Research Trends in Sustainable Tourism Development: A Bibliometric Analysis Using PoP and VOSviewer

Abstract

In recent years, sustainable tourism development has become a global concern, particularly among researchers. This article presents a bibliometric analysis of research trends in sustainable tourism development, utilizing Publish or Perish (PoP) and VOSviewer software. By collecting data from publications between 2014 and 2024, this study aims to identify publication patterns, citation trends, and collaboration among researchers. The results indicate that 920 publications were analyzed, with the most productive publishers being Taylor & Francis (30.62%) and Elsevier (25.77%). Through data visualization, the article identifies five main clusters of keywords that represent different research areas. There was a notable shift in keyword trends between two time periods: from "industry and sustainable tourism development" (2019-2021) to "community and sustainable tourism development" (2019-2021). The findings reveal a concentration on specific themes, namely sustainable tourism development, community, and destinations, while some critical concepts, such as innovation and environmental sustainability, are less connected to the primary themes. In conclusion, this analysis provides valuable insights for researchers seeking to understand the dynamics of sustainable tourism research and highlights areas that require further exploration.