The Journal of Tourism Marketing, Governance, and Sustainability is an open-access journal that operates under the principles of transparency, accountability, and fairness. As such, the journal adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure the integrity of the publication process.

In order to maintain the high standards of the journal and to cover the costs associated with the publication process, the Journal of Tourism Marketing, Governance, and Sustainability charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to authors whose manuscripts have been accepted for publication. The APC is a one-time fee that is levied to cover the costs of peer review, editing, formatting, and online hosting of the article.

The APC for the Journal of Tourism Marketing, Governance, and Sustainability is set at a competitive rate, taking into account the costs of publication and the need to ensure that the journal remains accessible to authors from diverse backgrounds. The current APC rate is [insert APC rate].

Payment Terms:

• Authors are required to pay the APC upon acceptance of their manuscript for publication.
• The APC is non-refundable, unless the journal decides not to publish the article.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring that the APC is paid in full before the article is published.

Licensing and Copyright:

All articles published in the Journal of Tourism Marketing, Governance, and Sustainability are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY) license. This license allows authors to retain the copyright to their work, while also permitting others to share, adapt, and build upon the work, provided that the original author and source are properly cited.

Peer Review and Editorial Process:

The Journal of Tourism Marketing, Governance, and Sustainability operates a double-blind peer review process, where both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous. This process ensures that manuscripts are evaluated based on their academic merit, without bias or prejudice. The editorial team works closely with authors and reviewers to ensure that the publication process is efficient, fair, and transparent.