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Impacts of Air Pollution on Community Well-Being in the Tourism Sector: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This critical review examines the interplay between air pollution and community well-being within the tourism industry. Utilizing a systematic literature review methodology, the study focuses on three domains: air quality, tourism, and sustainability. Employing VOSviewer for bibliometric analysis, the research identifies key themes and trends. The findings reveal that air pollution, particularly in urban tourist destinations, negatively impacts tourist behavior, reduces visitor numbers, and threatens the economic sustainability of tourism. Additionally, it highlights health risks to both tourists and local communities, underscoring the need for adaptive strategies and sustainable practices. The study prioritizes articles employing statistical methods and incorporates geographic visualizations using GeoPandas and Matplotlib to illustrate research distribution. By synthesizing the existing literature, this review emphasizes the importance of effective policies that balance tourism growth with environmental protection amidst escalating ecological challenges.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su162310752

Authors: Ioan Bogdan Bacos, Cristina Veres, Petru Alexandru Curta, Manuela Rozalia Gabor, Flavia Dana Oltean

Institution: Universitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș

Language: English

Topic: Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,728