Jurnal Kepariwisataan: Destinasi, Hospitalitas, dan Perjalanan Volume 7, Number 2 (2023) features 10 peer-reviewed articles authored by 27 researchers from Indonesia and Australia, presenting contemporary research on digital innovation, sustainable tourism, destination development, the creative economy, and tourist behavior. This issue reflects the journal's commitment to advancing interdisciplinary knowledge that responds to emerging trends and challenges in the hospitality and tourism sector.

The published articles explore a wide range of topics, including the application of robotics, artificial intelligence, and service automation in the Indonesian tourism industry, the role of halal tourism in promoting multicultural identity and human development, and strategies for enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in the pastry and bakery sector. Additional contributions examine the economic impact of festivals on sustainable tourism, the educational tourism potential of the Ijen Geopark, women travelers' perceived risks and travel constraints, city branding and tourist revisit interest, stakeholder collaboration in tourism destination development, recreational surf fishing as a tourism product, and the contribution of creative economy clusters to regional tourism development. Collectively, these studies advance knowledge in digital tourism, hospitality innovation, halal tourism, destination marketing, tourism entrepreneurship, visitor behavior, sustainable tourism, and creative economy development. By integrating empirical evidence with practical implications, this issue provides valuable insights for researchers, academics, policymakers, destination managers, and tourism practitioners seeking innovative and sustainable approaches to tourism development.

The Editorial Team extends its sincere appreciation to all authors, reviewers, and editorial board members for their valuable contributions and continued commitment to publishing high-quality research in hospitality and tourism.