Critical regenerative tourism–a systematic review

Author First name, Last name, Institution

• Paolo Mura, Zayed UniversityFollow
• Francesc Fusté-Forné, Universitat de Girona

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Tourism Recreation Research

Publication Date

4-10-2026

Abstract

Based on a systematic review, this research note scrutinises the regenerative tourism literature from a critical theory perspective. Establishing a nexus between critical theory and regenerative tourism is essential, as the two share similar beliefs and practices. The results show that most of the regenerative tourism literature is not informed by critical theory approaches. By offering opportunities for future research trajectories, this note introduces ‘critical regenerative tourism’ as an approach to regenerative tourism through a critical theory lens.

DOI Link

10.1080/02508281.2026.2652626

ISSN

0250-8281

Publisher

Informa UK Limited

Disciplines

Tourism and Travel

Keywords

Critical theory, Indigenous knowledge, regenerative tourism, tourism system

Scopus ID

105035400431

Recommended Citation

Mura, Paolo and Fusté-Forné, Francesc, "Critical regenerative tourism–a systematic review" (2026). All Works. 7968.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/7968

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no