Evaluation of ice and snow tourism development efficiency and influencing factor analysis in Northeast China from the perspective of ecological environment
Ice and snow tourism,as a unique form of tourism,not only has significant economic value but also exerts profound impacts on regional ecological environments and social cultures.Due to its unique geographical and climatic conditions,Northeast China has become an important destination for ice and snow tourism in Chi-na.On the one hand,ice and snow tourism has brought significant economic benefits to Northeast China.It has promoted local economic development,increased employment opportunities,and improved infrastructure.This influx of tourism-related activities has stimulated various sectors,creating a ripple effect that boosts the overall economy of the region.The economic gains have allowed for better services,enhanced public facilities,and an improved quality of life for the residents.On the other hand,ice and snow tourism faces several challenges,in-cluding ecological and environmental pressures as well as social and cultural impacts.Without effective manage-ment,these challenges can lead to environmental degradation,resource depletion,and cultural homogenization.The natural landscapes that attract tourists are at risk of being damaged by overuse,and the local culture may be-come diluted as it adapts to cater to tourists.Currently,the development of ice and snow tourism in Northeast China is also encountering several difficulties and bottlenecks.One major issue is the regional imbalance in tour-ism development.While some areas,particularly those along the coast,have advanced rapidly,inland areas lag behind,resulting in uneven distribution of tourism benefits.Another significant challenge is the lack of scale ef-ficiency,which hampers the overall effectiveness of the tourism industry in the region.Many areas struggle with unstable resource development,where inconsistent investment and planning lead to sporadic growth and under-utilization of tourism potential.These problems not only constrain the sustainable development of ice and snow tourism but also affect the overall competitiveness of the region's tourism industry.To address these issues,this paper uses the three-stage super-efficiency SBM model to measure the efficiency of ice and snow tourism devel-opment in Northeast China.Combined with the pressure-state-response theory,the panel Tobit model is used to analyze the influencing factors of efficiency.The main conclusions are as follows:(1)Analyzing the temporal characteristics,the development efficiency of ice and snow tourism in Northeast China from 2015 to 2023 shows an overall fluctuating upward trend.However,the main cause of inefficiency is identified as scale efficiency.Despite the upward trend,the fluctuations indicate periods of both progress and setbacks,reflecting the complex dynamics of tourism development in the region.(2)From the perspective of spatial characteristics,the efficien-cy of ice and snow tourism development in Northeast China from 2015 to 2023 exhibits a spatial distribution pat-tern of"decreasing from coastal to inland areas".This spatial gradient highlights significant regional disparities in tourism development.The formation of two major ice and snow tourism circles centered around Shenyang and Harbin underscores the concentration of tourism activities and resources in these areas.The average efficiency values follow a descending order from Liaoning Province,Jilin Province,Heilongjiang Province,to the eastern part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.Most cities have not reached the ideal state,revealing prominent is-sues of regional imbalance and instability in the development of ice and snow tourism resources.(3)The results of the influencing factors calculation show that the development efficiency of ice and snow tourism in Northeast China is affected by various factors related to urban pressure,state,and response.Specifically,the pressure ex-erted by increasing tourist numbers and activities,the current state of tourism infrastructure and environmental conditions,and the response measures implemented by local governments and communities all play crucial roles.When developing the ice and snow tourism industry,it is essential to balance social pressures with ecolog-ical pressures.Strengthening social response mechanisms is vital to mitigate these pressures.This highlights the necessity of addressing regional disparities and promoting balanced development across different areas.
Northeast Chinaecological environmentice and snow tourismefficiencysuper efficiency SBM
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