Bibliometric Insights into Halal Tourism and Supply Chain Management Nexus
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Bibliometric Insights into Halal Tourism and Supply Chain Management Nexus
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Conference Acronym
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IHSATEC 2025: 18th HASIB
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DOI Number
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doi.org/10.31098/HST25104
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Conference Date
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December 18, 2025
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presented at
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The International Halal Science and Technology Conference 2025 (IHSATEC): 18th Halal Science Industry and Business (HASIB)
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Poster Author(S)
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Mohamed Syazwan Ab Talib
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Conference Theme
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IHSATEC 2025: 18th HASIB
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Abstract
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Background – Halal tourism has become an increasingly important segment within the global tourism industry, driven by the rising demand from Muslim travellers seeking products and services that comply with Islamic principles. Despite the growing academic interest in halal tourism and halal supply chain management, studies often treat these fields separately, with limited research exploring their intersection.
Purpose – This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric assessment of existing scholarship at the intersection of halal tourism and supply chain management. By analysing publication patterns, collaboration networks, and thematic developments, the research identifies the intellectual structure, key contributors, and emerging trends shaping the field.
Design/methodology/approach – The study employs a quantitative bibliometric approach using the Scopus database as the primary data source. 491 publications from 2000 to 2025 were retrieved using keywords related to “halal tourism,” “halal hospitality,” and “halal supply chain management.” After data cleaning and refinement, the dataset was analysed using VOSviewer to perform co-authorship, co-citation, bibliographic coupling, and keyword co-occurrence analyses. Network visualisation techniques were used to uncover thematic clusters, collaboration patterns, and research evolution within the field.
Findings – Analysis reveals a growing academic interest in halal tourism and its linkages with supply chain management, particularly in recent years. Research is concentrated within a limited number of countries and institutions, with notable collaboration emerging among scholars from Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Thematic mapping identifies several dominant clusters, including halal certification and logistics, consumer behaviour, sustainability, and destination management. However, the intersection between halal tourism operations and supply chain governance remains underexplored.
Research limitations – The study is limited to publications indexed in Scopus and to works published in English. Despite this limitation, the results provide a valuable reference point for future research directions, particularly for scholars seeking to expand the conceptual and methodological scope of halal tourism and supply chain research.
Originality/value – This study represents one of the first bibliometric analyses examining the nexus between halal tourism and supply chain management. By mapping the intellectual landscape and identifying emerging research frontiers, it contributes to a clearer understanding of how halal tourism and supply chains intersect.
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Publisher Name
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Yayasan Sinergi Riset dan Edukasi
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Publication Date Online
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December 18, 2025
