International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
12 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems is a refereed international journal dedicated to promoting excellence in teaching and stimulating research in hospitality and tourism internationally. An exciting and challenging international forum, the journal reflects current happenings and trends in the hospitality industry. The journal will facilitate this need by providing essential and intelligent information about worldwide hospitality and tourism issues, practices, challenges and solutions both practically as well as theoretically. An eminent International editorial Board comprising leading experts in the field of hospitality and tourism from hospitality educational institutes guides “Hospitality and Tourism Systems”. The journal has six sections- main research papers, research report, case studies, Industry Viewpoints, Forthcoming Events & conference reports and book review. Hospitality and Tourism Systems is published annually in the month of June. The chief –in- editor welcomes the submission of suitable material for publication and will be pleased to discuss proposals for papers. The international Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems publishes refereed articles/papers on best practices of tourism and hospitality management and education, applied research studies, and critical reviews on major issues affecting the tourism and hospitality industry. The journal’s scope includes: Hotel operations and management Tourism management Visitor management Public sector approaches to hospitality and tourism development Restaurant & beverage management Tour operation and management Leisure management Marketing management Accounting and finance in hospitality Human resource management Case studies in hospitality Information technology Strategic alliances and networking Event management.
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Measures cumulative publication volume and citation impact.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
Citations in government and international policy documents
Percentage of female authors published in the journal
Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.
Scopus Subject Categories
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 40 | 14 |
| 2024 | — | 20 | 14 |
| 2022 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 9 | 35 |
| 2020 | — | 17 | 67 |
| 2019 | — | 14 | 36 |
| 2018 | — | 13 | 33 |
| 2017 | — | 14 | 33 |
| 2016 | — | 15 | 90 |
| 2015 | — | 20 | 185 |
| 2014 | — | 18 | 37 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems
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