International Journal of Hospitality Management Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0278-4319 eISSN 1873-4693 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About International Journal of Hospitality Management
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International Journal of Hospitality Management (IJHM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification and Customer Service Quality and Loyalty, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0278-4319 (e-ISSN 1873-4693). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.62 (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 ~$3830 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 5,204 works and 300,765 citations, with an h-index of 245.

International Journal of Hospitality Management Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

International Journal of Hospitality Management has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.62, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification 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.

International Journal of Hospitality Management operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Hospitality Management 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 International Journal of Hospitality Management against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for International Journal of Hospitality Management
  • Budget $3830 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification, Customer Service Quality and Loyalty, Digital Marketing and Social Media. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How International Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+21%
Field avg: 5.47
APC vs Field Avg
+13%
Field avg: $3384

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ISSN (Print) 0278-4319
ISSN (Online) 1873-4693
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3830 USD
h-index 245
Total Works 5,252
Total Citations 304,919
2-yr Mean Citedness 8.33 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

International Journal of Hospitality Management 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 3830.

In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Hospitality Management is classified under Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification, Customer Service Quality and Loyalty, Digital Marketing and Social Media and Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research.

International Journal of Hospitality Management 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 5,252 works that have together drawn 304,919 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 245; its most recent citation rate stands at 6.622; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 8.33.

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Frequently Asked Questions about International Journal of Hospitality Management

International Journal of Hospitality Management does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 6.622 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, International Journal of Hospitality Management is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for International Journal of Hospitality Management is $3830 USD.

International Journal of Hospitality Management is published by Elsevier BV.

International Journal of Hospitality Management 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 International Journal of Hospitality Management is 0278-4319. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-4693.

International Journal of Hospitality Management sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 6.62, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
6.622
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 6.622 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 418 2,696
2024 342 5,903
2023 194 5,507
2022 237 10,285
2021 259 16,135
2020 329 28,914
2019 234 17,500
2018 249 24,074
2017 139 13,899
2016 138 12,231
2015 148 14,107
2014 146 13,750
Journal at a Glance
5,252
Total Works
304,919
Total Citations
245
h-index
8.33
2-Yr Mean Citedness
ABDC A* APC $4270 USD

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

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Last updated: May 11, 2026

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