Potential Economic Contribution of Regional Tourism Development in China: A Comparative Analysis

Pratt, Stephen (2015) Potential Economic Contribution of Regional Tourism Development in China: A Comparative Analysis. International Journal of Tourism Research, 17 (3). pp. 303-312. ISSN 1099-2340

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Abstract

Abstract The tourism industry in China has increased dramatically in recent years. Tourism development has been somewhat asymmetric with east coast provinces developing faster than others. This research compares and contrasts the potential economic contribution of tourism across China's provinces. Because of larger multiplier effects, the more economically developed provincial economies will experience greater economic benefits as a result of further increases in tourism. However, several inland provinces are also poised to benefit from increased tourism. Increases in visitor arrivals in these provinces have the potential to benefit both the tourism sectors and those sectors that demand and supply services to these industries. This is an attractive source of economic development in lesser developed provinces. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	China inbound tourism, tourism development, economic impact, economic linkages, input-output analysis, China region
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) > School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Depositing User:	Stephen Pratt
Date Deposited:	13 Feb 2019 23:27
Last Modified:	13 Feb 2019 23:27
URI:	https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/11198

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