2026 Volume 33 Pages 151-162
This paper systematically reviews 160 academic studies published between 2005 and 2024 that examine the interaction between air passenger transport and tourism. The literature was collected from the WOS/SSCI database based on searches of titles, abstracts, and author keywords. A keyword-based grouping procedure was employed, in which conceptually similar keywords were classified into the following seven conceptual groups: sustainable development, policy and strategy, management and administration, services and service quality, tourism and destinations, industry research, and research methodology. The analysis reveals that greenhouse gas emissions, air transport liberalization, and tourism demand are among the most frequently discussed topics. Moreover, the number of publications has shown a gradual upward trend, with a particularly notable increase after 2016. By systematically organizing existing studies and outlining the overall structure of the field, this paper contributes to clarifying current research focuses and identifying future challenges. Looking ahead, further development in this research domain is expected through the expansion of data sources, diversification of search strategies, and advancement of analytical methods, which will facilitate both theoretical refinement and practical applications regarding the relationship between air passenger transport and tourism.
