Comparative Analysis of Campground Development in China and the United States: A Grounded Theory Approach

Jinyan Li

doi:10.54097/f95r7586

Authors

Jinyan Li

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/f95r7586

Keywords:

Campground; Camping tourism; Grounded Theory; Comparative analysis.

Abstract

In a global context where camping is increasingly recognized as a key leisure activity, this study examines the development discrepancies of campgrounds between countries, focusing on China and the United States. Employing Grounded Theory, it analyzes a natural resort in Beijing's Miyun district, identifying and categorizing 48 dimensions such as infrastructure, economic factors, management, environment, culture, and policy. These dimensions are then refined into three primary themes: development process, gap analysis, and optimization strategies. The study provides a detailed comparative analysis of these campgrounds across six key aspects, ultimately offering strategic recommendations for enhancing Chinese campground development. These recommendations focus on industrial growth, spatial planning, and operational improvements, contributing academic insights to the field of global leisure and campground development.

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