The provided content from 235 to 259 includes eight articles related to tourism development and competitiveness. The studies explore topics such as the role of individual entrepreneurs in rural tourism destinations, creative food clusters for rural development, environmental knowledge management, and organizational resilience in the tourism sector. Other areas of focus include the impact of formal institutions on tourism performance, value creation through tourism experiences, and the relationship between tourism development, energy consumption, and environmental degradation. The articles provide insights into the complexities and challenges of promoting sustainable tourism development and enhancing competitiveness for rural destinations.