The Journal of Tourism Theory and Research (JTTR) operates under a double-anonymized peer review model, which safeguards scholarly objectivity and fairness throughout the evaluation process.

In this system:

Authors remain anonymous to reviewers, ensuring that submissions are assessed solely on the strength of their arguments, methodology, and theoretical contribution, free from bias related to institution, nationality, or reputation.
Reviewers remain anonymous to authors, enabling them to provide honest, constructive, and critical feedback without external pressure.
JTTR believes that this reciprocal anonymity fosters a level playing field and encourages intellectual openness. Every manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent experts in the relevant field, selected based on their disciplinary insight and methodological alignment.
Reviewers are asked to evaluate not only the academic rigor and coherence of submissions but also their contribution to tourism theory, originality, and relevance to scholarly discourse. We encourage reviews that are both critical and collegial, aiming to support authors in refining their work to meet the highest scholarly standards.

To support this process:
Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are free from identifying details, including names, institutional affiliations, self-citations, and acknowledgments within the main text and metadata.
The editorial team conducts a preliminary check for anonymity compliance before initiating the peer review.
The JTTR is committed to transparency in editorial decisions, academic rigor, and fostering a constructive peer dialogue. JTTR views the review process not just as a gatekeeping mechanism, but as a collaborative act of scholarly development.