... intellectual domains and five thematic clusters, with AI, smart tourism and hospitality as core themes. It reveals new insights into AI's integration with sustainability and governance, reshaping the understanding of its role in tourism management. Practical implications The study provides valuable...

... research clusters. Subsequently, the analysis of these clusters revealed existing gaps. Following the initial literature analysis, this study focuses on three approaches – supply chain, sustainability and uncertainty in health tourism as research gaps– and examines the clusters within these areas in depth...

...Pankhuri Kapoor; Tushinder Preet Kaur; Pawan Kumar; Prateek Kalia Purpose This study examines the role of heritage tourism in shaping Delhi's economic growth from 2001 to 2021, with particular attention to sustainability tensions arising from rapid visitor expansion and infrastructure constraints...

.../methodology/approach The research uses a quantitative approach and designs a gamified app prototype to interlink gamified tasks with sustainability initiatives. Findings Study 1 confirmed the role of gamification used in mobile applications in enhancing green behavior intentions. Study 2 revealed...

...Supreet Kaur; Sanjay Gupta Purpose The global call for transformative changes requires sustainable solutions to counter the negative externalities. The present study underpins the role of tourism taxes in building a regenerative future. The interplay of tourism taxes and sustainable tourism...

...Safna Beegum A; Nimitha Aboobaker Purpose This study aims to explore the evolving intersection of slow tourism and sustainability by adopting an integrative review approach that captures current research patterns and highlights emerging experiential themes. Special attention is given...

...Bilgehan Gülcan; Damla Erdem; Sinan Baran Bayar; Cihan Cobanoglu; Ali Yüce Purpose This study explores stakeholder perspectives on the metaverse's role in advancing sustainable tourism and recreation. By examining environmental, social, and economic facets, it investigates how virtual platforms...

... these tourism dynamics contribute to sustainable practices amid illicit trafficking and establish a conceptual framework for destination management. This framework attempts to facilitate the adoption of responsible tourism practices and sustainable heritage conservation strategies. Design/methodology...

... sustainability concerns within the Indian hotel industry. Design/methodology/approach The study was conducted in two stages, using a variety of methods. The first phase primarily consists of a systematic review to understand various aspects impacting EGB that leverage environmental sustainability...

... and intention. Research limitations/implications The study offers implications for both theory and practice. In the context of Egypt in particular, this study advocates for sustainable food production and consumption in restaurants. The study focused only on consumers; it suggests that subsequent research...

... of a company’s philosophy, it is vital to determine whether their work performance is conducive to corporate sustainability. This study investigated employees’ green behaviors in the hospitality and tourism industries using the behavioral reasoning theory (BRT). Design/methodology/approach This study...

...Xiaoxiao Fu Purpose Tourists are increasingly co-creating meaningful experiences and demonstrating a growing preference for sustainable travel choices. In response, this study investigates the co-created sustainable tourist experience in the Bahamas. Design/methodology/approach Drawing...

...Tuan Nien Tran; Thuong Ho Thuong Tran Purpose Research on the sustainability outcomes of volunteer tourism (VT) in rural communities is rare. Drawing on the perspectives and theoretical concepts related to multiple forms of capital, empowerment, and sustainability, this paper presents...

... online ads and intentions to buy beverages from eco-friendly coffee retailers. Originality/value This study contributes to sustainability literature, dual coding theory and consumer value theory. With increased competition, attention to developing perceived corporate value is necessary, allowing...

.... Therefore, the Malaysian Administrative Modernization and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) under the Government of Malaysia has emphasized the importance of levelling environmental sustainability under the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (2021–2025) by emphasizing environmental protection while maximizing economic...

... governments could encourage sustainable practices among small hotels seeking to enhance their reputation. Moreover, these findings enable small businesses to develop their stakeholder strategies for greater CSR initiatives. Originality/value This study integrates social capital theory into investigating...

...Raymond Adongo; Ja Young (Jacey) Choe; Sadia Shine Sulemana Purpose This study seeks to examine motivations, challenges and strategies implemented to sustain environmentally friendly practices in Macau hotels and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on such practices. Design/methodology...

..., exploratory factor analysis and regression were conducted to explore the elements that best express customer satisfaction in ecological hotels. Findings The words such as green, sustainable, recycle, environment and ecological were not found among the main attributes extracted. Nonetheless, the keywords...

...Rhulia Nukhu; Sapna Singh Purpose The study seeks to analyze the influence of sensory experience on perceived environmental sustainability and word-of-mouth (WOM) of tourists and residents. The study also tests the moderation effect of satisfaction on the relationship between perceived...

...' changing strategies and challenges and barriers in sustainability performance (SP) through green HRM, which have become an emerging topic. Design/methodology/approach Data collection was conducted through six semi-structured face-to-face interviews with senior HR representatives through purposive...