Inbound tourism – a bibliometric review of SSCI articles (1993–2021)
Purpose: This study aims to present a holistic synopsis of the current scientific structure of inbound tourism research and suggest further research directions. Design/methodology/approach: A 30-year bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection database through CiteSpace, covering 568 Social Sciences Citation Index articles. Findings: This study systematically identifies the evolution of scientific structures and emerging research trends in the inbound tourism field. The findings show that: co-authorship patterns reveal a trend of international cooperation; the evolution of research themes is consistent with the development of the macro-environment and inbound tourism industry, the most recent focus being on sustainable development of destinations; varied multivariate data analysis methods dominate current empirical analysis; there exist three major research dimensions in the inbound tourism field; and unilateral political factors in destinations and bilateral linkage factors affecting inbound tourism demand have aroused research interest increasingly. Practical implications: This study helps scholars and practitioners understand the current issues and needs of the inbound tourism industry and develops a future research agenda to promote the industry’s continuous development. Originality/value: This study is the first attempt to provide insights into the theoretical development of inbound tourism over the past three decades from the perspective of a knowledge-based platform and further facilitate sustainable development of the industry.
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2021
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Authors: | Li, Zhiyong ; Huo, Tingting ; Shao, Yuhong ; Zhao, Qingxue ; Huo, Mingmin |
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Tourism Review. - Emerald, ISSN 1660-5373, ZDB-ID 2412174-5. - Vol. 77.2021, 1 (02.08.), p. 322-338
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Emerald |
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