Eka Andri Kurniawan

Abstract

This study aims to map metadata of journal articles obtained from the Scopus database, including publication countries, affiliated institutions, authors, citation analysis, and research subjects related to halal tourism. We employ bibliometric methods—a quantitative approach to analyze scientific literature based on publication citation data. Our results discuss research subjects such as social sciences as the most explored domain, with business management emerging as a key focus in industry strategy and destination development. Contributions from various countries—particularly Indonesia and Malaysia—lead publication counts, while nations like the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Thailand also participate on a smaller scale. We examine journals by publication volume and citation impact: Sustainability ranks highest in both output and academic influence, while the GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, active since 2018, shows significant publication and ci- citation growth. Prolific authors such as Ratnasari and Alam maintain consistent research output. We identify three main clusters in halal tourism literature: (1) core concepts and Shariah-based strategies; (2) environmental sustainability and economic impact; (3) Muslim tourist behavior and preferences. This bibliometric analysis serves as a reference for future research and provides practical recommendations for economic actors and policymakers to develop, policy-make, and promote halal-based tourism.

Keywords: bibliometrics, halal tourism, R Studio