Scientific production on tourism experience in Scopus: a bibliometric study

Tourism experience has become a central element in the tourism industry.The bibliometric study aimed to map the scientific production of tourism experience in scientific articles available in Scopus, identifying the main trends, emerging research areas, and knowledge gaps.A search was conducted using the descriptor "tourism experience" in the title, abstract, and keywords of scientific articles.The results were processed in Biblioshiny to analyze the most relevant journals, authors with the highest impact, etc.The research was complemented by content analysis of the selected articles to identify the main lines of research.The global leadership of China in generating studies on tourism experience was revealed, while the United States stands out for the quality and impact of its research.There is a trend toward studying memorable tourism experiences concerning constructs such as perceived image, satisfaction, and loyalty.Tourism experience research has developed from different perspectives, including the co-creation of experiences, the impact of technology, and the importance of authenticity.The field of tourism experience is well established, with a growing scientific output; however, there are emerging research areas.