Abstract
This study has examined the role of information and communication technology (ICT) and Silk Road infrastructure for tourism development of China. The investigation also explored the tourism-led economic growth hypothesis for the nation of China. The findings of the examination specified that the emergence of ICT has a positive effect on tourism development in China. Moreover, the infrastructure also plays a vital role in the development of international tourism in China. The current investigation analysed the tourism-led growth hypothesis and found that tourist arrivals have a significant share in the economic growth of China. The study revealed that the adoption of ICT magnifies the tourism development that led to economic growth.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 965-977 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2019, © 2019 Asia Pacific Tourism Association.
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Keywords
- ARDL
- Chinese tourism industry
- Granger causality
- ICT
- TLGH
- Western Silk Road project
- economic growth
- infrastructure
- population
- tourism development
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
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