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Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research

For a Special Issue on

Next-Gen of Tourism: Unleashing the Potential of Metaverse, ChatGPT, Blockchain, Web 3.0, and beyond

Abstract deadline
30 June 2023

Manuscript deadline
15 October 2023

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Special Issue Editor(s)

Fei HAO, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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Chen ZHANG, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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Sangwon PARK, Kyung Hee University, Korea
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Next-Gen of Tourism: Unleashing the Potential of Metaverse, ChatGPT, Blockchain, Web 3.0, and beyond

As the tourism industry continues to evolve, it is important to investigate the future potential of new technologies to shape and transform the industry. This special issue of APJTR will explore the latest technology advancement and their impact on the tourism industry. We invite scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share their research findings, best practices, and insights on the adoption, implementation, and impact of emerging technologies such as the Metaverse, ChatGPT, Blockchain, Web 3.0, and beyond in the tourism sector.

We welcome submissions on the following topics, but not limited to:

  • Metaverse
  • ChatGPT and generative AI
  • Avatars
  • Blockchain
  • Web 3.0
  • Augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Big data and machine learning
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Ethical and social considerations
  • Cybersecurity technologies

Submission Instructions

The Journal welcomes submissions of full-length articles and critical reviews.

Authors are invited to submit an abstract of up to 1000 words, including title, keywords, research objective and questions, and research method to the email below. All submitted abstracts will be initially reviewed for their suitability for the Special Issue. Once the abstracts are considered suitable for the Special Issue, the authors will be invited to submit a full manuscript with 6,000-10,000 words. During the submission process, please state clearly that your manuscript is intended for publication consideration in the Special Issue.

Accepted papers will be posted online immediately with an immediate acceptance date and permanent DOI. They may be accessed and cited before the full Special Issue is finalized. It is our plan to have the full text of accepted papers published online in a Special Issue in late 2023.

Please submit 1000 words abstract on or before June 30, 2023 (Hong Kong Time, UTC +8) to ff[email protected] with the subject line: APJTR Special Issue.

Timeframe

  • Abstract Submission Closing Date: June 30, 2023
  • Abstract Reviews and Preliminary Decisions: July 1-15, 2023
  • Full Paper Submission Opening Date: July 16, 2023
  • Full Paper Submission Closing Date: October 15, 2023
  • Revisions and Decisions: October 16-December 15, 2023
  • Expected Publication: End 2023

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