The Role of Tourism Infrastructure in Tourism Development: A Literature Review

Hesna, Yervi (Doctoral Student, Development Studies Departments, Graduate School of Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia)
Helmi, Helmi (Development Studies Departments, Graduate School of Andalas University)
Suraji, Akhmad (Civil Engineering Departments, Engineering Faculty, Andalas University)
Lenggogeni, Sari (Tourism Development Center, Andalas University)

Journal of Infrastructure and Facility Asset Management
Vol 5, No 1 (2023): Journal of Infrastructure & Facility Asset Management

Tourism is well-known as a profitable economic activities both to developed and developing countries. Many scholar has identified some benefit from tourism. Tourism can accelerate economic growth and regional development from tourist needs and activity in the destination. This research examines studies on tourism infrastructure that have been published in journals and other venues to develop better knowledge about the position of past and current research and to create recommendations for future research. After reviewing 27 publications, this research shows the importance of the infrastructure to support tourism development.