Fresh insights into tourism-led economic growth nexus: a systematic literature network analysis approach

Abstract

Using over 200 empirical studies curated from web of science (WoS) and Scopus databases, the current study employed systematic literature network (i.e. systematic review and bibliometric) analysis to document the evolution of tourismled economic growth literature. Specifically, the study answered four key research questions validating the most influential contributors, key themes in tourismgrowth nexus, intellectual networks and critical signposts for future research engagements. Beyond its contribution in answering the aforementioned questions, this study also offered crucial recommendations to policymakers for generating alternative path(s) to economic growth.