All Over the Map

I admit to thinking that I have a lot more control over the content that is published in the Cornell Hospitality Quarterly (CHQ) than I actually possess. Indeed, journal editors can have a substantial influence in shaping the knowledge base of a specific topic or field of study. However, authors define and determine the content that is ultimately published. Historically, our journal has attracted the attention of scholars whose work is guided by the industry’s current competitive priorities and grounded firmly within an appropriate explanatory framework. As expected, a great deal of the CHQ’s content has a strong customer orientation and emphasis. However, and reflective of the broad array of competitive priorities, many other stakeholder and industry influences are featured. The current issue exemplifies the wide variance in strategic and operational challenges that keep our industry colleagues up at night. From the influences associated with short-term rental platforms and the legal and ethical implications of using online hospitality data, to consumer attitudes about biometric data and factors that can influence workplace conditions, the featured articles demonstrate the breadth of issues that are acutely relevant for hospitality industry professionals. And while the topics may appear to be all over the map, my sincerest thanks to our authors for pursuing research that aligns with the industry’s wide-ranging needs and reinforces the CHQ’s editorial mission. Enjoy!