This special issue aims to explore the multifaceted impacts of demographic, technological, and climatic changes on tourism and recreation, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration to promote sustainable tourism development.

Key Themes:

• Interdisciplinary Contexts of Sustainable Tourism Development
• Integration of environmental, economic, and social sustainability in tourism.
• Policy frameworks and governance for sustainable tourism.
• Community-based tourism and local stakeholder engagement.
• The Role of Tourism and Recreational Activities in Enhancing Bio-Psycho-Social Well-Being
• Therapeutic and wellness tourism.
• The impact of nature-based tourism on mental health.
• Recreational activities and their role in social inclusion and cohesion.
• Artificial Intelligence in Tourism
• Opportunities, potentials, and limitations of AI in tourism and recreation.
• AI-driven personalization and customer experience in tourism.
• Ethical considerations and challenges of AI in tourism.
• Tourism Activity in the Age of New Media
• The role of social media in shaping tourism trends.
• The impact of technology on health and safety in tourism.
• Virtual and augmented reality experiences in tourism.
• Technological Innovations in Tourism
• Smart tourism and IoT (Internet of Things) in tourism management.
• Blockchain technology in tourism for secure transactions and data management.
• The role of big data analytics in understanding tourist behavior.
• Others

We welcome submissions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers that address these themes through empirical research, theoretical contributions, or case studies.

Important Dates:

• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 30 June 2025
• Publication Date: August-September 2025