Travel decision-making, tourism seasonality and art nouveau heritage – The latest issue of Turizmus Bulletin (2026/2)

The issue showcases both Hungarian and international research findings while highlighting topics that are expected to play a significant role in the future development of tourism. 

The articles featured in this issue explore the emotional and rational aspects of travel decision-making, the sustainability implications of tourism seasonality, and the role of tourism in economic transformation. In addition, special attention is devoted to cultural tourism and destination development, with a focus on the built heritage of the Carpathian Basin and the strategic development of tourism in Szeklerland. 

Articles featured in this issue: 

Articles 

Réka Szabina Onczay-Török: Emotions and Rationality in the Travel Planning Phase: An Examination of Decision-Making Mechanisms 

Research Papers 

Saheleh Taheri: Tourism Seasonality in Academic Research: A Review of Sustainability Issues 

Yousra Zaid – Dénes Dávid Lóránt: Tourism-Led Economic Transformation in Developing Countries: A Systematic Literature Review 

Anett Tőzsér – Tamara Rátz: Tourism Utilization Opportunities of Art Nouveau Architecture in the Carpathian Basin 

Emese Tóth-Batizán – Gergő Tóth-Batizán: Tourism in Szekely Land on the Path of Strategic Development 

Book Review 

László Kulcsár: Film Tourism in the Carpathian Basin 

The contributions in this issue demonstrate that successful tourism development today requires a comprehensive understanding of tourist behaviour, the integration of sustainability considerations, and the effective utilization of cultural assets. The findings offer valuable insights for both researchers and tourism practitioners. 

Short summaries presenting the key findings and conclusions of the individual studies will be published in the coming weeks. 

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