Journal of Sustainable Tourism
Scope & Guideline
Championing the balance between travel and environmental stewardship.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Development and Policy:
Research that examines sustainable tourism policies, practices, and frameworks aimed at mitigating the environmental impacts of tourism while promoting economic and social benefits for local communities. - Environmental and Ecological Impacts:
Studies focused on the ecological consequences of tourism, including climate change, biodiversity conservation, and resource management, highlighting the need for sustainable practices in tourism operations. - Social and Cultural Dimensions:
Exploration of the social and cultural impacts of tourism on communities, including issues of justice, equity, and community well-being, with an emphasis on local perspectives and voices. - Consumer Behavior and Engagement:
Investigating the behaviors and attitudes of tourists and industry stakeholders towards sustainability, including pro-environmental behaviors, ethical consumption, and community engagement. - Innovative Methodologies:
Utilization of diverse methodological approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, to understand complex tourism phenomena and inform sustainable practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Tourism Resilience:
An increasing number of studies are focusing on the relationship between climate change and tourism, exploring resilience strategies and adaptation measures to address the impacts of a changing climate on destinations. - Social Justice and Inclusivity:
Research emphasizing social justice, equity, and inclusivity in tourism practices is on the rise, reflecting a growing awareness of the need to consider diverse perspectives and the rights of marginalized communities within tourism discourse. - Digital Transformation and Sustainability:
The integration of digital technologies in tourism, including the use of big data, social media, and online platforms, is becoming a significant area of research, particularly in relation to promoting sustainable practices and consumer engagement. - Health and Well-being in Tourism:
Emerging studies are increasingly focusing on the health and well-being aspects of tourism, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring how tourism can contribute to individual and community well-being while promoting sustainable behaviors. - Community-based Tourism and Empowerment:
There is a growing trend towards research on community-based tourism models that empower local residents, enhance their participation in tourism development, and promote sustainable livelihoods.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Impacts of Tourism:
Research focusing primarily on the economic benefits of tourism without an integrated approach to sustainability has become less prominent, as the field shifts towards a more holistic understanding of tourism's impacts. - Overt Tourism:
The focus on overtourism as a standalone issue has diminished, with researchers increasingly integrating discussions of overtourism into broader sustainability frameworks rather than treating it as a separate phenomenon. - Static Models of Tourism Development:
The reliance on static or prescriptive models of tourism development is waning as the field embraces dynamic, adaptive frameworks that consider the complexities and changes in tourism landscapes. - Short-term Tourism Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies that focus on short-term tourism impacts or events; instead, there is a growing emphasis on long-term sustainability and resilience in tourism practices.
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