The journal publishes original research articles, research summaries, survey reports, and other scientific works related to tourism and travel.

Focus and Scope

1. Tourist Studies

  • Social, cultural, and economic aspects of tourists
  • Demographics, motivation, and tourist experiences
  • Tourist attitudes and perceptions
  • Inbound and outbound tourism
  • Customer satisfaction and tourist behavior

2. Tourism Systems and Management

  • Information, communication, and technology in tourism
  • Tourism management and policy
  • Tourism marketing and destination branding
  • Creative economy in tourism
  • Transportation and mobility management

3. Tourism Industry and Services

  • Tourism business and entrepreneurship
  • Tour and travel management
  • Airline and aviation management
  • Logistics and supply chain management in tourism
  • Cruise tourism services
  • MICE and event management
  • Tourism boards and destination management organizations

Jurnal IPTA accepts manuscripts employing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches that contribute to theoretical advancement and practical applications in the tourism and travel industry.

Types of Manuscripts

Jurnal IPTA (Industri Perjalanan Wisata) considers the following types of manuscripts, provided that they are relevant to the journal's focus and scope:

1. Original Research Articles

  • Articles presenting original empirical or theoretical research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in tourism and travel studies.

2. Review Articles

  • Articles providing critical and systematic evaluations of existing literature on topics relevant to tourism and the travel industry, identifying research gaps and opportunities for further investigation.

3. Conceptual and Theoretical Articles

  • Articles developing, examining, or extending concepts, frameworks, or theories related to tourism and travel studies.

4. Case Study Articles

  • Articles presenting in-depth analyses of tourism destinations, businesses, organizations, policies, or community practices, with findings that offer relevant theoretical or practical insights.

All manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and peer review in accordance with the journal's editorial policies. Acceptance depends on the manuscript's relevance, originality, academic quality, and contribution to tourism and travel studies.