JOURNEY: Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Excellence is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, and reviewers, are expected to follow ethical principles throughout all stages of publication.

1. Duties of Authors
   Authors must ensure that all submitted manuscripts are original, have not been published elsewhere, and are not under consideration by other journals. Proper acknowledgment of all sources must be provided. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of data and findings presented in their manuscripts and must avoid all forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, data fabrication, and improper paraphrasing.
2. Duties of Editors
   Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts will be published based on academic quality, originality, and relevance to the journal scope. The editorial process is conducted fairly, confidentially, and without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.
3. Duties of Reviewers
   Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of submitted manuscripts. All information regarding submitted manuscripts must be kept confidential, and reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest before reviewing a manuscript.
4. Plagiarism and Ethical Misconduct
   The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism, duplicate publication, data falsification, and any form of unethical academic behavior. Manuscripts with significant similarity or ethical issues will be rejected or returned for revision.
5. Ethical Standards
   The journal follows the guidelines of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) to ensure transparency, integrity, and fairness in the publication process.