Exploring sustainability oriented innovations in tourism: insights from ecological modernization, diffusion of innovations, and the triple bottom line
Aransyah, Muhammad Fikry, Hermanto, Bambang, Muftiadi, Anang, and Oktadiana, Hera (2025) Exploring sustainability oriented innovations in tourism: insights from ecological modernization, diffusion of innovations, and the triple bottom line. Cogent Social Sciences, 11 (1). 2447396.
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Abstract
Sustainability-oriented innovations (SOIs) are reshaping the tourism industry by addressing environmental, economic, and social challenges. This study synthesises existing research on the impacts of SOIs in tourism through a bibliometric analysis of 88 studies from Scopus. Using Ecological Modernisation Theory (EMT), Diffusion of Innovations (DoI) Theory, and Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Theory, the research highlights the contribution of SOIs to sustainable tourism development. The findings indicate that SOIs enhance environmental sustainability by promoting resource conservation and pollution reduction via green technologies. Economically, SOIs improve financial performance, operational efficiency, and competitiveness while generating revenue through green certifications and eco-labels. Socially, they foster community involvement, customer satisfaction, and social equity. Quantitative methods, such as surveys and regression analysis, are predominant in existing research, complemented by qualitative and mixed-method approaches. This study also identifies critical gaps in the literature, including the long-term impacts of SOIs, the role of technology and green finance, and the effectiveness of green certifications. Addressing these gaps could guide policymakers, tourism practitioners, and stakeholders in advancing sustainable practices and policies. The findings underscore the potential of SOIs to drive sustainable development in tourism and offer valuable insights for future research directions.
| Item ID: | 88532 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Research - C1) |
| ISSN: | 2331-1886 |
| Keywords: | bibliometric analysis, environmental sustainability, Sustainability-oriented innovations, sustainable tourism practices, The Tourism Industry, Tourism, Tourism and the Environment, Tourism Development/Impacts, tourism industry |
| Copyright Information: | © 2025 the author(s). Published by informa UK limited, trading as taylor & Francis group. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. the terms on which this article has been published allow the posting of the accepted Manuscript in a repository by the author(s) or with their consent. |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Oct 2025 02:01 |
| FoR Codes: | 35 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 3508 Tourism > 350899 Tourism not elsewhere classified @ 100% |
| SEO Codes: | 11 COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND TOURISM > 1104 Tourism services > 110401 Economic issues in tourism @ 50% 11 COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND TOURISM > 1104 Tourism services > 110402 Socio-cultural issues in tourism @ 50% |
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