Bibliometric analysis of sustainable rural tourism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22236183 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yanfei Geng (0000-0003-0472-3866, Shanghai Dianji University), Siqiao Zhao (0009-0002-8970-3118, Shanghai Dianji University, corresponding author), Xiaohan Zhang (0000-0002-9115-6507, Shanghai Dianji University), Jianyi Li (0000-0002-3520-2281, Guizhou Cancer Hospital), Yan Yan (0000-0001-5357-0187, Shanghai Dianji University), Juan Gao (0000-0002-1754-021X, Shanghai Dianji University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-10 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2662-9992 • E-ISSN: 2662-9992 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1057/s41599-025-05213-z |
| OpenAlex | W4411185586 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 200 |
Sustainable rural tourism (SRT) balances economic development, environmental management, and cultural preservation in rural areas, making it a hot topic. The research on SRT has evolved and covers a wide range of themes; however, comprehensive studies are limited. This paper conducts a bibliometric analysis of SRT research over the past 25 years (2000–2024) using literature in the Web of Science Core Collection and CiteSpace software for visualization, revealing the current state, evolving hotspots, and future trends in SRT research. The results indicate a significant increase in publication numbers in recent years, with notable collaboration between Asian and European institutions. Besides, SRT encompasses diverse topics with strong interdisciplinary connections; the authoritative research dynamics cover SRT resources, stakeholders’ participation, mechanisms and models, and specific SRT types. Furthermore, there is ongoing interest in the correlations between SRT and rural revitalization, tourist satisfaction, and ecosystem services. Additionally, this paper constructs a comprehensive knowledge framework suggesting that future research will further explore SRT resource utilization and interactions between stakeholders and SRT and enrich theories and methods while focusing more on “sustainable rural tourism.” These findings advance both the study and practice of SRT
Archaeology · Economic geography · Environmental planning · Geography · Regional science · Rural tourism · Tourism · Tourism geography · Cruise Tourism Development and Management · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Strategic Planning and Analysis
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |