Journal of Travel Literature Studies (JTLS) (ISSN: 3106-6674，EISSN：3106-6682) is a rigorously peer-reviewed international academic journal, formally published by Hong Kong HIEP Press.. The journal is edited by Professor Tian Junwu of Beihang University. The journal welcomes submissions in both Chinese and English. It is dedicated to advancing foundational theoretical and methodological research in the field of travel literature. Unconstrained by temporal or geographical boundaries, JTLS seeks to showcase the diverse textual paradigms and narrative characteristics of travel literature, while encouraging interdisciplinary perspectives and pluralistic critical approaches. The journal welcomes cross-disciplinary contributions from fields such as literature, history, anthropology, geography, and related areas, embracing both in-depth explorations by established scholars and innovative inquiries from emerging researchers. In addition to original research articles, JTLS publishes interviews with leading figures and book reviews in travel literature studies, aiming to build a scholarly exchange platform that fosters knowledge production and theoretical dialogue within the discipline.

Adhering to the principles of open access, JTLS charges no Article Processing Charges (APC) and provides all published content free of charge to the public. Manuscripts should be submitted to the journal's sole official email address: jtls2026@163.com. To facilitate archiving and processing, please format the email subject line as "Author Name + Article Title." Please note that JTLS does not authorize any third-party agents or individuals to solicit manuscripts. All accepted submissions are published free of charge. Authors and readers are advised to verify information accordingly. The inaugural issue is scheduled for publication in the first half of 2026. The full-text electronic version will be available for free download via the journal's official website: https://www.tlsjournal.com.

Scope and Topics: The Journal of Travel Literature Studies is dedicated to advancing research in travel literature and its theoretical methodologies, encompassing a wide range of in-depth themes. These include, but are not limited to: the history of travel literature, travel narrative studies, pilgrimage writing, exploration literature, imperial and colonial travel texts, scientific expedition narratives, women’s travel writing, autobiographical travel writing, cross-cultural travel experiences, spatial narratives and literary geography, landscape aesthetics and the picturesque, mobility studies, transportation technology and travel modernity, ecological travel writing, travel media in the digital age, diaspora literature, translation and cross-cultural communication of travel texts, as well as pedagogical explorations and disciplinary development in related fields. The journal promotes interdisciplinary perspectives and adheres to international academic standards. It does not operate with fixed thematic sections and welcomes scholarly contributions that engage with the above areas—or beyond. Furthermore, to reflect ongoing academic developments, the journal continuously accepts interviews with established scholars and academic book reviews in the field of travel literature studies. The writing style and formatting requirements for such contributions are consistent with those of standard academic articles.

Submission Guidelines: The Journal of Travel Literature Studies follows a corresponding author responsibility system. For manuscripts involving multiple authors, the corresponding author shall serve as the primary research supervisor and academic contact. Prior to submission, please verify and provide complete author information, including full names, authorship order (with corresponding author clearly indicated), institutional affiliations, academic titles/positions, and any funding project details (if applicable). As a general principle, the number of authors per submission is recommended not to exceed two. Manuscripts must include both Chinese and English titles, author names, abstracts, and keywords. References should be listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name, with citation style strictly adhering to the MLA format. Research articles are recommended to be between 7,000 and 10,000 words in length, while book reviews should be no less than 4,500 words. The journal only accepts original, unpublished manuscripts. Simultaneous submissions are prohibited, and authors bear full responsibility for the content of their articles. Submission of a manuscript to this journal implies that the author(s) grant permission for the editorial office to include the full text in its electronic publishing system and to disseminate it via the journal's official website, WeChat public account, and other related platforms.