Academica Turistica - Tourism and Innovation Journal

2010 - 2026

Current editor(s): Gorazd Sedmak

From University of Primorska Press
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Volume 19, issue 1, 2026

Investigating the Ongoing Discussions on Ecotourists: A Two-Stage Sequential Review pp. 3-21

Khusnul Bayu Aji, Catur Sugiyanto and Wiwik Sushartami

The Effect of Destination Image Towards Memorable Tourism Experience and Revisit Intention in Sarawak, Malaysia pp. 23-37

Kathy Kueh Yung Sing and Abang Azlan Mohamad

Major Sports Events Returning to Emerging Sports Tourism Nations: Willingness to Pay for the EuroBasket in Slovenia pp. 39-56

Simon Licen and Renata Slabe-Erker

From Spectator to Stakeholder: How Tourists Perceive Their Agency in Sustainable Tourism Development in an Island Destination pp. 57-70

Kevin Fuchs

Fintech and E-Payment Methods in Tourism and Hospitality: Examining Customers' E-Satisfaction, E-Loyalty, and E-Trust During the Travel Experience pp. 71-89

Noha Ahmed Kamel and Marwa Youssif

Game of Thrones and Destination Authenticity: A Comparative Analysis of DMO Social Media Practices pp. 91-111

Hava Hodžic, Marjetka Rangus and Tina Šegota

Volume 18, issue 3, 2025

Conceptualisation of Forest Tourism: The Koèevsko Case Study pp. 227-244

Barbara Pavlakovic Farrell and Vita Petek

From Views to Potential Behaviours: The Role of Travel Vlogs and Digital Nudging in Croatian Coastal Tourism pp. 245-263

Lidija Nujic Peèenec

Application of the New Visit Intention Model for Gastronomy Tourism: An Empirical Study in Vietnam pp. 265-283

Bui Trong Tien Bao, Trinh Minh Chanh, Dang Thi Thuy Ngan, Le Van Hoai and Phan Thi Thuy Phuong

A Bibliometric Perspective on Health, Medical, and Wellness Tourism Research: Trends, Themes, and Future Directions pp. 285-304

Tayfun Arar and Ceren Dirik

Co-Creation and Destination Image: A Bibliometric and Thematic Analysis Using CiteSpace pp. 305-324

Tran Tuyen

Validating Gastronomy as a Distinct Tourism Typology: A Meta-Synthesis Systematic Review pp. 325-345

I Nyoman Cahyadi Wijaya, Budi Shantika, Caren Angellina Mimaki and Ni Made Prasiwi Bestari

Volume 18, issue 2, 2025

Relevance of Place Attachment towards Sustainability in Tourism: A Bibliometric Analysis pp. 115-132

Arun Bhatia, Saurabh Kumar, Umesh Kumar and Divyam Sharma

Hospitality Hurdles: An Expedition into the Challenges Facing the Hotel Industry pp. 133-149

Swagat Praharaj, Bibhuti Bhusan Mishra, Uma Sankar Mishra, Rashmi Ranjan Panigrahi and Padma Charan Mishra

Assessing the Impact of Lake Attributes on Rental Prices: A Hedonic Pricing Study of Lake Ohrid, Albania pp. 151-165

Engjëllushe Icka, Anila Boshnjaku and Engjëll Skreli

Phenomenography of Sustainable Tourism in Luxury Hotels pp. 167-182

Adityo Wicaksono, Firman Tri Ajie, Agustini Rahayu, Dini Andriani, Angga Wijaya Holman Fasa, Mahardhika Berliandaldo and Juprianto

An Innovative Lens on Green Tourism: A Narrative Review of Cognitive Dissonance in Sustainable Tourism Development pp. 183-196

Kevin Fuchs

A 25-Year Odyssey Through Luxury Tourism Research pp. 197-220

Aji Sudarsono and Ramiz Ansharil Haq

Volume 18, issue 1, 2025

Using Landscape Drawings to Explore Destination Images pp. 3-20

Yihao Zhuo and Hirofumi Ueda

Drivers of Tipping Behaviour in Restaurants: The Case of Croatia pp. 21-38

Ina Rimac, Ljudevit Pranic and Ena Juric

Revolutionizing Hotel Operations with AI: A Case Study on the Power of ChatGPT and Gemini Integration pp. 39-55

