Open Access DRIVERset
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): August

Sustainable Tourism Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Semi-Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis

Rian Destiningsih (Tidar University)
Yunastiti Purwaningsih (Sebelas Maret University)
Tri Mulyaningsih (Sebelas Maret University)
Akhmad Daerobi (Sebelas Maret University)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Aug 2026

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to synthesize research results on the topic of sustainable tourism planning during the COVID-19 pandemic using the Scopus database. Method: A semi-systematic literature review (SSLR) with identification, screening, eligibility and inclusion on bibliometric analysis. Results: Research shows that the topic of sustainable tourism planning during the COVID-19 pandemic still offers extensive research opportunities; the pandemic has had both positive and negative impacts on tourism sustainability; and that tourism sector recovery requires multi-stakeholder collaboration involving communities, government, the private sector, academics, and tourists, taking into account environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects. The findings of this study indicate that publications on sustainable tourism planning during the COVID-19 pandemic still offer opportunities for deeper exploration in this context. Novelty: This study provides a comprehensive synthesis of trends and directions for the development of sustainable tourism planning during the COVID-19 pandemic, while emphasizing the importance of a multi-stakeholder collaborative approach as the basis for the recovery and sustainability of the tourism sector post-pandemic.

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