Antecedents and consequences of tourism gentrification: A systematic literature review

Abstract

This study explores the antecedents and consequences of tourism gentrification, a process marked by socio-economic and environmental transformations driven by tourism development in specific destinations. Using a systematic literature review approach, the study identifies and synthesizes existing research to build a conceptual understanding of the phenomenon. Key antecedents of tourism gentrification include urban change, place attachment, social and cultural capital, mobility, rent gap, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, sustainability concerns, and the growth of the leisure economy. Conversely, the consequences observed in the literature encompass community responses, resident perceptions, the arrival of newcomers, host-tourist interactions, perceived value shifts, changes in residential attitudes, value co-creation, life satisfaction, local support, and residential displacement. The findings reveal a complex interplay between economic, social, and cultural dynamics that shape how tourism reshapes communities and spaces. By mapping out these drivers and outcomes, this study contributes a comprehensive conceptual overview of tourism gentrification. The review offers practical implications for urban planners, policymakers, and tourism stakeholders, emphasizing the need for context-specific strategies to mitigate adverse impacts on local communities while promoting sustainable tourism development. The study also calls for future research employing mixed methods to examine the interconnections among factors and to provide deeper, location-sensitive policy insights.