Turizam Volume 28, Issue 4-4

 

UNVEILING PROGRESS IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM RESEARCH: A COMPREHENSIVE BIBLIOMETRIC EXPLORATION


Authors: Swati Singh, Mansoor Ahmad, Sadaf Siraj

Abstract: This research aims to evaluate the contribution of studies on sustainable tourism to the existing body of literature in this field. A comprehensive analysis of 1310 literary works was conducted using bibliometric analysis. The study followed the parameters outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) framework, with a primary focus on the Scopus database. The study also emphasizes the importance of accurately identifying authors, references, and links relevant to sustainable tourism research. The analysis highlights the evolution of sustainable tourism research, with consistent publication trends and growth. Key co-citation clusters identify influential works, authors, and institutions. It reveals gaps in integrating sustainability, competitiveness, and tourism in policy development, presenting opportunities for interdisciplinary research. Dominant themes like “sustainable tourism”, “ecotourism”, and “sustainable development” are identified, alongside the underexplored area of sustainable competitiveness. These findings stress the need for stronger collaborations between developed and developing nations to foster innovative and inclusive sustainable tourism policies. This study provides a comprehensive examination of the literature on sustainable tourism, employing bibliometric analysis to fill the gap in existing research. By identifying key clusters and emphasizing the importance of research collaboration, this study offers original insights into the field of sustainable tourism.

Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, sustainable tourism, systematic literature review, sustainability

DOI: 10.5937/turizam28-50846

Article info: 253-272

Received: May 2024 | Accepted: January 2025


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