Spatial and temporal evolution of ecotourism development level and its driving factors under the perspective of sustainable development: the case of Ili river valley
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Ecotourism development in the Ili River Valley shows continuous improvement with a distinct spatial pattern. Economic factors significantly drive ecotourism growth, highlighting the need for integrated strategies for sustainable development.
Area Of Science
- Sustainable Tourism
- Ecotourism Development
- Regional Economic Geography
Background
- Ecotourism is a sustainable model addressing ecological concerns in tourism.
- Evaluating ecotourism development is crucial for regional sustainable growth.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the ecotourism development level in ten counties and cities in the Ili River Valley from 2010-2019.
- To analyze the temporal and spatial evolution characteristics of ecotourism.
- To identify the driving factors influencing ecotourism development.
Main Methods
- Entropy weight TOPSIS approach for development level evaluation.
- Standard deviation ellipse, classic Markov chain, and spatial Markov chain for temporal-spatial analysis.
- Geographic detectors for exploring driving factors.
Main Results
- Ecotourism growth rates vary, with a continuously improving comprehensive development level.
- A spatial pattern of 'high in the north, low in the south' was observed, with a stable northwest-southeast migration trend.
- Tourism income and economic development significantly impact ecotourism; reception capacity and industrial structure are increasingly influential.
Conclusions
- Ecotourism development in the Ili River Valley is progressing, albeit with spatial disparities.
- Economic and industrial factors are key drivers, with ecological environment level having less direct impact.
- Findings provide a scientific basis for enhancing ecotourism and promoting sustainable growth in the region.
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