ognizant Communication Corporation

Information Technology &Tourism is the first scientific journal dealing with the exciting relationship between information technology and tourism. Information and communication systems embedded in a global net have profound influence on the tourism and travel industry. Reservation systems, distributed multimedia systems, highly mobile working places, electronic markets, and the dominant position of tourism applications in the Internet are noticeable results of this development. And the tourism industry poses several challenges to the IT field and its methodologies.

Advances in the use and development of tools, technologies, and methodologies that have facilitated the efficient netting of information and communication systems in tourism and travel are to be presented and discussed within this journal. Information Technology & Tourism aims to contribute to the process of theory building, and hence to the advancement of research and scholarship in this growing field. As an interdisciplinary journal it can be placed between information technology and tourism research where both fields may influence each other. The need for such a dialogue and scholarship can be reasoned by the growing number of TIS conferences worldwide that each year attract a very large and growing audience.

Information Technology & Tourism focuses on academia as well as industry. It will feature both empirical case studies and technical-theoretical papers looking at tourism from an IT point of view and at IT from a tourism point of view, a treatment quite attractive for researchers in both fields.

To expedite the review process, all manuscripts submitted to Information Technology & Tourism (ITT) must be prepared according to the following format.

Writing Style: The paper must be written in the third person and all submissions must be in English. Readers need to grasp information quickly; thus, authors should use straightforward declarative sentences, making every effort to help readers understand the concepts presented. All articles should be comprehensible to all readers, regardless of their areas of specializations and academic backgrounds. Articles must have sufficient introductory material and must be relevant to practice, stressing meaningful applications of principles to important problems. Papers may include tables, drawings, charts, or photographs.

Paper Length: Articles should be limited to 9,000-10,000 words (25-30 double-spaced typewritten pages, or 12-15 pages in the final journal format). Each figure and table counts for approximately 300 words.

Cover Page: This should bear a short informative title (title/subtitle 50 letters maximum). To facilitate blind review, no names or affiliations appear on the cover page.

Title Page: The article title is repeated on the title page, followed by all authors' names and affiliations. The corresponding author should be designated, with complete mailing address, as well as telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address.

Abstracts and Keywords: The article abstract (between 110 and 120 words, including keywords) should state concisely what was done and why, what was found, and what was concluded, and end with a list of keywords pertinent to the central theme.

Text: The paper itself will be composed of three parts: introduction, the study, and conclusion. Headed with an appropriate title, the study (or the main body of the paper) is in turn divided into subtitled sections. The whole submission should be arranged in the following order: cover sheet, title page, abstract and key words, introduction, the study, conclusion, acknowledgment, biographical note, reference list, figure captions, tables. Do not use text footnotes. Extra explanatory material can be included as an Appendix.

Biographical Note: A 65-word CV of the author(s) should be included. Manuscripts accepted for publication have to include a biographical sketch (current position, prior significant professional experience, technical interests, education, important activities, and professional affiliations) of all authors.

Abbreviations and Terminologies: These should be fully spelled out and defined when first used in the text.

References: In the text, references are cited using the author/date style following the APA Publication Manual (4th ed.). Examples: (Graburn, 1989) or (Dann & Cohen, 1991; Smith, 1987, 1989). The reference list, placed at the end of the text, must be typed double-spaced in alphabetical order of authors. A referenced article should contain all authors' names, year of publication, title of the article, name of the publication, volume, and inclusive page numbers. A referenced book should list author name(s), year of publication, title of the book, place of publication, and publisher per the following examples:

Journal Article:
Chandrasekaran, B. (1991). Models versus rules, deep versus compiled, content versus form, some Distinctions in knowledge systems research. IEEE Expert, 6(2), 75-79.

Book:
Guariso, G., & Werthner, H. (1989). Environmental decision support systems. Chichester: Ellis Horwood.

Book Chapter:
Rozenblit, J. W., & Zeigler, B. P. (1986). Entity-based structures for modeling and experimental frame construction. In M. S. Elzas, T. I. Ören, & B. P. Zeigler (Eds.), Modeling and simulation methodology in the artificial intelligence era (pp. 195-210). Amsterdam: North-Holland.

Please note that citations such as "personal communication'' should not be included in the reference list, but may be added parenthetically in the text.

Tables and Illustrations: The data in tables should be presented in columns with nonsignificant decimal places omitted. The tables and figures should each be ordered in Arabic numerals and cited in the text. Tables should contain a brief descriptive title and short column headings. Important details should be footnoted under each table. Each figure should have an accompanying legend, containing descriptive and important details. In the text, all illustrations, charts, and maps should be referred to as Figures. In the case of photographs submit photocopies for the initial manuscript review. Original illustrations should be submitted with the final accepted version (photographs as slides or transparencies or as TIFF files). They should be finished drawings (camera-ready, professionally drawn "artworks'') not needing further work or typesetting. Do not incorporate figures and tables within the text body. Include figures, figure legend page(s), and tables as separate pages at the end of the manuscript.

Commentary and Rejoinders; Regular Forum; Research Notes and Reports; and Book Reviews: ITT also solicits submission to these Departments. Although the above general format applies, for length and other specifics, prospective contributors are asked to contact the Editor.

Electronic Manuscript Submissions: Send the electronic file - using RTF format - to the Managing Editor (drfez@temple.edu). The following criteria should be observed: (a) the file should be double-spaced, (b) begin all textual elements flush left, with no paragraph indents, (c) place two returns after every element such as title, headings, paragraphs, etc. Include figure legend text and tables at the end of the file. Graphic (figure) files should be provided as separate files. Graphic files should be saved in .tif or .eps format (.tif preferred). Do not use color when preparing graphic files.

If author(s) have no Internet access, then they are invited to send 5 copies and a computer disk (double-spaced) to the Managing Editor: Daniel r. Fesenmaier, Professor and director, National Laboratory for Tourism & eCommerce, School of tourism and Hospitality Management, Temple University, 201-C Vivacqua Hall, 1700 n. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122; Phone: 215-204-5611; Fax: 215-204-1455; E-mail: drfez@temple.edu

Evaluation: ITT is a refereed journal. All manuscripts are evaluated by at least three referees from different disciplines. The paper evaluation is double blind and anonymous: neither referees nor the authors are aware of each other's identities.

Copyright and Originality: All authors must sign the "Transfer of Copyright" agreement before the article can be published. This transfer agreement enables Cognizant Communication Corp. (CCC) to protect the copyrighted material for the authors, but does not relinquish the author's proprietary rights. The copyright transfer covers the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute the article, including reprints, photographic reproductions, microfilm, or any other reproductions of similar nature and translations, as well as the right to adapt the article for use in conjunction with computer systems and programs, and reproduction of publication in machine-readable form and incorporation in retrieval systems. Authors are responsible for obtaining from the copyright holder permission to reproduce any material for which copyright exists.

Page Proofs/Offprints: Page proofs will be sent to the designated corresponding author. Minor corrections only are allowed at this stage. An offprint order form will accompany the page proof.

Although every effort is made by the publisher and editorial board to see that no inaccurate or misleading data, opinion, or statement appears in this journal, they wish to make it clear that the data and opinions appearing in the articles and advertisements herein are the sole responsibility of the contributor or advertiser concerned. Accordingly, the publisher, the editorial board, editors, and their respective employees, officers, and agents accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the consequences of any such inaccurate or misleading data, opinion, or statement.