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Literature Reviews Addressing Sustainable Tourism, Culture and Heritage Research

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Tourism, Culture, and Heritage".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 2997

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Prof. Dr. Mark A. Bonn

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Dedman College of Hospitality, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2541, USA (Retired)
Interests: market segmentation; supply chain management; generational analysis; wine research; tourism destination strategy; resort management; organizational behavior; demographics
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to collect high-quality literature review papers addressing sustainability research within the areas of travel, tourism, hospitality management, heritage travel, cultural tourism, visitor destination satisfaction, travel motives, generational travel,  wine tourism, culinary experiences, craft brewing, lodging management, green design, transportation, and adventure travel. We encourage researchers from related fields to contribute review papers highlighting consumer trends, community planning, resource development, and destination management in sustainable tourism, culture, and heritage; we also invite relevant experts and colleagues to do so. Full-length comprehensive reviews are preferred.

Prof. Dr. Mark A. Bonn
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • generational travel motives for visiting historical/cultural rural destinations
  • culinary travel
  • best practices regarding over-tourism management
  • sustainability and the business of hospitality
  • balancing cultural travel experiences with local resident well-being

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Systematic Review
A Systematic Literature Review of Person–Environment Fit Research for Sustainable Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry
by Tae-Kyun Na, In-Young Jung and Ji-Suk Min
Sustainability 2026, 18(10), 4798; https://doi.org/10.3390/su18104798 - 11 May 2026
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This study systematically reviewed how person–environment fit (PEF) research in the hospitality industry has developed across major themes, sub-dimensions, and methodological characteristics. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a systematic literature review was conducted on 62 PEF-related studies [...] Read more.
This study systematically reviewed how person–environment fit (PEF) research in the hospitality industry has developed across major themes, sub-dimensions, and methodological characteristics. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a systematic literature review was conducted on 62 PEF-related studies published in leading hospitality journals between 2010 and 2025. First, the review shows that research on PEF in the hospitality industry has increased since 2017, with more than half of the studies published between 2021 and 2025. Second, person–organization fit and person–job fit were the most frequently examined sub-dimensions and occupied central positions in the keyword co-occurrence network, whereas extended sub-dimensions such as person–brand fit (PBranF) and person–supervisor fit remained relatively peripheral. Third, most studies conceptualized PEF as a mediating mechanism linking antecedents to organizational outcomes critical to sustaining employee attitudes, retention, and long-term organizational effectiveness. More recently, PEF has increasingly been examined as a moderating variable that shapes the strength of relationships among key variables. This study thereby presents the conceptual and methodological structure of hospitality PEF research and provides a foundation for future theoretical extensions, research designs, and sustainable human resource and organizational management strategies. Full article
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Systematic Review
Evaluating Destination Competitiveness Through Dynamic Capabilities: A Systematic Literature Review of Qatar’s Sustainable Tourism
by Hale Özgit and Karima Chelihi
Sustainability 2026, 18(8), 4004; https://doi.org/10.3390/su18084004 - 17 Apr 2026
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This study systematically reviews the evolution of Qatar’s tourism sector to evaluate the historical barriers impeding its development and the strategic initiatives deployed to enhance destination competitiveness. The research’s primary aim is to provide a theory-driven longitudinal analysis of Qatar’s tourism evolution, identifying [...] Read more.
This study systematically reviews the evolution of Qatar’s tourism sector to evaluate the historical barriers impeding its development and the strategic initiatives deployed to enhance destination competitiveness. The research’s primary aim is to provide a theory-driven longitudinal analysis of Qatar’s tourism evolution, identifying systemic barriers and adaptive responses required for long-term sustainability. Grounded in the theoretical synthesis of Butler’s Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC) and Dynamic Capability Theory (DCT), the research employs a systematic literature review (SLR) guided by the PRISMA framework, screening 4846 records to analyze 24 final studies. The findings reveal five primary structural and perceptual barriers: a price–value mismatch (luxury perception), regional political instability, cultural and regulatory constraints, environmental vulnerabilities, and gaps in tourist infrastructure. Utilizing DCT, the results demonstrate how the destination exhibited adaptive governance by sensing these barriers and seizing strategic opportunities—such as mega-event hosting and visa reforms—to partially transform its tourism system. These insights highlight that while created resources drive initial visibility, sustaining long-term competitiveness and sustainable growth relies on continuous institutional reconfiguration and socio-cultural alignment. Full article
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Sustainability in Cultural Organizations: A Systematic Literature Review
by Despoina Tsavdaridou, Eirini Papadaki and Stella Kladou
Sustainability 2026, 18(8), 3907; https://doi.org/10.3390/su18083907 - 15 Apr 2026
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This systematic literature review examines sustainability in Cultural Organizations by synthesizing findings from 88 publications published between 2015 and 2025. These publications have been identified in the Scopus and Google Scholar databases and are evaluated according to the PRISMA 2020 reporting framework. The [...] Read more.
This systematic literature review examines sustainability in Cultural Organizations by synthesizing findings from 88 publications published between 2015 and 2025. These publications have been identified in the Scopus and Google Scholar databases and are evaluated according to the PRISMA 2020 reporting framework. The review investigates three interrelated axes: (i) the integration of multidimensional sustainability (economic, social, environmental) into the management of cultural organizations and its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals; (ii) digital sustainability communication strategies, with emphasis on the use of social media; and (iii) audience perception and engagement with these initiatives. Findings reveal that environmental and social dimensions dominate the literature, while economic sustainability remains underdeveloped and often only fragmentally integrated. Digital media are recognized as critical communication tools but are used primarily for information dissemination and promotion, with limited application of dialogical or participatory practices. Audience perception emerges as the least theoretically developed research area, despite its decisive role in the effectiveness of sustainability actions. Overall, this review highlights the need for holistic models that connect sustainability strategy, digital communication, and social engagement and proposes a conceptual framework that integrates these three dimensions within the strategic role of cultural organizations. Full article
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