KnE Social Sciences

Published date: Dec 03 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The 5th International Conference on Tourism, Gastronomy, and Tourist Destination (TGDIC 2025)

Pages: 373 - 383

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i29.20280

Ira Brunchilda Hubnerirahubner@gmail.comUniversitas Pelita Harapan, Jakarta

Myrza RahmanitaTrisakti Institute of Tourism, Jakarta

Surya Fadjar BoedimanTrisakti Institute of Tourism, Jakarta

This study explores the role of stakeholder engagement in the implementation of green events, an increasingly critical component of sustainable tourism development. While earlier research has largely emphasized technical aspects such as waste management, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction, this paper highlights the importance of governance, collaboration, and social participation in ensuring sustainable outcomes. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted using Scopus-indexed publications from 2014 to 2024. From an initial 390 records, 132 articles were retained after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Bibliometric mapping with VOSviewer was employed to identify research trends, thematic clusters, and intellectual structures. In contrast, thematic coding was applied to extract key insights regarding stakeholder roles and challenges in green event implementation. Results indicate that stakeholder engagement enhances sustainable awareness, legitimizes green initiatives, and strengthens collaborative governance, making it a central determinant of successful green event practices. However, challenges such as regulatory gaps, conflicting interests, high implementation costs, and limited sustainability literacy persist. The study suggests that policymakers should develop localized green event guidelines, strengthen multi-stakeholder platforms, and provide incentives for sustainable practices. Capacity building, awareness programs, and the integration of digital technologies are also recommended to foster inclusive and effective stakeholder participation in green event governance.

Keywords: stakeholder engagement, green event, bibliometric

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