Global Research Trends on Eco-Culture-Based Marine Tourism Management: A Bibliometric Analysis

Made Ika Prastyadewi; Putu Yusi Pramandari; Ni Nyoman Yuliarmi

doi:10.55927/fjmr.v5i1.677

Authors

Made Ika Prastyadewi Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar
Putu Yusi Pramandari Universitas Udayana
Ni Nyoman Yuliarmi Universitas Udayana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjmr.v5i1.677

Keywords:

Eco-Cultural Marine Tourism, Sustainable Coastal Management, Cultural Ecosystem Services, Blue Economy, Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This study examines global research trends on eco-culture-based marine tourism management using a bibliometric approach to evaluate publication dynamics, thematic developments, and knowledge structures. Bibliographic data were analyzed to identify annual publication growth, country contributions, journal performance, and citation patterns, while VOSviewer was employed to visualize keyword linkages and thematic clusters. The results show a consistent rise in scientific output, with a notable surge in the past five years, demonstrating the growing prominence of sustainability-oriented marine tourism research. Keyword mapping reveals that themes such as ecosystem protection, cultural heritage, community-based management, and sustainable tourism practices dominate the literature. These findings highlight the increasing academic focus on integrating ecological and cultural dimensions in coastal tourism governance. The study contributes empirical evidence that supports future research directions and provides practical insights for designing marine tourism policies that balance environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and socio-economic development.

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