Pongsakorn Limna, Tanpat Kraiwanit, Tanatorn Tanantong and Todsanai Chumwatana

Insights into Slovenian Hospitality SME Managers' Attitudes toward AI pp. 57-72

Saša Planinc and Marko Kukanja

Roadmap of Spiritual Pilgrimage Experience Towards Revisit Intention in the Indonesian Wali Songo Pilgrimage pp. 73-88

Hendar Hendar, Ken Sudarti, Ari Pranaditya and M. Iqbal Ramdhani

Gamification in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector: A Narrative Literature Review and Research Directions pp. 89-108

Rola Hamie, Alaa Abbas and Ali Abou Ali

Volume 17, issue 3, 2024

An Inductive Study with Travellers About the Perceived Barriers and Drivers to Sustainable Tourism Development in a Nature-Based Destination pp. 219-230

Kevin Fuchs

The Continuance Intention of Coffee Shop Mobile Food Ordering Applications pp. 231-245

Rachel Dyah Wiastuti, Rivaldo Milnardi Omar, Stella Nathalia Ignacia, Sarim Sarim and Nurbaeti Nurbaeti

Exploring the Differences Among Luxury and Budget Brands in Terms of Emotional and Functional Values Applied to the Hospitality Sector pp. 247-263

Boris Marjanovic

Croatian Validation of TWS and Predictors of Tourist Psychological Well-Being pp. 265-276

Paula Pedic Duic and Zvjezdan Penezic

Acculturation Research in Residential Tourism pp. 277-291

Gabriela Uslu Cibere, Kemal Kantarci, Murat Alper Basaran and Yakup Uslu

Authenticity and Commercialisation: A Netnographic Study of Tourist Experiences in Mawlynnong, India pp. 293-307

Abhisek Porya, Sweety Mishra and Nimit Chowdhary

Role of Travel Motivation and Destination Image to Promote Destination Loyalty pp. 309-323

Muhammad Abbas, Kashif Hussain, Sami Ullah Bajwa, Muhammad Athar Rasheed and Samer Yaghmour

Volume 17, issue 2, 2024

Tourism Destination Competitiveness and Entrepreneurial Development in South-West Region, Nigeria pp. 113-128

Elizabeth Abiola-Oke

Slum Tourism: Who Empowers and Who is Empowered? pp. 129-141

Cecep Ucu Rakhman, Pita Ratna Sari, Fajar Kusnadi Kusumah Putra and Mohamad Liga Suryadana

Analysis of Almaty’s Restaurant Reviews through Topic Modelling pp. 143-162

Alper Kürsat Uysal, Egemen Günes Tükenmez, Madina Abdikarimova Nurbulatovna, Murat Alper Basaran, Kemal Kantarci, Turganbai Abdrassilov Kurmanbaevich, Kultay Adilova Agytaevna, Kainar Kaldybay Kaldybayulu, Karlygash Aralbekova Amirovna and Nurzhan Abdirazakov

Camera to Compass: Unravelling the Impact of Travel Vlogs on Tourist Visit Intentions pp. 163-177

Md. Tariqul Islam, Jeetesh Kumar, Wong Foong Yee, Siti Rahayu Hussin and Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan

Application of Soft Systems Methodology Approach to Find Sustainable Gastronomic Solutions in Bali, Indonesia pp. 179-194

I Gede Mudana, I Nyoman Cahyadi Wijaya, I Gede Ginaya and Dedi Gusman

Relationship between Health Expenditure and Tourism at the Macroeconomic Level pp. 195-205

Helena Nemec Rudež, Lana Rudež and Lara Rudež

Volume 17, issue 1, 2024

Female Entrepreneurship in Small Tourism and Hospitality Firms in Poland pp. 3-22

Alina M. Zapalska and Robin McCutcheon

Consumer Expectations in the Context of Unique Tourism Products pp. 23-34

Zana Civre, Petra Rebec and Petra Zabukovec Baruca

Safety and Health Publication Trends: A Case Study of the Tourism Industry pp. 35-52

Khairul Hafezad Abdullah, Ejiro Uriri Osiobe, Azliyana Azizan, Fadzli Shah Abd Aziz and Afrig Aminuddin

Factors Influencing Hospitality Students’ Career Goals in Indonesia pp. 53-62

Nurul Sukma Lestari and Dendy Rosman

Tourism Crisis Communication in Business Hotels During the COVID-19 Pandemic pp. 63-79

