Exploring the Impact of Tourism on Poverty: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This research explores the impact of tourism on poverty following a bibliometric analysis using Scopus to identify publications up to 2024, adhering to PRISMA guidelines. Bibliometric analysis was conducted using Bibliometrix, identifying prominent articles, journals, authors, and future research directions. The study identified that from 2017 to 2022, publications related to this field has increased gradually, reaching 138 in 2022. However, in 2023 and 2024, there was a decrease in publications. The Journal of Sustainable Tourism, with 1,893 citations and a 23 H-index, is the leading global publication in this field. The top authors who earned the highest H-index are Wang J, Wang Y, and Zhang Y. Further study found that the poverty alleviation is closely linked to tourism development, focusing on sustainable development, ecotourism, rural development, economic development and human aspects. The highly researched and central to the field, include keywords tourism, poverty and sustainable development. Despite the growing literature, there is a continued need for ground-level studies to understand the role of tourism in poverty alleviation. The findings provide valuable insights to policy makers, industry professionals, and academics.