1193 | 250 | Mapping geographical features of scientific research – Insights from tourism | Sulyok, Judit (1), Fehérvölgyi, Beáta (2), Csizmadia, Tibor. (3), Katona Attila Imre (4), Kosztyán Zsolt Tibor (5)
Tourism industry is inseparable from places. Resources including geographical location, topography determines the attractiveness of an area, and the structure of tourism. Travellers have their own socio-cultural features, geographic characteristics of origin countries also have an impact on visitors’ choices. Parallel with it, academic tourism research has a strong focus on geography. _x000D_
The main objective of the study is to explore geographical patterns of tourism research by analysing COVID-19 related academic articles. _x000D_
In this study, a data-driven approach is employed to analyse the geographical aspects of tourism research profiles in the COVID-19 era. A set of relevant papers were selected by employing the most widely used systematic literature review technique (PRISMA). Following the of text mining and deep review efforts, components of research profiles were identified. Then, all components were geo-coded, and the patterns of the relationship between components of research profiles were identified. _x000D_
The study showed a strong link between geography and tourism. It addressed the geographical patterns on three levels: input, methodology and content of the involved articles. The geographical pattern is influenced by leading academic authors and institutions, the tourism structure and sociocultural background of destination, the development of a statistical data collection system and the current challenges observed in the destination. For tourism research, geographically related areas have to be investigated by addressing their geographical base. _x000D_
Based on the focus destination, countries can be structured into different groups including those focusing on own destination, those focusing on global issues, and those addressing neighbouring problems. Location is relevant regarding addressed topics, and applied methodologies, as well. In conclusion, adding the geographical dimension to the analysis of academic research is important in sectors where location is relevant.
Sulyok, Judit (1), Fehérvölgyi, Beáta (2), Csizmadia, Tibor. (3), Katona Attila Imre (4), Kosztyán Zsolt Tibor (5)
1,2,3,4,5 University of Pannonia
ID Abstract: 250