Márta Sirkó, Nikoletta Kaszás and Krisztina Keller

The Role of Brand in Influencing Online Hotel Booking pp. 81-101

Kamakshya Prasad Nayak and Hardaman Singh Bhinder

Volume 16, issue 3, 2023

Does Better Physical Accessibility Lead to Higher Sales Revenues? The Case of Slovenian Restaurant SMEs pp. 257-275

Marko Kukanja and Saša Planinc

Understanding a Conceptual Framework of Spa Service Quality: An Overview Approach pp. 277-289

Aswin Sangpikul

Factors Influencing the Satisfaction and Revisit Intention of Jordanian Medical Tourists pp. 291-311

Malek Bader, Nirmeen Khasawneh, Ramzi Al Rousan, Sami Al Hasanat and Kamakshya Prasad Nayak

Marketing Strategies in Cross-BorderTourist Destinations: A Literature Review pp. 313-328

Alenka Pahor Žvanut and Ksenija Vodeb

Bibliometric Analysis of Online Collaboration in Travel Agencies pp. 329-344

Jorge Raúl Avilas Hernández, Nolberto Cruz Aguilera, Félix Díaz Pompa and Maja Borlinic Gacnik

A Study of Thai Massage Service Quality Effect on International Tourist Confidence pp. 345-355

Napaporn Janchai, Glenn Baxter and Panarat Srisaeng

Volume 16, issue 2, 2023

Beach Visitors’ Satisfaction and Loyalty during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Protection Motivation Theory Approach pp. 151-171

Damir Magaš, Zrinka Zadel and Nikolina Šeriæ Honoviæ

Re-Examining the Push-Pull Model in Tourists’ Destination Selection: COVID-19 in the Context of Kerala, India pp. 173-189

Aravind Mohanan Potti, Vinith Kumar Nair and Babu George

The Value of Digital Innovation for Tourism Entrepreneurs in Rural Iceland pp. 191-204

Magdalena Falter and Gunnar Thór Jóhannesson

Archaeological Tourism Products: Towards a Concept Definition pp. 205-220

Katharina Zanier and Tajda Senica

Destination Image, COVID-19 Perceived Risk and Intention to Travel: Malaysian Case pp. 221-232

Jeetesh Kumar, Shameem Shagirbasha and Rupam Konar

The Innovation Elements of Homestay Programmes on the East Coast of Malaysia pp. 233-246

Nor Syuhada Zulkefli, Zaimatul Awang and Suhaida Herni Suffarruddin

Volume 16, issue 1, 2023

A Proposal to Categorize Cultural Sustainability Elements for the Management of World Cultural Heritage Sites pp. 9-22

Rafael Almeida de Oliveira, Silvia De Ascaniis, Renata Maria Abrantes Baracho, Hebert Canela Salgado and Lorenzo Cantoni

Cultural UNESCO Heritage in COVID-19 Pandemic Times pp. 23-34

Zuzana Kvítková and Zdenka Petrù

eLearning Courses for Tourism and Heritage duringa Pandemic: The Case of ‘Tourism Managementat UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Vol. 3)’ pp. 35-47

Ilaria Rosani, Maria Gravari-Barbas, Silvia De Ascaniis and Lorenzo Cantoni

Data Mining of Visitors’ Spatial Movement PatternsUsing Flickr Geotagged Photos: The Caseof Dispersed Plecnik’s Architectural Heritagein Ljubljana pp. 49-62

Gorazd Sedmak, Dejan Paliska and Aleksandra Brezovec

Systems Approach in the World Heritage SiteBahá’í Gardens pp. 63-71

Tadeja Jere Jakulin

The Role Higher Education Plays towards the Development of Sustainable Socio-Economic Opportunities for Mapungubwe World Cultural Heritage Site Communities pp. 73-87

Lombuso Precious Shabalala

The Role of Culture in Attracting Tourists Travelling by Low-Cost Carriers to Zadar pp. 89-102

Božena Krce Miocic, Tomislav Klarin and Gabrijela Vidiæ

Reviving Ancient Life: Segmentation Analysis of the Ancient Life Story Tourism Prospects pp. 103-119

Antonis Theocharous, Petros Kosmas, Maria Panagopoulou, Hristo Andreev, Petros Giannoulis, Katerina Pericleous and Kirsi Lorentz

Social Media as a Management Tool: Opportunities for Sustainable Heritage Destinations pp. 121-138

Andela Šormaz and Engelbert Ruoss