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ReviewOpen AccessPublished: 17 January 2026

The Silent Script and Spoken Word: A Systematic Review of Tourist Managerial Policy and Guide Competency in Islamic Heritage Sites

Abdelrahman Ahmed Abdelhai Abdelghani, Mamdouh Ahmed Mohammed, Hebatallah Ahmed Mokhtar Ahmed

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 29–42 · 10.63385/etsd.v2i1.354

There has always been a struggle of balancing the sanctity of religious places with the growing need for tourism at Islamic heritage sites all over the world. This paper investigates how the phenomenon of a “silent script” of managerial policy and the “spoken word” of guide competency intersect to balance Islam and heritage tour

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 30 November 2025

Analysis, Evaluation and Comparison of Religious Tourism with Ecotourism: Case Studies in Armenia and Tanzania

Nicoletta Varani, Kristina Mamayusupova

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 1–28 · 10.63385/etsd.v2i1.262

This contribution is the result of an experience of two recent trips —“the field study” — , to Armenia and Tanzania, carried out separately by the two authors with the aim of exploring particular aspects of sustainable tourism through the analysis, interpretation and comparison of religious tourism with ecotourism in both countr

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 17 September 2025

Road Infrastructure and Tourism in Nigeria: Evidence from Ikogosi Warm Spring, Ekiti State

Samuel Taiwo Olabosinde

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 117–132 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i2.108

This study explores the influence of road transport infrastructure quality on tourism patronage at Ikogosi Warm Spring, a notable eco-tourism destination in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The importance of accessible and reliable road infrastructure in stimulating tourism growth, particularly in rural settings, cannot be overemphasized.

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 15 September 2025

Ecotourism’s Role in Conservation, Socio-Economic Development, and Climate Adaptation in Wanchi-Dandi, Ethiopia

Tena Abdissa Woldyes

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 119–134 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i2.120

Ecotourism in Wanchi-Dandi, Ethiopia, holds significant potential for advancing environmental conservation, socio-economic development, and climate adaptation, yet it grapples with challenges such as inadequate waste management and inequitable revenue distribution. This mixed-methods study, conducted from January to July 2025, a

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 12 September 2025

Tourism Project Screening Approach in Environmental Impact Assessment in Vietnam

Nguyen Thanh Tuong

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 79-100 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i2.235

In the context of the strong development of the tourism industry in Vietnam, tourism projects are increasingly expanding in scale and location, especially in environmentally sensitive areas such as special-use forests, coastal areas and nature reserves. Although they contribute greatly to economic growth and employment, these pr

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 10 August 2025

Tourism Pressure and Vegetation Dynamics in the Carpathian Mountains

Dmytro Kasiyanchuk

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 66-78 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i2.265

This study investigates the impact of recreational tourism on vegetation dynamics in the Carpathians, focusing on the ecological effects of infrastructure expansion and seasonal tourist flows. Analysis of NDVI trends from 2015–2025 indicates overall high vegetation productivity, but with significant localized declines. From peak

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 18 March 2025

Exploring Heritage Resources for Sustainable Cultural HeritageTourism Development in Nanka, Orumba North Local GovernmentArea of Anambra State, Nigeria

Joy Nneka Uchenye Ejikeme, Emmanuel Chijioke Mmadu

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 42–65 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i1.157

Despite the growing recognition of cultural heritage as a catalyst for sustainable tourism in Nigeria, rural communities like Nanka that possess unique heritage assets remain underexplored in academic literature and policy frameworks. This study addresses the research gap by conducting an ethnographic assessment of Nanka’s tangi

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 15 March 2025

Reimagining Tourism: A Creative Model for Destinations Facing Negative Impacts

Moisés David Hernández Matorel

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 27–41 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i1.117

Tourism has been recognized as a significant driver of economic growth across the globe. Nonetheless, numerous destinations are increasingly facing negative consequences, including the erosion of cultural heritage, authenticity and the emergence of environmental, social, and economic challenges that disproportionately affect loc

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 12 March 2025

Transforming Smart Hospitality: Leveraging AI and IoT for Sustainable Tourism, Enhanced Guest Experience, and Cybersecurity Resilience

Priyant Banerjee, Arshad Bhat

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 14–26 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i1.87

The global hospitality sector is on track to hit an impressive $5.8 trillion by 2027, underscoring the growing necessity for digital transformation particularly through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). This research undertakes a detailed analysis, drawing on secondary data from more than 500 travell

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 5 March 2025

Safeguarding Heritage Buildings: Balancing Bat Conservation with Effective Tourism Management

Biyas Ghosh, Manager Rajdeo Singh

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 1–13 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i1.24

This study investigates the complex relationship between insectivorous bats and built heritage, focusing on their presence in historic structures such as the 17th-century Chander Nagar Gate in Lucknow, India. While bats play a beneficial ecological role in regulating insect populations and supporting agricultural ecosystems, the

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