Analyzing Of Articles On Blue Economy Studies In Tourism

Authors : Emine Yılmaz, Nur Çelik İlal

Pages : 107-125

Doi:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13953401

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Publication Date : 2024-10-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The concept of a blue economy, as an approach closely related to tourism, has been studied very limitedly in the field of tourism despite its importance and existential mission. The existing literature has been discussed mainly conceptually. No study has been found that reveals the details of the studies directly related to the blue economy and tourism and evaluates these studies in general. In this context, this study aims to present a bibliometric overview of the studies on the concept of blue economy in tourism in the Web of Science database. In the study, 74 articles on blue economy in tourism published in the Web of Science (WOS) database between 2015 and 2024 constituted the research sample. As a result of the bibliometric analysis of relevant articles, it was determined that studies on the blue economy experienced a slight growth trend followed by a decline. Studies from the United Kingdom, Spain, and the USA were among the most prominent. The most frequently used research method was qualitative research, especially document analysis. Although this study is limited to the WOS database, it is obvious that the visibility and citationability of these studies could be much higher. Despite the critical role of coastal and marine tourism in global maritime trade, it has been noted that blue economy and tourism-oriented studies have not received the recognition they deserve. This is particularly remarkable considering that three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered by water and the increasing importance of coastal and marine tourism.
Keywords : Blue Economy, Blue Growth, Sustainable Development, Tourism, Vosviewer, Web Of Science.