CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES

Contributing to TourismShift

TourismShift is built on the contributions of experts who share knowledge with purpose, integrity, and a commitment to advancing the global tourism and hospitality industry.

These guidelines define who can contribute, what we publish, and the standards we uphold — ensuring every piece of content on our platform earns its place through quality, originality, and relevance.

Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, policymaker, or innovator, we invite you to read these guidelines carefully before submitting your work.

1.

Who Can Contribute

  • Researchers & academics
  • Industry professionals
  • Destination leaders & DMOs
  • Policymakers & government officials
  • Consultants & advisors
  • Innovators & entrepreneurs
  • Industry associations & institutions
  • Emerging leaders & practitioners
2.

What We Publish

  • Original research & analysis
  • Case studies & field reports
  • Policy briefs & commentary
  • Opinion & perspective pieces
  • Frameworks & methodologies
  • Destination & industry insights
  • Innovation & technology analysis
  • Sustainability & wellbeing topics
3.

Editorial Expectations

  • Original and not previously published elsewhere
  • Evidence-informed with credible sources
  • Well-structured and clearly written
  • Relevant to tourism & hospitality professionals
  • Free from undisclosed commercial bias
  • Respectful of diverse perspectives
4.

Independence and Integrity

TourismShift maintains full editorial independence. Contributors must disclose any commercial, political, or organisational interests that may influence their work.

We do not accept content designed primarily to promote brands, products, or services. Transparency is essential to maintaining the trust of our community.

5.

What We Do Not Publish

  • Promotional or advertorial content
  • Plagiarised or AI-generated filler
  • Unverified claims or misinformation
  • Defamatory or discriminatory material
  • Content lacking tourism relevance
  • Previously published without permission
  • Undisclosed sponsored content
  • Low-quality or incomplete submissions
6.

Originality

  • All submissions must be original work
  • Properly attribute quotes, data, and third-party material
  • Obtain permissions for copyrighted images and content
  • Declare if content has been published elsewhere
  • AI-assisted work must be disclosed and substantially edited
7.

Editorial Review Process

  • Relevance to our audience
  • Accuracy and evidence quality
  • Originality and insight
  • Clarity and structure
  • Alignment with editorial values
  • Compliance with these guidelines
  • Professional tone and conduct
  • Disclosure of interests
8.

Intellectual Property

Contributors retain ownership of their intellectual property unless otherwise agreed in writing.

By submitting content, contributors grant TourismShift a non-exclusive licence to publish, distribute, and promote the work across our platform and channels, with full attribution.

9.

Professional Conduct

  • Engage professionally with editors and peers
  • Support claims with evidence and sources
  • Respond constructively to editorial feedback
  • Respect confidentiality where applicable
  • Avoid conflicts of interest without disclosure
  • Uphold community standards at all times
10.

Contributor Opportunities

  • International visibility & profile
  • Access to a global expert network
  • Speaking & panel opportunities
  • Advisory & project invitations
  • Early access to platform initiatives
  • Collaboration with institutions
  • Recognition as a trusted voice
  • Impact on industry conversations
11.

Our Shared Commitment

TourismShift is more than a platform — it is a global community united by a shared belief that knowledge, when shared with integrity, can transform the future of tourism and hospitality.

Every contributor plays a role in building this ecosystem. Together, we create a space where expertise is valued, perspectives are respected, and impact extends far beyond any single publication.

Your Knowledge. Our Platform. Global Impact.

Thank you for your commitment to advancing tourism through knowledge. We look forward to reviewing your contribution.