The Journal of Tourism Theory and Research (JTTR) follows a double-anonymized review process. Editors will initially evaluate the submission to determine suitability for publication in this journal. If the submission is deemed appropriate, it will be sent to a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert evaluation of the academic and scientific quality. The decision as to whether the article is accepted or rejected will be taken by the journal editors. The peer review process for special issues and article collections follows the same method as regular submissions. However, JTTR editors are not involved in making decisions about papers that they have written themselves or by family members or colleagues. Any such submissions will be subject to the journal's usual procedures, and peer review will be handled independently of the editor involved and their research group.

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. 
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.