Air transport and tourism – a systematic literature review (2000–2014)
- 6 January 2017
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Current Issues in Tourism
- Vol. 21 (9), 975-997
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2017.1334762
Abstract
This paper reviews the literature at the intersection between air transport and tourism research. While air transport and tourism are mutually dependent sectors, there is little research on their interaction. A systematic literature review method was used to select and analyse relevant journal articles published in 54 Australian Business Dean Council (ABDC) A*, A, or B-ranked journals from 2000 to 2014. Research themes, leading researchers, their institutions, and geographical locations are discussed. An extended framework for classification of the literature is developed through the content and thematic analysis. Among the identified research themes, environment', passengers', and airlines' are found to be the most common. The use of a systematic review has identified gaps in the literature and directions for future studies. Some of the identified areas that are showing a growing interest in the interrelationship between aviation and tourism include air route/service development; passenger experiences; low-cost carriers and their impact on tourism; implications of new direct long-haul flights; and carbon offsets.Keywords
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