Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainable Practices in the Hotel Industry: Current Trends and Future Research Directions

Authors

  • Iqra Sajad Khan Department of Tourism Studies, Central University of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Ashaq Hussain Najar Department of Tourism Studies, Central University of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Iqra Shafi Department of Management Studies, University of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Ranjit Singh Pondicherry University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.31.5

Keywords:

Sustainable practices, Green practices, hotel, Green Hotels, Bibliometric

Abstract

This research was conducted with the purpose of providing a bibliometric overview of sustainable practices in hotels. Following the PRISMA framework and using the Scopus database, a total of 228 articles were selected to analyse the trends and developments in sustainable practices in hotels. The results revealed that the International Journal of Hospitality Management is the prominent source of choice for the authors to publish the hotel’s sustainability practice research. Additionally, the findings of prolific authors showed that Acampora A was the leading author. The thematic analysis identified three themes based on various aspects of sustainable hotel practices. Based on the findings, implications and future research suggestions were provided .

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2024-01-31

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Khan, I. S. ., Najar, A. H. ., Shafi, I., & Singh, R. (2024). Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainable Practices in the Hotel Industry: Current Trends and Future Research Directions. Atna Journal of Tourism Studies, 19(1), 113-132. https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.31.5

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