Sustainable Tourism Management: Innovations and Strategies for a Resilient Future
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 378
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainable tourism; tourist behavior; safety/security in tourism and hospitality industry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the continued growth of global and domestic tourism, more pressure is being placed on environmental, cultural, and socio-economic resources that are crucial to the long-term viability of the industry. As tourism's role in the global economy increases, so too does the imperative to manage its impacts responsibly. In this context, sustainable management in tourism is vital to ensure resilience, equity, and value creation for all stakeholders.
Sustainable tourism management involves minimizing negative externalities such as ecological degradation, over-tourism, and cultural commodification while maximizing positive outcomes, such as local economic development, cultural preservation, community wellbeing, and enriched visitor experiences. Its objectives include improving the quality of life for host communities, delivering meaningful and memorable experiences to tourists, and maintaining the integrity of the natural and cultural environments upon which tourism depends.
This Special Issue aims to explore innovative policy frameworks, managerial practices, and technological solutions that advance sustainable management in tourism. It seeks to highlight integrative approaches that balance environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic performance while enhancing both operational sustainability and visitor satisfaction.
We welcome original research articles, theoretical contributions, and critical reviews that address emerging challenges and innovative strategies in the field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Sustainable tourist behavior and responsible consumption;
- Experience design for sustainable and memorable tourism;
- Digital innovation and sustainable technologies in tourism;
- Destination and resource management strategies;
- Community-based and inclusive tourism development and management;
- Climate change adaptation and resilience planning in tourism;
- Circular economy and waste reduction practices in hospitality.
This Special Issue encourages the submission of interdisciplinary perspectives and evidence-based insights that can inform both academic discourse and industry practice in shaping a more sustainable future for tourism. I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Soyoung An
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable tourism management
- sustainability in the hospitality industry
- responsible tourist behavior
- community-based tourism
- digital innovation in tourism
- sustainable destination management
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