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Journal of Economic Competitiveness and Sustainable Tourism

Journal of Economic Competitiveness and Sustainable Tourism (JECST) is an internationally peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge at the intersection of economic competitiveness and sustainable tourism development. Established in…

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About This Journal
Journal of Economic Competitiveness and Sustainable Tourism
Journal of Economic Competitiveness and Sustainable Tourism (JECST) is an internationally peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge at the intersection of economic competitiveness and sustainable tourism development. Established in 2026 under the Nevada Frontier, JECST has grown into a trusted outlet for high-impact original research, policy-oriented reviews, and scholarly reports from researchers, economists, and tourism practitioners worldwide. The journal covers a broad scientific scope — from macroeconomic frameworks and regional competitiveness to sustainable destination management and tourism policy — with particular emphasis on studies that bridge theoretical economic models with practical implications for sustainable tourism development. JECST employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of every published work.
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Aims & Scope

Journal of Economic Competitiveness and Sustainable Tourism publishes original research, policy reviews, and scholarly reports that make significant contributions across the full spectrum of economic competitiveness and sustainable tourism studies.

Economic Competitiveness

Analysis of productivity, trade policy, innovation ecosystems, and national or regional strategies that drive competitive economic performance.

Sustainable Tourism Development

Research on environmental stewardship, responsible travel frameworks, and the long-term viability of tourism destinations and ecosystems.

Hospitality Management

Studies in hotel operations, service quality, customer satisfaction, revenue management, and the evolving hospitality industry landscape.

Leisure and Recreation Studies

Examination of leisure behavior, recreational planning, wellness tourism, and the social dimensions of free-time activities.

Tourism Economics

Quantitative and qualitative approaches to tourism demand, economic impact assessment, pricing strategies, and market dynamics.

Community-Based Tourism

Exploration of locally driven tourism models, indigenous participation, cultural preservation, and equitable benefit-sharing frameworks.

Digital Transformation in Tourism

Impact of AI, big data, smart tourism platforms, and digital marketing innovations on the global tourism and hospitality sectors.

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