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The African Journal of Sustainable Tourism (AJST) aims to make a constructive contribution to the achievement of sustainable tourism on the African continent through the provision of impactful, peer-reviewed articles. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Visitor perspectives on engagement programmes at the National Zoological Garden, Pretoria  
Dulcie K. Tau, Kevin F. Mearns, Logistic Makoni
28 November 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
18 November 2025

Original Research

 
Psychographic and demographic insights from cave tourism in Anambra State, Nigeria  
Chigozie J. Odum, Hermann Kimo Boukamba
30 October 2025

Original Research

 
Unplanned developments in coastal destinations and impacts: A case study of the Red Sea  
Fathy Abdelmalak
12 September 2025

Original Research

 
Tourism, protected areas, and the well-being of local residents near Bwindi, Uganda  
James Ssebaggala
08 August 2025

Editorial

 
Africa and the need for sustainable tourism  
Uwe P. Hermann
10 April 2025

Editorial

 
Gender-inclusive tourism: An evolving landscape and future research directions  
Magdalena P. Swart
09 April 2025
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Press Release: New blog post: Open-access books on SDG 8

 
A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth. These books cover a wide range of topics, offering valuable insights and contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable development. We also welcome new book proposals that align with the themes of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  
Posted: 2026-01-30

Notification: Thank You, Volume 1 Reviewers!

 
We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 1 of African Journal of Sustainable Tourism. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
Posted: 2025-11-19 More...

Press Release: Unlock the future of research with open access

 

Boost your research's visibility, foster global collaboration, and drive innovation by exploring the benefits of open access. Break free from limitations and share your work with the world. Read our blog, Why open access is the future of academic publishing.


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Posted: 2025-11-26

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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