Screening the Use of Public Participation Geographic Information Systems (PPGISs) in the Tourism Industry: A Scoping Review

Mahdi Gheitasi (), Newsha Salari and Connor Clark
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Mahdi Gheitasi: GRATET Research Group, Department of Geography, Faculty of Tourism and Geography, Universitat Rovira I Virgili, 43480 Vila-Seca, Spain
Newsha Salari: Department of Architecture Integrated Architectural Research, School of La Salle, Universitat Ramon Llull, 08022 Barcelona, Spain
Connor Clark: Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840, USA

Tourism and Hospitality, 2024, vol. 5, issue 4, 1-14

Abstract: Tourism development should be economically viable, environmentally responsible, and aligned with community goals. Participation in decision-making ensures that community values are reflected in sustainable tourism guidelines. Traditional methods of public engagement in tourism planning include public meetings, focus groups, and interviews, as outlined in the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) framework, which ranges from education to empowerment. However, the rise of information technology and digital platforms has brought about new participatory channels, such as Public Participation Geographic Information Systems (PPGISs), which use geospatial technologies to improve decision-making. This paper investigates the use of PPGISs in the tourism industry based on a thorough review of peer-reviewed literature from 2000 to 2024. By examining the use of PPGISs in tourism, the study identifies common characteristics and the scope of existing research, emphasizing how PPGISs can be applied across various tourism sectors. The study discovered that PPGIS is a credible alternative to traditional public participation methods and provides useful insights into residents’ perspectives on tourism-related issues. This study contributes to the tourism field by thoroughly understanding PPGIS applications, proposing future research strategies, and suggesting how these technologies can enhance public engagement and decision-making in tourism planning.

Keywords: PPGIS; public participation; tourism development; PGIS; tourism planning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Z3 Z30 Z31 Z32 Z33 Z38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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