Call for Chapters

Tourism Geography and Territorial Dynamics
in the Adriatic–Ionian Region

Springer Edited Volume • In connection with REDETE 2026 Conference

Edited Volume (Springer, proposed)
Tourism Geography and Territorial Dynamics in the Adriatic–Ionian Region
In connection with REDETE 2026 Conference (Ancona, Italy)
9–10 September 2026 | Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona
Overview

We invite chapter proposals for an edited volume provisionally entitled Tourism Geography and Territorial Dynamics in the Adriatic–Ionian Region, to be submitted to Springer.

The volume aims to advance scholarly understanding of how tourism both shapes and is shaped by territorial dynamics in the Adriatic–Ionian region and the Western Balkans. Positioned at the intersection of EU member states and accession countries, this region offers a unique laboratory for examining spatial transformations, regional development trajectories, and evolving governance frameworks under conditions of geopolitical and geo-economic change.

Building on discussions initiated at the REDETE Conference 2026, the book will bring together interdisciplinary contributions that address tourism as a driver of territorial restructuring, regional resilience, and cross-border integration.

Scope and Themes

We welcome theoretically informed and empirically grounded contributions addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

  • Tourism and territorial development processes
  • Spatial restructuring and regional disparities
  • Cross-border tourism and macro-regional cooperation
  • Tourism and regional resilience in times of crisis
  • Tourism within EU enlargement and Europeanisation processes
  • Smart Specialization Strategies and tourism innovation systems
  • Digital transformation and platform economies in tourism
  • Sustainable tourism, climate change, and the green transition
  • Mobility systems, accessibility, and tourism flows
  • Governance, policy frameworks, and territorial cohesion

Comparative and interdisciplinary approaches are particularly encouraged.

Submission Guidelines
  • Abstracts should be 300–500 words.
  • Include a short author biography max. 100 words.
  • Full chapters should be 6,000–8,000 words, including references.
  • All submissions will undergo peer review.
Important Dates (Volume)
  • Abstract submission deadline: May 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: June 2026
  • Full chapter submission: November 2026
  • Expected publication: 2027

Please send your abstract and any inquiries to the volume editors:

We particularly encourage contributions from scholars participating in REDETE 2026, as well as researchers working on the Adriatic–Ionian region, the Western Balkans, and comparable international contexts.
Geography Editors

Dajana Vukojević Ateljević
University of East Sarajevo

Tatjana Pivac
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management

REDETE 2026
9–10 September 2026
Ancona, Italy
Conference website →

At a Glance
  • Abstract: 300–500 words
  • Bio: max 100 words
  • Full chapter: 6,000–8,000 words
  • Peer-reviewed
  • Springer (proposed)
Submit Abstract

Email your abstract to the editors:

Please include "Tourism Geography and Territorial Dynamics in the Adriatic–Ionian Region" in the subject line.