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Analytical study on the coupling coordination degree of tourism and urban development—Taking Shaanxi as an example

Tourism has been instrumental in fostering regional economic growth, enhancing the quality of life of residents, and boosting the image of urban areas in Shaanxi, thanks to the accelerated economic and social development of recent years. Nevertheless, the issue of aligning urban development and tourism in terms of space, resources, and the industrial chain remains a significant concern. This paper establishes an evaluation index system for tourism and urban development in the Shaanxi region from 2009 to 2019. It then employs the systematic coupling coordination model to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the coupling coordination degree of tourism and urban development in the region, as well as its various influencing factors. The study demonstrates that the coupling and coordination degree of tourism and urban development in the Shaanxi region exhibited a trend of continuous improvement from 2009 to 2019. The region underwent three stages of development: “uncoordinated development (2009–2011), transformation development (2012–2016), and coordinated development (2017–2019).” The coupling coordination level was elevated from “mild dissonance” to “intermediate coordination” in 2019. In contrast, the tourism economic development of Shaanxi cities remains unequal, as evidenced by the existence of two distinct categories of development: the “lagging tourism economy” and the “coordinated tourism economy.” The findings of this investigation indicate that the general trend of urban development and tourism in Shaanxi is favorable; however, the disparities in the progress of the tourism economy among cities necessitate additional regional coordination and cooperation. The theoretical support for the relevant research and a reference basis for tourism development planning and urban policy making are provided by the evaluation index system and the systematic coupling coordination model proposed in this paper. This will facilitate the sustainable and coordinated development of the tourism industry and cities in Shaanxi.

Digital economy empowers urban green transformation for sustainable development

Yiran Wang, Xiaolu Lv, Shi Yin

Article ID: 2680
Vol 5, Issue 1, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/ec.v5i1.2680

Received: 7 March 2024; Accepted: 3 April 2024; Available online: 10 April 2024; Issue release: 30 June 2024

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With the acceleration of urbanization and the intensification of environmental issues, China is actively transitioning to a digital green economy development model, covering the application of digital technologies, sustainable economies, environmental protection, green infrastructure and transportation, digital management, and social inclusion. The model aims to improve urban efficiency through digital innovation, reduce resource waste, achieve a balance between economic growth and environmental protection, and improve residents’ quality of life. Despite some progress, challenges remain, such as the digital divide, financial pressures, and inadequate environmental regulation. This paper selects the data from 2008 to 2022 for research and uses Eviews software to conduct multiple linear regression analysis and testing. It aims to explore the application of digital technology in urban management, promote the development of the green economy, and analyze and improve the problems in the digital green economy so as to promote sustainable urban development.

Keywords

urban green transformation; digital economy; green development index; sustainable development; dual carbon target

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