Journal of Hospitality Financial Management

CALL FOR PAPERS EXTENDED- SPECIAL ISSUE

Best Leading and Innovative Teaching Practices in Hospitality Financial Management Education


Dear Colleagues,

The Journal of Hospitality Financial Management (JHFM) is pleased to announce a Special Issue Call for Papers titled: Best Leading and Innovative Teaching Practices in Hospitality Financial Management Education.

As part of the relaunch of JHFM, this special issue aims to advance scholarship and practice at the intersection of hospitality finance education, pedagogical innovation, and industry relevance. This Special Issue seeks contributions that bridge pedagogy and practice, showcasing innovative teaching models, curriculum design, applied financial frameworks, and technology-enhanced learning approaches that strengthen student learning and professional readiness.


Themes and Topics (including but not limited to):

 We welcome submissions addressing:

  • Pedagogical innovation and instructional design in hospitality finance education

  • AI, analytics, and emerging technologies in teaching and learning

  • Industry-integrated teaching models and experiential learning

  • Asset management, valuation, investment decision-making, and financial performance education

  • Empirical research on learning outcomes and career readiness

  • Global and cross-cultural perspectives in hospitality finance education

  • Conceptual frameworks and curriculum development models

 

Submissions may include:

  • Empirical research studies

  • Pedagogical innovations and teaching notes

  • Applied industry case studies

  • Conceptual and framework papers

 

Special Issue Timeline:

Call for Papers Released: March 1, 2026

Abstract/Proposal (500 words) Deadline: May 31, 2026

Invitation to Full Paper: June 15, 2026

Full Paper Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026

First Review Decisions: November 15, 2026

Revised Submission Deadline: December 31, 2026

Final Acceptance Notification: February 15, 2027

Publication: March 1, 2027


Submission Information:

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts through the JHFM online submission system.


Submission Portal: 

https://stars.library.ucf.edu/jhfm/

Please ensure manuscripts follow JHFM formatting and APA guidelines prior to submission.


Special Issue Guest Editors:

Arjun Singh, Ph.D., ISHC.│ University of Texas of Rio Grande Valley

Email: arjun.singh@utrgv.edu

Agnes L. De Franco, Ed.D. │ University of Houston

Email: aldefranco@central.uh.edu