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Impacts of Air Pollution on Community Well-Being in the Tourism Sector: A Comprehensive Literature Review

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  • Ioan Bogdan Bacos

    (Department ED1—Economic Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Law, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania
    Center for Studies in Law, Economy and Business of U.C.S.D.T, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania
    Doctoral School of I.O.S.U.D, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania)

  • Cristina Veres

    (Doctoral School of I.O.S.U.D, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania
    Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Nicolae Iorga Street, 1, 540088 Targu Mures, Romania)

  • Petru Alexandru Curta

    (Doctoral School of I.O.S.U.D, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania)

  • Manuela Rozalia Gabor

    (Department ED1—Economic Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Law, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania
    Center for Studies in Law, Economy and Business of U.C.S.D.T, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania
    Doctoral School of I.O.S.U.D, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania)

  • Flavia Dana Oltean

    (Department ED1—Economic Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Law, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania
    Center for Studies in Law, Economy and Business of U.C.S.D.T, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania
    Doctoral School of I.O.S.U.D, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania)

Abstract

This critical review examines the interplay between air pollution and community well-being within the tourism industry. Utilizing a systematic literature review methodology, the study focuses on three domains: air quality, tourism, and sustainability. Employing VOSviewer for bibliometric analysis, the research identifies key themes and trends. The findings reveal that air pollution, particularly in urban tourist destinations, negatively impacts tourist behavior, reduces visitor numbers, and threatens the economic sustainability of tourism. Additionally, it highlights health risks to both tourists and local communities, underscoring the need for adaptive strategies and sustainable practices. The study prioritizes articles employing statistical methods and incorporates geographic visualizations using GeoPandas and Matplotlib to illustrate research distribution. By synthesizing the existing literature, this review emphasizes the importance of effective policies that balance tourism growth with environmental protection amidst escalating ecological challenges.

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  • Ioan Bogdan Bacos & Cristina Veres & Petru Alexandru Curta & Manuela Rozalia Gabor & Flavia Dana Oltean, 2024. "Impacts of Air Pollution on Community Well-Being in the Tourism Sector: A Comprehensive Literature Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-21, December.
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