Three-step optimization based on a multi-model of rural tourism sites

Area of Science:

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Tourism Geography
• Spatial Analysis

Background:

• Rural tourism is crucial for rural revitalization and urban-rural development.
• Tourism demand is shifting from urban to rural areas due to socio-economic changes.
• Optimizing rural tourism accessibility is key for balanced development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To enhance the accessibility of rural tourism sites in Wuhan's metropolitan fringe.
• To address the uneven distribution of rural tourism destinations.
• To improve tourism efficiency and equity in rural Wuhan.

Main Methods:

• Utilized 'quantity-location-capacity' principles.
• Integrated environmental conditions with location-allocation and algorithmic models.
• Analyzed spatial distribution and accessibility of rural tourism sites.

Main Results:

• Wuhan's rural tourism destinations exhibit uneven distribution, with suburbs showing higher accessibility.
• Identified eight new potential rural tourism locations based on optimization and cost analysis.
• Reduced accessibility disparities, leading to improved tourism efficiency and equity.

Conclusions:

• The study provides actionable recommendations for rural tourism planning and development strategies.
• Offers valuable insights for academic research methods in spatial planning and tourism.
• Highlights the importance of accessibility optimization for equitable rural tourism development.