Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Emerging Trends in Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality, Education, and Service Sector Development

This issue of the International Journal on Tourism, Hospitality and Development (IJTHD) explores emerging trends, innovative practices, and contemporary challenges across tourism, hospitality, education, healthcare, and related service sectors. The issue brings together research highlighting the importance of sustainability, responsible management, professional development, organizational performance, and technological and social influences on service-sector growth.

The studies featured in this issue provide insights into sustainable waste management, tourism destination development, social media and tourist trust, workplace and internship experiences, healthcare administration, internal audit performance, and competency development through practical training. Collectively, the research emphasizes evidence-based approaches to improving service quality, institutional effectiveness, sustainability, and stakeholder experiences.

This issue aims to contribute to the growing body of interdisciplinary research supporting sustainable tourism and hospitality development, effective organizational practices, professional education, and innovation in service-oriented sectors.