Springer Nature Will Publish Tourism Research Journal
The academic journal will move to the new publisher in January 2027 with added open access options.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Hotels
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Beginning in January 2027, Springer Nature will publish the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The move aims to enhance support for researchers studying tourism, hospitality, and events.
Why it matters
The partnership will provide researchers with an open access publishing option for the first time. This transition is expected to expand the reach of academic findings regarding the global visitor economy.
The Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management transition date is set for January 2027. The agreement covers research contributions concerning hospitality, tourism, and event management sectors.
The players
Springer Nature
Springer Nature is a global publisher that produces academic journals, books, and reference materials for the scientific and research communities.
Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education Inc.
CAUTHE represents education providers and researchers focused on the tourism, hospitality, and events sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
The details
The Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education Inc. selected Springer Nature as its new partner to manage the journal's operations. This change will integrate the publication into a broader network of research dissemination, specifically targeting experts in Australia and New Zealand.
Timeline
CAUTHE was established in 1992.
Springer Nature begins publishing the journal in January 2027.
Travel Outlook
The partnership follows the ongoing industry trend toward open access publishing models in academic research. This shift ensures that studies on the visitor economy reach a wider audience beyond traditional institutional subscriptions.
Researchers and industry professionals should monitor for updated submission guidelines as the transition approaches. The availability of an open access option may change how future studies are archived and retrieved by the public.
The takeaway
This change highlights the increasing demand for accessible academic literature in the hospitality sector. Researchers are encouraged to review new publishing policies to maximize the visibility of their work.
What happens next
The transition for the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management is scheduled to officially take effect in January 2027.
Further reading
For broader context on current industry developments, see our Hotels section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Knowledgespeak.
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