Karst Tourism Research in China:Review and Prospect
Karst tourism practice is crucial for the economic and social development of karst regions,necessitating systematic academic research for scientific guidance.Consequently,reviewing and forecasting karst tourism research is imperative.Currently,there is a scarcity of literature summarizing knowledge and reflecting on issues within the domestic karst tourism research system.This article reviews and summarizes representative literature on domestic karst tourism since 1985.It systematically examines research topics and methods in this field,identifies research gaps,constructs a research framework,and proposes future research directions.The study findings are as follows.1.Domestic karst tourism research has evolved through an embryonic stage(1985-1996),a development stage(1997-2009),and a stable stage(2010-present).2.Research topics include the basic connotation,development,and utilization of karst tourism resources,the brand image of karst tourism destinations,karst rural tourism,poverty alleviation and development,and the impact and sustainable development of karst tourism.3.Research methods encompass both qualitative and quantitative analyses,with relatively rich qualitative research findings.4.Academic attention to karst tourism fluctuates,often with low research quality and lacking a systematic approach.5.Future research should strengthen foundational,empirical,and contemporary studies of karst tourism.
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