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Digital Technologies for Sustainable Tourism Destinations: State of the Art and Research Agenda

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  • Youssef El Archi

    (National School of Business and Management of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Tangier 90000, Morocco)

  • Brahim Benbba

    (National School of Business and Management of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Tangier 90000, Morocco)

  • Moaaz Kabil

    (Doctoral School of Economic and Regional Science, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
    Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt)

  • Lóránt Dénes Dávid

    (Doctoral School of Economic and Regional Science, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
    Department of Sustainable Tourism, Institute of Rural Development and Sustainable Economy, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary)

Abstract

This study explores the adoption of digital technology in sustainable tourism destinations and provides insights into current research. Using a bibliometric analysis approach, it comprehensively evaluates research outputs, identifies trends, and highlights key themes and collaborative networks. Employing a bibliometric analysis approach, this study utilizes the Scopus database and bibliometric software. After rigorous data cleaning, bibliographic coupling maps, collaboration networks, and keyword maps are generated using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer for comprehensive analysis. Analyzing 559 papers, the study reveals a consistent growth in publications, indicating increasing research interest in digital technology adoption in sustainable tourism destinations. Europe, Asia, and North America are the primary regions of research activity. Interdisciplinary collaboration is high, emphasizing the multidimensional nature of the field. While valuable, the bibliometric analysis is limited by data availability and quality in the Scopus database. Relevant research outputs may be excluded. The study focuses on overall trends and patterns rather than individual paper content. The study’s findings have practical implications for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in sustainable tourism. The identification of key themes and collaborative networks can guide future research and foster interdisciplinary collaborations. This study contributes to the existing literature on technological innovations in sustainable tourism destinations through its bibliometric analysis approach. Through providing an overview of the research landscape, identifying trends and collaborative networks, it offers valuable insights into the current state of research. The findings serve as a foundation for further exploration and advancement in sustainable tourism and digital technology.

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  • Youssef El Archi & Brahim Benbba & Moaaz Kabil & Lóránt Dénes Dávid, 2023. "Digital Technologies for Sustainable Tourism Destinations: State of the Art and Research Agenda," Administrative Sciences, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-21, August.
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