Central Asian University (CAU) is proud to announce a Call for Papers for a Special Issue of the internationally recognized Tourism and Hospitality Research (THR) journal, guest edited by Prof. Erdogan Ekiz (CAU), Prof. Cihan Cobanoglu, and Prof. Faizan Ali.
Titled "AI-Mediated Tourist Behavior, Trust, and Service Encounters in Tourism and Hospitality," the issue explores one of the fastest-growing areas in tourism and hospitality research.
Published by SAGE Publications, THR is a leading international journal:
Scopus Q1
SJR: 1.180 (2025), ranked #15 of 139
CiteScore: 4.2 (99th percentile)
Indexed in Clarivate ESCI
We welcome original conceptual, empirical, and review papers on AI in tourism and hospitality, including service encounters, trust, smart technologies, customer experience, sustainability, online reviews, and related emerging topics.
Submissions are open to:
CAU faculty and students
Researchers from partner institutions
Industry professionals
Academics and practitioners worldwide
Key Dates
Submissions open: 1st August 2026
Extended abstract / fit enquiry: 31 October 2026
Full manuscript deadline: 28 February 2027
Submission Portal
Author Guidelines
We invite researchers worldwide to contribute to this prestigious international publication and help shape the future of AI research in tourism and hospitality.
Titled "AI-Mediated Tourist Behavior, Trust, and Service Encounters in Tourism and Hospitality," the issue explores one of the fastest-growing areas in tourism and hospitality research.
Published by SAGE Publications, THR is a leading international journal:
Scopus Q1
SJR: 1.180 (2025), ranked #15 of 139
CiteScore: 4.2 (99th percentile)
Indexed in Clarivate ESCI
We welcome original conceptual, empirical, and review papers on AI in tourism and hospitality, including service encounters, trust, smart technologies, customer experience, sustainability, online reviews, and related emerging topics.
Submissions are open to:
CAU faculty and students
Researchers from partner institutions
Industry professionals
Academics and practitioners worldwide
Key Dates
Submissions open: 1st August 2026
Extended abstract / fit enquiry: 31 October 2026
Full manuscript deadline: 28 February 2027
Submission Portal
Author Guidelines
We invite researchers worldwide to contribute to this prestigious international publication and help shape the future of AI research in tourism and hospitality.
