Regional sustainability: Pressures and responses of tourism economy and ecological environment in the Yangtze River basin, China

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Feb. 24, 2023

The relationship between the tourism economy and ecological environment is under pressure, balancing this crucial for promoting regional sustainability. In study, Yangtze River basin, first largest river in Asia third world, was selected as focus area. spatial temporal characteristics of economic development environmental pressure from 2000 to 2019 were analyzed using index, index dynamic change decoupling process system studied dynamically analysis model. results show that (1) spatially, basin exhibits a pattern high east low west, south north. Ecological pressures varied greatly, with less upstream provinces more middle downstream provinces. (2) Temporally, economies Qinghai Tibet started lower but faster growth rate, while Hunan Hubei have higher starting point limited change. changes do not clear distribution pattern. (3) moving toward harmonious development. Achieving balance two systems maintaining

Language: Английский

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Tourism Ecological Efficiency and Sustainable Development in the Hanjiang River Basin: A Super-Efficiency Slacks-Based Measure Model Study

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(7), P. 6159 - 6159

Published: April 3, 2023

The Hanjiang River is one of the major tributaries Yangtze River, and Basin serves as an important link connecting western eastern regions China. As a significant tourist destination, development tourism industry in great significance for promoting local economic, social, environmental sustainability. study spatiotemporal evolution ecological efficiency beneficial optimizing investment resource elements protection high-quality area. In this paper, we used Super-Efficiency Slacks-Based Measure Model to calculate 12 cities from 2010 2019 measured its spatial agglomeration using ArcGIS software. results show that during period, presented phased characteristic first rising then falling over time heterogeneity decreasing downward-middle-upward staircase pattern spatially. addition, distribution exhibited obvious clustering dependence, with low-level homogenization phenomena, which requires strengthening cooperation coordination among neighboring achieve more efficient utilization higher-quality product development.

Language: Английский

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Developing Sustainable Behaviors for Underground Heritage Tourism Management: The Case of Persian Qanats, a UNESCO World Heritage Property

Land, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. 808 - 808

Published: April 2, 2023

The Persian Qanats, ancient underground aqueduct systems that have provided irrigation water to arid regions in Iran for over 3000 years, are recognized as a vital element of the country’s cultural heritage. Eleven these impressive structures been included on UNESCO World Heritage List, underlining their cultural, social, political, and physical significance. As heritage sites offer unique opportunity fostering territorial collaboration social capital between tourists local community, it is important develop comprehensive model influence behavior tourists, officials, natives treatment invaluable sites. This study aimed design sustainable tourism management Qanats listed properties. research employed theme analysis approach, utilizing statistical sample 22 base managers Qanat experts. used content thematic guarantees protection valuable by shaping natives. proposed serves guideline effective management, leading preservation significant future generations. In conclusion, this provides insights into promotion strong sense community.

Language: Английский

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Multiscenario Simulation of Land-Use Change in Hubei Province, China Based on the Markov-FLUS Model

Land, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. 744 - 744

Published: March 25, 2023

A goal of land change modelers should be to communicate scenarios future that show the variety possible landscapes based on consequences management decisions. This study employs Markov-FLUS model simulate land-use changes in Hubei Province multiple consider social, economic, and ecological policies using 18 driving factors, including point-of-interest data. First, was developed validated with historical data from 2000 2020. The then used 2020 2035 four scenarios: natural development, economic priority, protection, cultivated protection. results effectively simulates pattern Province, an overall accuracy 0.93 for use simulation Kappa coefficient FOM index also achieved 0.86 0.139, respectively. In all scenarios, remained primary type 2035, while construction showed increasing trend. However, there were large differences simulated patterns different scenarios. Construction expanded most rapidly priority scenario, it more slowly protection scenario. We designed scenario restrict rapid expansion land. development encroached forests. contrast, forests water areas well-preserved, decrease increase suppressed, resulting a improvement sustainability. Finally, spread curbed. conclusion, applied this has substantial implications effective utilization resources environment Province.

