Central Asian University Invites Researchers Worldwide to Contribute to a Prestigious Q1 Special Issue
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
We invite researchers worldwide to contribute to this prestigious international publication and help shape the future of AI research in tourism and hospitality.