As the landscapes of travel and leisure continue to evolve, the forthcoming special issue of Studia Periegetica aims to delve into the multifaceted challenges and transformations that define contemporary tourism and recreation. We invite original research, reviews, and theoretical papers that address the complex interplay between tourism development and its broad-ranging impacts on society, technology, and the environment. This special issue seeks to explore innovative perspectives and insights into emerging trends and issues reshaping the field.