This edition highlights several important themes, including inclusive nature-based tourism for persons with disabilities, the development of traditional culinary heritage as a gastronomic tourism attraction, stakeholder collaboration in cultural communities, local workforce performance in the MICE industry, the preservation of socio-cultural values through traditional games, and contemporary hotel segmentation strategies.

Through these contributions, this issue aims to enrich academic discussions and provide valuable insights for researchers, academics, tourism practitioners, and policymakers. The articles emphasize the importance of innovation, cultural preservation, inclusivity, and sustainable development in strengthening the tourism and hospitality sectors.

We invite readers, researchers, and practitioners to explore the articles and engage with the research findings presented in this issue.