Submissions

Author Guidelines

Jurnal Manajemen Perhotelan is a scientific journal from the Hotel Management Program at Petra Christian University, Indonesia, which is published twice a year in March and September. Articles in the journal are scientific studies in fields that support the management and operations of the hotel industry. Submitted articles are articles that are not being submitted to other journals/publications and have never been published in other journals or general publications.

The peer-review process of this journal requires two files for each submission of the article: (1) Manuscript file with author, and (2) Manuscript file without author. Please do not include any identifying information anywhere within the Manuscript file without author identity. The Journal Template for detailed can be downloaded here : Manuscript file with author and Manuscript file without author. 

Writing Format

Authors must prepare their manuscripts according to the following requirements.

1. General Format

• Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English.
• The manuscript should contain a minimum of 10 pages, excluding the References.
• The manuscript should use a single-column format.
• The main text should use Times New Roman, 11 pt.
• Manuscripts must follow the journal's official template.

2. Manuscript Files

Authors must submit two files:

• Manuscript with Author Information: includes the full names of all authors, affiliations, and the corresponding author's email address.
• Anonymous Manuscript: does not include author names, affiliations, email addresses, acknowledgements, or other information that may identify the authors.

Author names should be written in full, without academic degrees. Names should be bold, centered, and in Times New Roman, 11 pt. The affiliation should include the department or program, institution, city, and country. Only the corresponding author's email address should be included.

3. Title

The title should clearly reflect the main focus or key finding of the study. The title should:

• contain no more than 14 words;
• use Times New Roman, 14 pt;
• be bold and centered;
• use single line spacing; and
• be concise and informative.

For manuscripts written in Indonesian, the title must be provided in both Indonesian and English. For manuscripts written in English, an English title is sufficient.

4. Abstract

The abstract should contain 150–200 words and be written as a single paragraph. It should use Times New Roman, 10 pt, single line spacing, and justified alignment. The abstract should briefly cover:

• the research background or problem;
• the research objective;
• the research subject or context;
• the research method, including data collection and analysis; and
• the main findings and conclusion.

The abstract should be informative and concise. It should not contain citations, tables, figures, or references.

5. Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords immediately after the abstract. The heading Keywords should be written in bold. The keywords themselves should use regular font. Keywords should be arranged in separated according to the journal template.

6. Article Structure

The main manuscript should generally follow this structure:

1. Introduction
2. Method
3. Results and Discussion
4. Conclusion
5. Declarations
6. References

Additional sections may be included when necessary for the research.

7. Introduction

The Introduction should explain the background and rationale of the study. It should include:

• the research background and problem;
• the research objective;
• the research gap;
• the relevant theoretical framework;
• recent empirical findings; and
• the significance or contribution of the study.

For quantitative studies, hypotheses should be presented where appropriate. The Introduction heading should use Times New Roman, 11 pt, bold formatting, and single line spacing.

8. Method

The Method section should provide sufficient information to explain how the study was conducted. Depending on the research design, it should include:

• research design;
• research setting or context;
• population and sample or research participants;
• variables and their operational or conceptual definitions;
• data collection methods and procedures;
• research instruments, where applicable; and
• data processing and analysis methods.

The Method heading should use Times New Roman, 11 pt, bold formatting, and single line spacing.

9. Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion section should present and interpret the findings of the study. For quantitative studies, relevant statistical results and hypothesis testing should be reported. The discussion should explain the meaning and significance of the findings. Where appropriate, findings should be compared with previous empirical studies and relevant theories. The Results and Discussion heading should use Times New Roman, 11 pt, bold formatting, and single line spacing.

10. Conclusion

The Conclusion should directly address the research objectives and highlight the main findings. It should also present the relevant theoretical and managerial implications of the study. The Conclusion should not repeat the Discussion in full or introduce new findings or arguments. The Conclusion heading should use Times New Roman, 11 pt, bold formatting, and single line spacing.

11. Required Declarations

Every manuscript must include the following declarations after the Conclusion and before the References. A manuscript submitted without the required declarations may be returned to the authors before peer review.

Artificial Intelligence Use Statement

Authors must state whether artificial intelligence tools were used in preparing the manuscript. If AI was used, authors must identify the tool and version and briefly describe how it was used. Authors must also confirm that they reviewed the output and take full responsibility for the final content. If no AI tools were used, authors must state this explicitly.

Author Contribution Statement

Authors must state the contribution of each author to the research and manuscript.

Funding Statement

Authors must disclose all sources of research funding, including the funder's name and grant number where applicable. If the research received no specific funding, authors should state this explicitly.

Conflict of Interest Statement

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflict of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.

Ethical Clearance Statement

An ethical clearance statement is required for research involving human participants or animals. Authors must provide relevant ethical approval or clearance information where required.

Data Availability Statement

Authors must state whether and how the data supporting the research can be accessed. 

12. References

The References section must include all sources cited in the manuscript. Authors must:

• provide at least 15 references;
• use more than 80% primary sources;
• use more than 80% sources published within the last 10 years;
• arrange references alphabetically by the authors' last names;
• apply APA style consistently;
• ensure that every in-text citation appears in the reference list; and
• ensure that every reference list entry is cited in the manuscript.

Primary sources may include scholarly journal articles, conference proceedings, theses and dissertations, research monographs, and patents. Classic or foundational works may be cited where relevant but do not count toward the 10-year currency requirement. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero.

13. Submission Compliance

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript complies with the journal's writing format, submission requirements, and applicable editorial policies before submission. Manuscripts that do not meet the required format or declarations may be returned to the authors before entering the peer-review process.

Jurnal Manajemen Perhotelan Policy on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools for Authors
(Aligned with COPE Position Statement on Authorship and AI Tools)
https://publicationethics.org/guidance/cope-position/authorship-and-ai-tools

1. Principles and Author Responsibility

Authors submitting manuscripts to Jurnal Manajemen Perhotelan remain fully accountable for the originality, validity, integrity, and accuracy of all submitted content. Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM)-based tools, cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.

2. Responsible Use of AI Tools

Jurnal Manajemen Perhotelan supports the responsible and transparent use of Generative AI tools when they are applied in ways that uphold high standards of research ethics, data security, confidentiality, and copyright protection. Authors who choose to use AI tools must critically review, verify, and take responsibility for all generated outputs prior to submission.

3. Accountability and Scientific Integrity

Authors must ensure that their manuscripts meet rigorous scientific and scholarly standards. All analyses, interpretations, and conclusions must be validated by the authors themselves. AI-generated material must not replace critical thinking, original research processes, or scholarly judgment.

4. Transparency and Editorial Compliance

Authors are expected to comply with Jurnal Manajemen Perhotelan editorial policies and any additional journal-specific restrictions regarding AI use. Where relevant, authors should disclose the use of AI tools in accordance with journal submission requirements.

5. Ethical and Legal Considerations

Authors must avoid submitting AI-generated content that may infringe copyright, compromise confidential data, or introduce fabricated, misleading, or unverifiable information. Responsibility for ethical compliance remains solely with the authors.