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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

 
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: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research

  
Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing.  
Posted: 2025-11-07

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

Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme

  
Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog.  
Posted: 2025-10-20

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

Press Release: The African Journal of Sustainable Tourism is here!

  
Join us in shaping a more sustainable future for tourism in Africa! The African Journal of Sustainable Tourism (AJST) is dedicated to advancing sustainable tourism in Africa through high-impact, peer-reviewed research. The journal seeks to publish both conceptual and empirical studies across key focus areas, including responsible tourism, community well-being, ethical visitor management, and the protection of natural assets. As a platform for quality research, AJST fosters knowledge that enhances the sustainability of the tourism industry, its stakeholders, and the environment.  We invite you to explore the editorial board and author guidelines of the AJST and submit your relevant research.
 
Posted: 2025-02-21
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