International Journal of Social Science and Business
Vol. 9 No. 4 (2025): November

Factors Influencing Sustainable Destinations: A PRISMA-based Systematic Literature Review

I Gusti Agung Sasih Gayatri (Department of Management, Faculty of Economy and Business, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Indonesia)
I. G. A. Ketut Giantari (Department of Management, Faculty of Economy and Business, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Indonesia)
Tjokorda Gde Raka Sukawati (Department of Management, Faculty of Economy and Business, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Indonesia)
Gede Suparna (Department of Management, Faculty of Economy and Business, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jan 2026

Abstract

The study seeks to build a holistic and evidence-based understanding of how multiple interrelated factors jointly shape sustainable tourism destinations worldwide. Scopus, Google Scholar, and ProQuest searches were used in this systematic literature review, along with a PRISMA-guided snowballing technique. 32 empirical studies published between 2016 and 2025 were found during the review. According to the findings, a complex and multifaceted combination of elements pertaining to visitors, organisation and management, social and community factors, environmental and ecological factors, and destination experiences and attractions all have an impact on sustainable destination development. Sustainability can only be attained by a combination of interconnected elements, aided by cooperation from visitors, managers, legislators, and local communities. By combining empirical data from various contexts and providing useful suggestions for enhancing destination management, policy creation, and community empowerment, this study advances theory. The synthesis offered in this review contributes significant academic value while delivering practical guidance for stakeholders seeking to design more effective and context-responsive strategies for achieving destination sustainability. Future research is suggested to adopt longitudinal and mixed-method approaches, explore simultaneous factor interactions, and expand geographical coverage to enrich global perspectives on sustainable destinations.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJSSB

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Social Science and Business (IJSSB) is an open access, peer-reviewed and refereed journal published by Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha (Undiksha), Indonesia. The main objective of IJSSB is to provide an intellectual platform for the international scholars. IJSSB aims to ...