THEREPS 2026 Conference
The THEREPS 2026 Conference invites submissions to the IJTS Journal Consideration Track, a dedicated conference track designed to facilitate high-quality journal publications in collaboration with the International Journal of Tourism Sciences (IJTS). This track is intended for authors who aim to develop their conference submissions into full journal articles for potential publication in the June 2026 regular issue of IJTS. The track is part of the conference submission process and operates alongside the general conference tracks.
Journal Information
The International Journal of Tourism Sciences (IJTS) is an international, peer-reviewed journal focusing on tourism as a complex human and social phenomenon. IJTS is currently listed as a C-ranked journal in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List.
Purpose of the Track
The International Journal of Tourism Sciences (IJTS) is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of tourism as a complex human and social phenomenon. As part of IJTS’s ongoing effort to strengthen the journal’s academic presence and international engagement, this track serves as a structured pipeline connecting the THEREPS conference with IJTS’s regular publication process. Papers submitted to this track should be substantially developed, journal-ready studies that can be expanded into full manuscripts suitable for submission to IJTS following the conference.
Important Notes on the Track
- This is not a special issue.
- Papers selected from this track will be considered for the June 2026 regular issue of IJTS.
- Selection into the IJTS Journal Consideration Track does not guarantee publication.
- All invited manuscripts will undergo IJTS’s standard double-blind peer review process.
- Authors whose papers are selected by IJTS are expected to proceed with journal submission and engage fully in the revision and review process.
Conference Presentation Requirement
Papers accepted to the THEREPS 2026 Conference under the IJTS Journal Consideration Track must be presented at the conference. At least one author of each accepted paper is required to attend the conference and deliver an in-person stand-up presentation.
Submission Guidelines and Timeline for the IJTS Journal Consideration Track
Submissions to the IJTS Journal Consideration Track follow the same submission procedures, formats, and deadlines as all THEREPS 2026 conference submissions.
Manuscript template: https://kahtea.org/2025/10/call-for-papers-2026/
- Stage 1: Extended Abstract Submission (For Review)
- Authors must submit a 1,500-word (maximum) extended abstract through the EasyChair system by February 28, 2026 (11:00 PM PST): https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=thereps2026
- Extended abstracts are used solely for the conference review process and Best Paper Award consideration and will not be published in the conference proceedings.
- Stage 2: One-Page Summary Abstract (For Proceedings)
- Upon acceptance to the conference, authors must submit a one-page, single-spaced summary abstract by March 27, 2026 (11:00 PM PST) for inclusion in the official conference proceedings.
This requirement applies equally to submissions under the IJTS Journal Consideration Track. - Stage 3: Conference Presentation Requirement
- Papers accepted under the IJTS Journal Consideration Track must be presented at the THEREPS 2026 Conference.
- At least one author of each accepted paper is required to register for the conference and deliver an in-person stand-up presentation during the assigned session.
- Stage 4: Post-Conference Journal Invitation
- Following the conference, a subset of papers from the IJTS Journal Consideration Track will be selected by the conference committee in consultation with the IJTS editorial team.
- Selected authors will be invited to submit a full journal manuscript for potential publication in the June 2026 regular issue of the International Journal of Tourism Sciences (IJTS).
- Invited manuscripts must be sufficiently developed to meet journal standards and will undergo IJTS’s standard double-blind peer review process.
- Final publication decisions are made solely by the IJTS Editors.
- Authors selecting this track acknowledge that, if invited, they are committing to proceed with the IJTS journal submission and review process.
Scope and Topics
Submissions should align with the aims and scope of IJTS and may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Tourism management and hospitality studies
- Marketing, consumer behavior, and service research
- Economics, policy, and governance in tourism
- Sustainability, geography, and environmental studies
- Cultural and social dimensions of tourism
- Psychology, education, and communication in tourism contexts
- Emerging topics including artificial intelligence, robotics, data analytics, and immersive technologies in tourism
Both quantitative and qualitative approaches are welcome, as are interdisciplinary and theory-driven contributions.
Submission Deadlines and Conference Information
All submission deadlines, conference dates, and general submission instructions follow the official THEREPS 2026 Call for Papers: https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=thereps2026
Inquiries for the IJTS Journal Consideration Track
For inquiries specifically related to the IJTS Journal Consideration Track, please contact:
Jinwon Kim, Ph.D.
Editor, International Journal of Tourism Sciences (IJTS)
Email: jinwonkim@ufl.edu
