Sustainable Nature-Based Tourism
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Tourism, Culture, and Heritage".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 23 March 2026 | Viewed by 215
Special Issue Editors
Interests: human geography; governance; sustainable tourism; marketing; land use
Interests: tourism; storytelling; mapping; heritage; cognitive science
Interests: physical geographies; geomorphologies; geographical hazards and risks; natural and cultural heritage
Interests: geophysics applied for geohazards prevention and environmental problems; sustainable development goals; geophysics for infrastructure projects and geothermal energy; education; geotourism and geoheritage
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the evolving interconnections between nature-based tourism and sustainability, expanding on existing research that highlights tourism’s potential for conservation, community development, and place-based heritage valorization. Following research that has addressed ecotourism as well as sustainable tourism, the issue’s objective is to bridge these strands by foregrounding new insights into governance models, visitor–host relationships, and ecosystem resilience.
We particularly welcome interdisciplinary approaches that draw on diverse scientific fields to explore new and evolving topics, such as neurotourism and neuromarketing, and the constant redefinition of destination image dimensions. By doing so, the Special Issue will extend current debates and highlight how innovative research can inform practical strategies for sustainable development. The proposed manuscript could also address governance frameworks, participatory management, and innovative policies that balance visitor experience with biodiversity protection. By bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives, this collection will complement and extend current literature by highlighting emerging practices and critical challenges at the intersection of nature, tourism, and sustainability.
Prof. Dr. Donatella Carboni
Dr. Sonia Malvica
Dr. Andreea Andra-Topârceanu
Dr. Florina Chitea
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ecotourism
- heritage
- governance
- marketing
- interdisciplinarity
- visitor experience
- tourist policies
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