Innovative Technologies in Tourism and Hospitality Education: A Bibliometric Review with Future Research Directions

This study aims to present a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 204 scholarly publications (1984–2025), examining the integration of innovative technologies in tourism and hospitality education. Bibliometrix and VOSviewer software were utilised to identify the publication frequency, as well as the most prominent authors, journals, affiliation, articles, and countries. Moreover, word cloud, trending topics, and the co-occurrence network of authors’ keywords were also analysed. Results highlight a significant rise in research output post-2015, driven by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, online learning, and simulation-based learning. The findings of co-occurrence network analysis reveal five conceptual clusters reflecting pedagogical innovation, curriculum redesign, and technology-driven skill development. The study highlights the increasing relevance of digital fluency, equity, and sustainability in education. It contributes theoretically by mapping interdisciplinary research directions and practically by providing insights for curriculum developers, educators, and policymakers. The study concludes by indicating several future research directions.