In 2023, China led the number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in Tourism, Leisure, and Hospitality Management with a 24.05% share, followed by the United Kingdom at 17.84% and Spain at 8.09%. China experienced a slight decrease from the previous year, while India's share surged significantly to 38.3%. Notably, Vietnam exhibited the highest year-on-year growth at 55.42%, contrasted by a decline in countries like New Zealand and Canada. Over the past five years, emerging economies have showcased notable increases, highlighting a shift towards more globally diversified academic contributions.
Future trends to monitor include technological integration in tourism research, potential shifts as countries further invest in academic innovations, and the strategic partnerships between leading universities worldwide to optimize expertise in this domain.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 24.05 | 2023 | +8.87% | +25.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 17.84 | 2023 | +11.18% | +16.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 8.09 | 2023 | +5.86% | +7.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 7.36 | 2023 | +6.39% | +10.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 6.12 | 2023 | +23.53% | +38.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.69 | 2023 | +5.64% | +11.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Malaysia | 2.96 | 2023 | +6.92% | +14.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.71 | 2023 | +6.21% | +4.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 2.61 | 2023 | +4.55% | -7.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.08 | 2023 | +23.54% | +5.71% | View data |
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