This study employs a bibliometric approach to examine the historical trajectory, current landscape, and emerging directions within the fishing tourism literature. The analysis reveals a marked increase in scholarly attention over the past decade, with a pronounced geographic concentration in Europe and the Americas, while Asia, Africa, and Oceania remain considerably underrepresented. Although the literature foregrounds economic dimensions, it also engages with themes of environmental sustainability, governance, and socio-cultural resilience. By systematically mapping the extant body of work, this study contributes to a more nuanced and deeper understanding of the fishing tourism literature. It further underscores the imperative for future studies to pursue more inclusive and interdisciplinary research agendas, particularly those addressing global challenges such as climate change, local livelihood diversification, and digital transformation. Therefore, it provides crucial insights for positioning fishing tourism as a driver of sustainable blue economy policies and inclusive coastal development.
Kubát et al. (Thu,) studied this question.