Urban Regeneration and Heritage Tourism: A Bibliometric Analysis Over Three Decade

Fazlur Rahman, Noraslinda Abdul Rahman, Adiba Shafique, Abdul Ahad and Amrit Shukla
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Fazlur Rahman: Center for the Study of Built Environment in the Malay World (KALAM), Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, University Technology Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
Noraslinda Abdul Rahman: Center for the Study of Built Environment in the Malay World (KALAM), Institute for Smart Infrastructure and Innovative Construction (ISiiC), Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, University Technology Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
Adiba Shafique: Department of Bioscience, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England, UK
Abdul Ahad: Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformation, University of Bonn, Nußallee 17A, 53115, Bonn, Germany
Amrit Shukla: GITM School of Architecture, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 6, 4239-4262

Abstract: This paper conducts a bibliometric analysis of urban regeneration and heritage tourism research to uncover key trends, influential studies, and collaborative networks over the past three decades. Using a dataset of 101 peer-reviewed articles from Scopus and following PRISMA guidelines, the study applies citation analysis, co-authorship mapping, and keyword co-occurrence through the Bibliometrix R package to visualize thematic clusters and research dynamics. Five central research clusters emerged: Heritage Tourism and Urban Development, Cultural Influence and Project Management, Regeneration and Sustainability, Redevelopment and Gentrification, and Local Participation. Findings highlight a growing focus on sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and the balance of tourism-driven economic growth with cultural preservation, though largely from Western perspectives. The study emphasizes a need for longitudinal, data-driven research, particularly in underrepresented regions, to fully address heritage tourism’s socio-economic and cultural impacts on urban regeneration. This analysis provides a structured roadmap for future research, offering valuable insights for scholars and policymakers aiming for sustainable urban transformation.

Date: 2025
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