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. 2024 Sep 3:12:1435291.
doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1435291. eCollection 2024.

Developing an evaluation model for urban tourism competitiveness: combining community construction and community service to foster sustainable development of cities

Yueyang Zhao  1 , Wenxuan Shang  2 , Xiaochuan Qin  3 , Kaicheng Li  4
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Developing an evaluation model for urban tourism competitiveness: combining community construction and community service to foster sustainable development of cities

Yueyang Zhao et al. Front Public Health. .

Abstract

Introduction: This study aims to develop a comprehensive evaluation model for urban tourism competitiveness in China. Given China's transition into a mature tourist destination, there is a pressing need for a framework that can assess the effectiveness of its urban tourism strategies. The model presented in this study is designed to provide a holistic understanding of the factors influencing urban tourism competitiveness in the Chinese context.

Methods: The methodology employed in this study combines both qualitative and quantitative approaches. A modified version of Porter's Diamond Model serves as the primary framework, augmented by the IMD World Competitiveness Center: International Institute for Management Development (IMD) framework to incorporate social governance and environmental dimensions. To derive comprehensive scores for sustainable development, a linear weighted evaluation method was used, incorporating the coefficient of variation entropy weight method. This approach allows for a quantitative assessment of urban tourism competitiveness from 2008 to 2019.

Results: The key findings of the study reveal significant challenges within the current urban tourism landscape in China. These challenges include homogeneous competition, a lack of strategic management, and insufficient service quality. Furthermore, the study identifies the need for greater emphasis on sustainable tourism development, balancing economic benefits with the preservation of cultural and natural assets.

Discussion: Based on the findings, the study proposes several solutions to address the identified challenges. These solutions include creating boutique inland tourism routes, developing unique urban tourism brands, and enhancing regional cooperation and management practices. Additionally, the study emphasizes the importance of integrating community development and services into the evaluation model to foster sustainable tourism development. The proposed solutions offer actionable insights for policymakers and planners seeking to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of urban tourism in China.

Keywords: competitiveness; evaluation model; sustainable development; urban tourism; urban tourism competitiveness.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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Figure 1
Statistics of China's total domestic tourism revenue from 2015 to 2020.
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Figure 2
Diamond model.
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Figure 3
Model of urban tourism competitiveness.
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Figure 4
Comprehensive sustainable development score and system scores for Guilin City (2008–2019).
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Figure 5
Modernization levels of urban infrastructure in various cities.
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Figure 6
Trends in sustainable development scores for Guilin City (2008–2019).
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Figure 7
Fluctuations in landscape resource system scores and sustainable development levels for Guilin City (2008–2019).
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