The primary objective of the study is to offer a comprehensive examination of the key variables that lead to the growth and intensification of overtourism. Finding out how different factors, outlined by the TCM-ADO framework, impact the antecedents and outcomes concerning overtourism. By addressing significant knowledge gaps while presenting a conceptual framework, the study aims to strengthen further studies in comprehending the topic and advance academic discourse in the area of overtourism.
The Study synthesizes 60 studies using the SPAR-4-SLR systematic review approach to address this issue and provides an integrative, evidence-based framework. The review highlights significant research gaps using the Theories-Contexts-Methods (TCM) and Antecedents-Decisions-Outcomes (ADO) frameworks.
Study reveals vital insights and identifies four major antecedents: destination attributes, psychological attributes, attachment attributes and exogenous attributes. The antecedents that are identified cumulatively influence the emotions and intent of tourists, which in turn shape their tourism decisions, resulting in evident repercussions concerning overtourism. The TCM-ADO framework is used to illustrate and clarify this shift from antecedents to decisions and consequences.
Understanding how the underlying factors of overtourism impact decisions and result in overtourism outcomes makes the research a vital resource for destination managers, legislators and other tourism stakeholders, giving them valuable guidance on how to manage tourism growth and improve destination sustainability.
Research addresses a significant gap in the body of prevailing tourism literature by thoroughly investigating how various factors contribute to the emergence and intensification of overtourism, presenting a distinctive and holistic perspective.
