Annals of Tourism Research Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0160-7383 eISSN 1873-7722 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Annals of Tourism Research
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Annals of Tourism Research (ATR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cruise Tourism Development and Management and Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0160-7383 (e-ISSN 1873-7722). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.56 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3240 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 6,564 works and 415,206 citations, with an h-index of 304.

Annals of Tourism Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Annals of Tourism Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.56, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cruise Tourism Development and Management research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Annals of Tourism Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Annals of Tourism Research should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Annals of Tourism Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Annals of Tourism Research
  • Budget $3240 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Cruise Tourism Development and Management, Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research, Religious Tourism and Spaces. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Annals of Tourism … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+51%
Field avg: 3.68
APC vs Field Avg
-11%
Field avg: $3647

Compared against 8 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0160-7383
ISSN (Online) 1873-7722
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3240 USD
h-index 308
Total Works 6,586
Total Citations 423,909
2-yr Mean Citedness 7.70 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

Annals of Tourism Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3240.

In our subject taxonomy, Annals of Tourism Research is classified under Cruise Tourism Development and Management, Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research, Religious Tourism and Spaces and Sport and Mega-Event Impacts.

Annals of Tourism Research is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

OpenAlex records 6,586 works that have together drawn 423,909 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 308; its most recent citation rate stands at 5.564; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 7.70.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Annals of Tourism Research

Annals of Tourism Research does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 5.564 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Annals of Tourism Research is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Annals of Tourism Research is $3240 USD.

Annals of Tourism Research is published by Elsevier BV.

Annals of Tourism Research shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A*. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Annals of Tourism Research is 0160-7383. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-7722.

Annals of Tourism Research sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 5.56, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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OpenAlex
Verified
DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
5.564
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 5.564 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.


Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Publication & citation history by year
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 167 25,043
2024 147 27,664
2023 133 30,038
2022 136 29,864
2021 150 31,185
2020 223 28,044
2019 182 23,293
2018 122 20,557
2017 131 19,519
2016 132 19,441
2015 140 18,360
2014 126 16,683
Journal at a Glance
6,586
Total Works
423,909
Total Citations
308
h-index
7.70
2-Yr Mean Citedness
ABDC A* APC $4060 USD

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

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