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Investigating spatial patterns and determinants of tourist attractions utilizing POI data: A case study of Hubei
Yuehua Jiang1, Wei Huang1,2, Xinxing Xiong1,2
1School of Business Administration, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan, 430073, China.
Abstract:
Exploring the spatial distribution characteristics of tourist attractions and the influencing factors is of significant importance for destination development, yet little relevant research has been conducted. This study explores the spatial patterns and determinants of tourist attractions using Hubei Province of China as a case based on the POI (Points of Interest) data, combined with standard deviation ellipse, GeoDetector method and so on. The results show that: (1) The distribution of tourist attractions in Hubei Province is concentrated in Wuhan and Huanggang. (2) The overall spatial patterns of tourist attractions in Hubei Province show a trend of "overall dispersion, partial concentration", with the direction of northwest-southeast. (3) The permanent population, passenger traffic volume, per capita GDP, and the added value of the tertiary industry are the primary factors influencing the spatial distribution of tourist attractions in Hubei Province. Additionally, topography and river systems factors also impact their distribution. This study provides critical information for theory and practice in terms of tourism resources optimization.
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