Call for Chapters: Destination Development for Literary Tourism in the Digital Age

Editors

Maximiliano Korstanje, University of Palermo, Argentina
Anukrati Sharma, University of Kota, India
Shruti Arora, University of Kota, India

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: June 20, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: October 3, 2026
 Submission Date: October 3, 2026

Introduction

Literary tourism, once centered on visiting the homes of famous authors, has evolved into a dynamic and experience-driven form of travel. Today, travelers are looking for deeper, more personal experiences - they want to step into stories, feel the atmosphere of a place, and connect with its cultural roots. This changing mindset has created exciting opportunities for destinations to present their literary heritage in more engaging and meaningful ways. At the same time, the digital world is reshaping how people travel. From exploring destinations on social media or through virtual tours and interactive storytelling, technology has become an essential part of the travel experience. For literary tourism, this means stories can now be shared and experienced in ways that go far beyond the printed page, reaching wider audiences and creating stronger emotional connections. This book, Destination Development for Literary Tourism in the Digital Age, brings literary places and modern technology like artificial intelligence and the metaverse together while still preserving their authenticity and cultural value. It also explores the importance of involving local communities, encouraging collaboration, and ensuring that tourism development remains sustainable in the long run. It shows how tradition and innovation can work hand in hand, helping destinations tell their stories in new ways while keeping their original essence alive. Overall, this book provides a thoughtful and engaging exploration of how literature, technology, and tourism are coming together in new and exciting ways.

Objective

This book is designed to explore how stories, authors, and literary places can come alive for travelers in today’s digital world. It looks at how destinations connected to literature can be developed in more engaging and meaningful ways, using tools like social media, virtual experiences, and digital storytelling to attract and connect with visitors. The book brings together diverse perspectives to understand how destinations connected to literature are evolving from heritage sites into dynamic and interactive experiences. It also looks at how technologies are being used for destination promotion, visitor engagement, and storytelling, while reflecting on the challenges and opportunities this transformation presents for tourism development. Overall, the book adds to current research by offering fresh perspectives and practical insights on combining tradition with innovation. It helps readers see how literary tourism can grow in the digital age while staying meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable.

Target Audience

This book is designed for people who are curious about how literature, places, and digital technology come together to shape modern tourism. It is designed for a wide academic and professional audience, including Scholars and researchers in tourism studies, cultural studies, and literary studies, Tourism practitioners, destination managers, digital humanities, and policy-makers interested in innovative marketing and experience design. The book also speaks to event organizers and heritage managers, helping them explore creative ways to present literary heritage and engage visitors through storytelling and technology.

Recommended Topics

• Introduction to Literary Tourism: Concepts, Evolution, and Scope • Cultural Geography and Literary Landscapes • Heritage Interpretation and Storytelling in Literary Destinations • Digital Storytelling and Virtual Literary Experiences • Role of Social Media in Promoting Literary Destinations • Smart Tourism and Use of AI in Literary Tourism Development • Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in Literary Trails • Role of Literary Festivals in Destination Branding and Promotion • Branding Literary Destinations in the Digital Age • Consumer Behaviour in Literary Tourism • Experiential Tourism and Literary Festivals • Influencer Marketing and Online Communities • Destination Planning and Policy Frameworks for Literary Tourism • Role of Stakeholders in Literary Destination Development • Destination Development through Famous Authors and Texts • Comparative Analysis of Global Literary Tourism Destinations • Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Literary Tourism Destinations • Future Trends: Digital Integration and Smart Destinations • Roadmap for Sustainable and Inclusive Literary Tourism Development

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 20, 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 July 4, 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 October 3, 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, Destination Development for Literary Tourism in the Digital Age. 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

June 20, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 4, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
October 3, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
December 5, 2026: Review Results Returned
January 16, 2027: Final Acceptance Notification
January 30, 2027: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Maximiliano Korstanje
University of Palermo
mkorst@PALERMO.edu

Anukrati Sharma
University of Kota
dr.anukratisharma@gmail.com

Shruti Arora
University of Kota (Guest Faculty)
shruti11mehta@gmail.com
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