Unveiling Progress in Sustainable Tourism Research: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Exploration

Swati Singh; Mansoor Ahmad; Sadaf Siraj

doi:10.5937/turizam28-50846

Swati Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
Mansoor Ahmad Jamia Hamdard
Sadaf Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/turizam28-50846

Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, sustainable tourism, Sustainability

Abstract

Purpose: This research aims to evaluate the contribution of studies on sustainable tourism to the existing body of literature in this field.

Design/Methodology/approach: 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.

Findings: The analysis reveals the progression of research in sustainable tourism and identifies key co-citation clusters within the field. It highlights the absence of bibliometric analysis in this sector and underscores the need for fostering research collaboration between developed and developing nations to facilitate the development of sustainable tourism policies.

Originality: 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 co-citation clusters and emphasizing the importance of research collaboration, this study offers original insights into the field of sustainable tourism.

Author Biographies

Swati, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

Ms. Swati is a Research Scholar in the Department of Management, SMBS, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. She is a post graduate in Marketing and HR from Jamia Hamdard and have qualified UGC-NET examination in Management. She actively participated in research projects and have presented research papers in International conferences. She has taught in various colleges of University of Delhi and have rich experience of teaching.

Sadaf, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

Dr. Sadaf Siraj is senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Management, School of Management and Business Studies, Jamia Hamdard. She has a rich experience of 15 years in research, teaching and training. Having completed her doctoral thesis in the area of Rural Consumer Behaviour from Aligarh Muslim University, she has extensively presented and published various research papers related to rural buying behaviour, social media engagement, online consumer behaviour etc., in International Conferences and Journals of high repute Inderscience, Emerald etc. Her areas of interest include consumer behaviour, retail management, customer engagement, e-commerce and sustainable consumer behaviour.

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