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Reframing Sustainable Tourism in Crisis-Affected Destinations: Strategic Communication, Digital Memory, and Destination Recovery in Ukraine

Liudmyla Bovsh, Alla Rasulova, Larysa Hopkalo

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 19–49 · 10.63385/etsd.v2i2.101056

Global environmental crises, armed conflicts, and large-scale infrastructure disruptions increasingly challenge the foundations of sustainable tourism, particularly in destinations experiencing prolonged instability and environmental loss. This study examines how sustainable tourism can be reconfigured in crisis-affected destina

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Impacts of Socioeconomic Characteristics and Landscape Elements on Users’ Preferences in Nigerian Tourist Centres

Olusola Makinde, Olubukunmi Makinde, Isidore Ezeme, Olabode Oludayo Akangbe

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 1–18 · 10.63385/etsd.v2i2.510

There is a notable gap in empirical research focusing on the impacts of socioeconomic characteristics and quality of landscape elements (LEs) on users' preferences and experiences, particularly in Nigerian tourist centres. Six tourist hotels were carefully chosen, one from each state in South-West Nigeria. Accidental sampling me

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From Ecotourism to Regenerative Hospitality: Advancing Sustainable Tourism Development in Ghana and West Africa

Mildred Nuong Deri, Perpetual Zaazie, Jane Dery, Kwame Ntow-Gyan, Yaa Mawufemor Akubia

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 147–167 · 10.63385/etsd.v2i1.479

Ecotourism has helped preserve biodiversity and provide jobs in Ghana and West Africa, but poor local management, ecological regeneration, and regulation are hindering its growth. This study examines how regeneration-focused hospitality might overcome structural hurdles in underdeveloped countries. A qualitative and literature s

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Trail Runners’ Repeated Participation in Natural Destinations: Insights from Thai Perspectives

Raksmey Sann, Thanasak Sang-in, Phonphirat Butt, Saharat Pattajaree, Podchamarn Supakichaisin

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 131–146 · 10.63385/etsd.v2i1.476

This study explores psychological and social factors influencing participation and repeat behaviour in trail running tourism through the lens of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). The proposed model combines attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioural control, motivation, and destination image as predictors of intention

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Riverine Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development in Assam, India: Transforming the Brahmaputra Corridor

Barnali Mahanta

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 119–130 · 10.63385/etsd.v2i1.462

Riverside eco-tourism is increasingly positioned as a pathway for sustainable urban development in cities located along major river systems. Despite this growing interest, tourism planning on riverbanks often overlooks the complex interactions between cultural traditions, ecological processes, governance structures, and climate

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Transforming Roadside Gardens into Responsible Tourist Attractions: A Conceptual Framework

Abel Ansporthy Mamboleo

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 102–118 · 10.63385/etsd.v2i1.467

This study investigates the potential of Tanzanian roadside gardens as sustainable tourism assets for urban tourism development. Studies demonstrate that casual roadside gardens enhance urban aesthetics and provide income for casual roadside gardeners. Despite their usefulness, their potential remains largely untapped by urban p

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The Economic Impact of Halal Tourism in Muslim and Non-Muslim Countries: A Comparative Study of Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Africa

Hendri Hermawan Adinugraha, Kuat Ismanto, Muhammad Shulthoni

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 89–101 · 10.63385/etsd.v2i1.445

This research examines and compares the economic impact of halal tourism in Muslim and non-Muslim contexts, analyzing Indonesia, Hong Kong, and selected African countries. It aims to identify how demographic, policy, and socio-cultural factors shape halal tourism’s contribution to economic development. The research employs a qua

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The Great Lakes Way: A Case Study of Connecting People to Natural Resources and Expanding Ecotourism

John H. Hartig, Lynn Whipple, Burke Jenkins

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 73–88 · 10.63385/etsd.v2i1.452

The United States and Canada have promoted using an ecosystem approach in protecting and restoring the North American Great Lakes for over 40 years. Building on this foundation, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and partners have applied a similar approach in creating a 240-km interwoven set of water trails and gre

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Mapping Heritage Tourism Knowledge in Contemporary Iran: A Network and Spatial Analysis

Farzaneh Aliakbari, Amir Abbas Mansoori Mehr

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 57–72 · 10.63385/etsd.v2i1.434

Studies on heritage tourism have received much attention in recent years, especially in Iran. This paper presents a comprehensive bibliographic review of Iranian heritage tourism research over the last thirteen years. The study takes advantage of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and VOSviewer bibliometric software to anal

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Impact of Sustainable Tourism on Environmental Changes in the Selected European Countries

Mehdi Seraj, Nyasha Tatenda Gwarinda

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 43–56 · 10.63385/etsd.v2i1.430

This study explores the relationship between tourism development and the quality of environment in the top five European economies, including Italy, France, Spain, Greece, and Germany, from 2000 to 2021. In using the Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR), with the assistance of secondary data from the World Bank and the U

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