Resilience and Recovery of Tourism from the Perspective of Sustainability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2026) | Viewed by 1285
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tourism; public policies; public administration; local administration
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Sustainability titled “Resilience and Recovery of Tourism from the Perspective of Sustainability” addresses the transformative paths for post-pandemic tourism, highlighting the essential role of sustainability. As a medium for cultural exchange and social connection, tourism faces significant challenges related to its ecological and social impact, necessitating a shift towards more sustainable practices.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism sector has experienced profound changes, with initial job losses estimated at 100 to 200 million. However, by 2022, recovery began, and by early 2024, tourism was expected to have fully rebounded. This resilience presents an opportunity to rethink tourism through a sustainable lens, addressing global disturbances such as climate change and natural disasters.
Key research areas explored in this issue include the following:
- Cultural and Social Resilience: The role of community-based tourism in preserving cultural heritage.
- Destination Sustainability: Practices that enhance resilience in vulnerable tourism areas.
- Community Integration: How local communities can adopt sustainable practices to improve resilience.
- Resilience Frameworks: Comprehensive models defining the relationship between resilience and sustainability.
- Metrics for Success: Development of indicators to measure sustainable recovery.
- Technology and Innovation: The impact of digital tools and green technologies on sustainable tourism.
- Tourist Behavior: Changes in traveler attitudes towards sustainability post-pandemic.
- Post-Crisis Recovery Planning: Integrating sustainability in recovery strategies.
- Business Sustainability: Adapting business models to embed sustainability in tourism.
- Global Cooperation: Collaboration among international organizations to foster resilience and sustainability.
- Climate Adaptation: Strategies for tourism destinations to mitigate climate-related risks.
This Special Issue aims to provide insights and strategies for fostering a resilient, sustainable tourism industry that can thrive in the face of future challenges.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. José Dias Lópes
Prof. Dr. Ricardo Jorge Gomes Raimundo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tourism
- hospitality
- resilience
- recovery
- sustainability
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