Journal of Travel Research Citation Rate 2026
0047-2875
eISSN 1552-6763
SAGE Publishing
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Journal of Travel Research
Journal of Travel Research (JTR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cruise Tourism Development and Management and Digital Marketing and Social Media, published by SAGE Publishing in US, catalogued under ISSN 0047-2875 (e-ISSN 1552-6763). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.86 (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. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track.
Journal of Travel Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Travel Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.86, 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.
Journal of Travel Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Travel 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 Journal of Travel Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Travel Research
- This journal covers Cruise Tourism Development and Management, Digital Marketing and Social Media, Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0047-2875 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1552-6763 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Travel Research is published by SAGE Publishing and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Travel Research is classified under Cruise Tourism Development and Management, Digital Marketing and Social Media, Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research and Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management.
Journal of Travel 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.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.861.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.861 | 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.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S157485431
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