Green workforce in tourism and hospitality: A systematic review and future research agenda

Mahran K., Ibrahim B. A., Albarrak H., Elamer A.

International Journal of Hospitality Management, vol.131, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Nəşrin Növü: Article / Article
  • Cild: 131
  • Nəşr tarixi: 2025
  • Doi nömrəsi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104325
  • jurnalın adı: International Journal of Hospitality Management
  • Jurnalın baxıldığı indekslər: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Hospitality & Tourism Complete, Hospitality & Tourism Index, Psycinfo
  • Açar sözlər: Environmental stewardship, Green workforce, Sustainability, Systematic review, Tourism and hospitality
  • Açıq Arxiv Kolleksiyası: Məqalə
  • Adres: Bəli

Qısa məlumat

This systematic review synthesizes insights from 74 high-ranking journal articles to explore the role of a green workforce in promoting environmental stewardship within the tourism and hospitality industry. Using bibliometric and thematic analysis, the review tracks the development of the green workforce concept, identifies key research themes, and highlights gaps in existing literature. The study proposes 15 research directions to advance understanding and application of employee engagement in sustainability. These propositions aim to refine future research, improve theoretical frameworks, and offer practical guidance for industry leaders. The findings are intended to help managers optimize human resource strategies to bolster sustainability efforts, contributing valuable academic and practical insights to the field.