Language: Английский

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Reconceptualizing Customer Perceived Value in Hotel Management in Turbulent Times: A Case Study of Isfahan Metropolis Five-Star Hotels during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(8), P. 7022 - 7022

Published: April 21, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the tourism and hospitality industry. This study aims to reconceptualize concept of customer perceived value (CPV) in Isfahan’s five-star hotels during using grounded theory (GT) approach context qualitative research. objective this is explore key dimensions CPV identify main strategies that enhance by hotel customers. Data were collected with interviews 30 experts industry, MAXQDA software was used analyze data. dominant themes emerged from content analysis included health-oriented self-gratification value, financial quality emotional social epistemic information health security value. Additionally, subthemes identified trust, satisfaction, access. All these could potentially be employed sectors as solutions satisfaction pandemic. From a practical standpoint, provides insights managers or practitioners implement updated contribute knowledge development about sector, which can lead enhanced loyalty. article makes theoretical contributions literature on identifying new are relevant extension more comprehensive understanding crisis situations inform future research topic. also discusses directions.

Language: Английский

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An Empirical Study on the Tourist Cognitive Evaluations of Tourism Public Services in Xinjiang Province, China

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(5), P. 1712 - 1712

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

In the post-pandemic era, there has been a noticeable increase in tourism demand China, and comprehensive driving role of national economy social development become more pronounced. Tourism public service providers, which are led by government, urgently need to consider methods for enhancing efficacy services meet tourist demands, further attracting visitors, achieving sustainable high-quality industry. However, despite continuous enrichment enhancement content quality Chinese government departments, current research on government-provided underdeveloped areas is still relatively scarce terms tourists’ cognitive evaluations. Therefore, this study focuses five 5A-rated scenic Xinjiang, where 1122 valid questionnaires were distributed. using exploratory factor analysis confirmatory analysis, we established an evaluation system Xinjiang’s services. Paired sample t-tests importance–performance analyses (IPA) employed assess importance satisfaction aforementioned indicators. The results showed following: (1) scale comprised 47 measurement items across four dimensions exhibited high reliability, convergent validity, discriminant validity. (2) average score indicators was 3.90, thus indicating favorable assessment visitors. addition, highest noted well-established safety assurance mechanisms (4.46), lowest recorded facial recognition entry systems (3.35). (3) IPA suggest that aspects such as traffic guidance signage, affordability transportation, convenience access factors require maintenance. Clear guidelines warning systems, truthful promotion, emphasis protecting rights potential advantage area. promotion paid leave policies requires moderate attention, while intelligent parking lots, electronic all-in-one cards areas, one-click rescue necessitate improvement. These findings have significant practical implications construction tourism.

Language: Английский

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Features of Nautical Tourism in Portugal—Projected Destination Image with a Sustainability Marketing Approach

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(11), P. 8805 - 8805

Published: May 30, 2023

Nautical tourism stands out for its potential to achieve social-economic development in coastal and island destinations as a lever sustainable tourism. However, the lack of clear definition nautical at international level makes it difficult characterize it, case Portugal is no exception. In fact, despite enormous Portuguese tourism, there studies that this type destination. This paper intends make first attempt fill gap by assessing projected destination image with marketing approach. design research, content analysis methodology was applied. The data were collected from official websites legislation players analyzed through theoretical model deriving literature review. results provide identify main trends legislative framework, activities, networks players, support infrastructures findings practical useful insights stakeholders aiming improve image, well researchers identifying research gaps topics. study also provides new methodological contribution, proposing an approach marketing, which can be applied other destinations.

Language: Английский

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A Quantitative Model to Measure the Level of Culture and Tourism Integration Based on a Spatial Perspective: A Case Study of Beijing from 2000 to 2022

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(10), P. 4276 - 4276

Published: May 19, 2024

The integration of culture and tourism has become an important factor in the development cultural industry, a quantitative measure degree is for understanding promoting high-quality global industry. This study aims to put forward comprehensive analysis model show trend integration, analyze factors affecting regional heterogeneity integration. Using spatial quantification method entropy, coupling coordination model, geographical weighting this paper analyzes effect influencing various districts counties Beijing. results that resource endowment Beijing presents upward gradual spillover trend, with obvious east north. district gradually weakened from city center outside, but there still serious phenomenon two levels differentiation. Factors such as economic level, output, policy support, consumption level have on each Beijing, influence small.

Language: Английский

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Homestay Initiative

IGI Global eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 229 - 258

Published: April 25, 2025

The homestay initiative in Darjeeling's tea tourism sector empowers local women by integrating cultivation with tourism, fostering financial independence and cultural preservation. Despite promoting gender equality social participation, challenges like inadequate infrastructure, restrictive norms, limited resources persist. Inclusive policies, digital tools, training can enhance scalability. Embedding homestays into sustainable ensures equitable growth while preserving heritage.

Language: Английский

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The role of emotional mediation in the SOR framework: agricultural souvenirs and purchase intentions

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 25, 2025

Language: Английский

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