Resilient Tourism: Strategies for Managing Risks and Ensuring Sustainable Development

Irwan W; Fahri La Ilu; Afa Amran

doi:10.58258/tim.v2j4p376

Authors

Irwan W Akademi Bisnis Lombok Author
Fahri La Ilu Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar Author
Afa Amran Universitas Haluoleo Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58258/tim.v2j4p376

Keywords:

Resilient Tourism, Risk Management, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Destination Governance, Crisis Management Frameworks

Abstract

The contemporary global tourism ecosystem operates under unprecedented volatility, characterized by compounding external disruptions such as climate-induced natural disasters, geopolitical instability, macroeconomic turbulence, and public health emergencies. This study presents a comprehensive systematic review and synthesis of literature regarding resilient tourism, formulating integrated strategies for proactive risk management and sustainable destination development. Employing a rigorous qualitative library research methodology anchored in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework, we systematically analyzed 142 peer- reviewed articles, institutional reports, and empirical studies published between 2015 and 2026. The conceptual foundation integrates Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) theory, Socio-Ecological Resilience Frameworks, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our findings yield a four-dimensional risk taxonomy encompassing Environmental/ Climate, Geopolitical/Economic, Operational/Technological, and Socio-Epidemiological vectors. Furthermore, the synthesis demonstrates that traditional, reactive disaster response mechanisms are insufficient for long-term viability. Instead, destinations must operationalize an Integrated Resilient Tourism & Sustainability Model (IRTSM) consisting of four core pillars: (1) predictive intelligence and multi-hazard early warning systems, (2) dynamic dynamic economic diversification, (3) community-centered governance and Public-Private-People Partnerships (4P), and (4) regenerative ecological management. The paper establishes clear linkages between resilience strategies and specific SDGs (8, 11, 12, 13, and 14/15), proving that adaptive capacity directly enhances sustainable destination performance. Theoretical and practical contributions provide DMOs, policymakers, and industry practitioners with a strategic roadmap to navigate compound crises.

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