Call for Chapters: AI-Driven ESG Management for Sustainable Tourism

Editors

André Batalhão, Federal University of Goiás, Brazil; University of São Paulo, Brazil, Brazil
Shuvasree Banerjee, Amity University, India

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: July 19, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: September 20, 2026
 Submission Date: September 20, 2026

Introduction

The convergence of artificial intelligence, sustainable tourism, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks represents one of the most pressing and underexplored intersections in contemporary management and hospitality research. This edited volume brings together conceptual, empirical, and applied contributions examining how AI-driven tools and ESG indicators can be systematically integrated into tourism planning, destination management, and sustainability assessment. Drawing on diverse geographic and sectoral contexts — including emerging destinations in Asia, Latin America, and Europe — the volume incorporates perspectives from academia, public policy, and industry practice.

Objective

This volume aims to: (1) examine the application of artificial intelligence and digital transformation in tourism and hospitality contexts; (2) advance the design, measurement, and operationalisation of sustainability indicators and ESG frameworks in tourism-dependent economies; and (3) explore the governance of sustainable development through community-based tourism, responsible management, and strategic planning. By bridging AI applications with ESG governance, the book fills a notable gap in existing literature and responds to growing institutional and market demands for transparent sustainability reporting in tourism.

Target Audience

The primary audience includes academic researchers and postgraduate students in tourism, hospitality, sustainability, business administration, and environmental management. Secondary audiences include tourism policymakers, destination management organisations (DMOs), ESG analysts, sustainability consultants, and hospitality professionals seeking evidence-based frameworks for responsible governance.

Recommended Topics

Artificial intelligence applications in tourism destination management and visitor experience Machine learning and predictive analytics for sustainable tourism planning ESG frameworks and reporting standards in the hospitality industry Sustainability indicators for tourism: methodological approaches and comparative assessment Digital transformation and smart tourism ecosystems Community-based tourism and social dimensions of ESG governance Tea tourism as a vehicle for sustainable rural development and community empowerment Destination branding and sustainability communication in the digital age AI-powered tools for environmental monitoring and carbon footprint assessment in tourism Responsible tourism governance: policy, regulation, and institutional frameworks Sustainable hotel management: operational ESG metrics and performance benchmarking The role of emerging technologies (IoT, blockchain, big data) in sustainability reporting Overtourism, carrying capacity, and AI-assisted demand management Climate resilience and adaptive management in tourism-dependent destinations Equity and social inclusion indicators within ESG frameworks for tourism Corporate sustainability reporting in hospitality: GRI, SASB, and sector-specific standards Circular economy principles applied to tourism operations and supply chains

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before July 19, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by August 2, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by September 20, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, AI-Driven ESG Management for Sustainable Tourism. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

July 19, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
August 2, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
September 20, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
October 25, 2026: Review Results Returned
November 22, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
November 29, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

André C. S. Batalhão Federal University of Goiás, Brazil; University of São Paulo, Brazil andrebatalhao@gmail.com Shuvasree Banerjee Amity University writetoshuvasree@gmail.com
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