Call for Papers – Bali Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Culture Research (BJHTCR) | Volume 3 (1), 2025

2025-11-15

Call for Papers

Bali Journal of Hospitality, Tourism, and Culture Research

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Bali Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Culture Research (BJHTCR) is thrilled to announce its Call for Papers for Volume 3, Number 1, to be published in 2025. For this special issue, we invite scholars, researchers, and industry visionaries to explore the confluence of cutting-edge technology and the profound human quest for meaning in travel.

Special Focus:

" The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation in Shaping Global Tourism: The Milky Road to Meaningful Tourism"

The Bali Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Culture Research (BJHTCR) is thrilled to announce its Call for Papers for Volume 3, Number 1, to be published in 2025. For this special issue, we invite scholars, researchers, and industry visionaries to explore the confluence of cutting-edge technology and the profound human quest for meaning in travel.

The metaphor "The Milky Road" evokes a guided, celestial path—a journey illuminated by the stars of Artificial Intelligence and innovation, leading us toward a more enlightened, authentic, and Meaningful Tourism future. This issue seeks to investigate how AI is not just a tool for efficiency, but a potential compass for rediscovering connection, purpose, and well-being in the global tourism ecosystem.

We welcome submissions that critically examine how technology can pave the way for deeper cultural immersion, regenerative practices, and personalized journeys of transformation.

Topics of Interest:

We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to):

AI as a Guide for Deeper Experiences:
- Hyper-personalization for self-discovery, wellness, and transformational travel.
- AI-powered platforms connecting travellers with local communities, stories, and traditions.
- Using VR/AR for cultural preservation and immersive heritage storytelling.
- Algorithmic ethics: Ensuring technology enhances, rather than commodifies, authenticity.
Navigating the Smart & Meaningful Destination:
- AI for managing visitor flows to protect cultural and natural sanctity.
- "Smart" infrastructure that fosters serenity, sustainability, and community well-being.
- The role of IoT and data in creating seamless, stress-free, and enriching journeys.
- Case studies of destinations using innovation to champion meaningful tourism.
Innovation in Hospitality for Human Connection:
- The balance between automation (robotics, AI concierge) and the irreplaceable human touch.
- New business models that leverage technology to promote local artisans and cultural practitioners.
- Designing tech-enabled spaces that promote mindfulness, connection, and digital detox.
The Milky Road to Sustainability:
- AI as a tool for regenerative tourism and measuring non-economic impacts.
- Innovation in reducing tourism's environmental footprint and supporting conservation.
- Technology-driven solutions for equitable economic distribution and community resilience.
The Future Tourist on the Milky Road:
- The psychology of the "meaningful traveller" in the digital age.
- The role of the Metaverse and digital twins as proxies for inspiration or actual travel.
- Redefining luxury and value through the lens of meaningful, tech-curated experiences.