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Tourism in Underdeveloped Regions: A Double-Edged Sword for Economic Growth and Sustainability

Authors
Xinzhi Pan1, *
1The Cooper Union for the Advancements of Science and Art, New York, USA
*Corresponding author. Email: Cindypan0823@gmail.com
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Xinzhi Pan
Available Online 11 November 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-475-4_62How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Tourism; Economic revitalization; Cultural heritage; Infrastructure development
Abstract

Tourism development in underdeveloped regions presents a paradox: while it offers a pathway to economic revitalization through employment, market stimulation, and infrastructure improvements, it also generates significant challenges to sustainability. This study adopts a multidisciplinary approach combining economic analysis, case study, and visual art interpretation to examine tourism’s dual impact in Mainland China, focusing on Guizhou Province. It reveals how tourism drives growth while exacerbating issues such as foreign capital-driven economic leakage, governance strain, environmental degradation, and cultural commodification. The study emphasizes the critical role of central government intervention in mitigating these challenges through policy tools that support equitable capital distribution, cultural and ecological preservation, and diversification into complementary sectors. A reflective screen print artwork visually captures these layered tensions, underscoring the need for vertically integrated, state-led governance to ensure tourism serves as a sustainable and inclusive development strategy.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 10th International Conference on Modern Management, Education and Social Sciences (MMET 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
11 November 2025
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978-2-38476-475-4
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-475-4_62How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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