The Emerging Golden Age of Chinese Tourism and its Historical Antecedents: A Thematic Investigation
The emerging Chinese domestic and outbound tourism markets may be viewed as part of broader processes of historical change and development in China. Tourism is not a new stage in China's economic development, but is a renaissance and reinvigoration of established economic activity that has roots dating far back into history. History has influenced tourism growth in China in terms of both traveler motivations and destination choice. Literature has influenced perspectives of attractive destinations within China and the Chinese diaspora has influenced international travel. This article examines the significance of China's travel history for the current and future development of tourism in China.
Keywords: China; Key words: History; Tourism development
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: 1: *School of Applied Economics, Tourism, and Marketing, Victoria University, Australia 2: †School of Hospitality, Tourism, and Marketing, Victoria University, Australia
Publication date: 01 March 2001
- Tourism, Culture & Communication is international in its scope and will place no restrictions upon the range of cultural identities covered, other than the need to relate to tourism and hospitality. The Journal seeks to provide interdisciplinary perspectives in areas of interest that may branch away from traditionally recognized national and indigenous cultures, for example, cultural attitudes toward the management of tourists with disabilities, gender aspects of tourism, sport tourism, or age-specific tourism.
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