From 1997 to today: the past, present, and future of Sport i Turystyka

Abstract

This editorial reflects on the past, present, and future of Sport i Turystyka (Sport and Tourism Central European Journal). Established in 1997, the journal has developed from a locally rooted annual publication into a quarterly scholarly journal with a distinct Central European profile and steadily growing international visibility. The editorial outlines this evolution, emphasizing the journal’s current thematic diversity, editorial maturity, open-access model, and alignment with contemporary standards of scholarly publishing. It also highlights recent progress in internationalization, including the increasing share of English-language articles, the broader international representation of authors and reviewers, the growing geographical diversification of contributions, and the journal’s expanding visibility within the international indexing environment. Finally, the text identifies key priorities for future development, including further strengthening scientific quality, editorial selectivity, international positioning, digital infrastructure, and long-term sustainability. Together, these elements illustrate the journal’s ongoing institutional maturation and its ambition to consolidate its place within the international scholarly landscape.