Research on Strategic Planning for Sustainable Development of Tourism

Abstract

Aa significant component of the global economy, tourism has contributed to substantial economic growth while posing multifaceted challenges to sustainable development in environmental, social, and economic dimensions. This study systematically analyzes the environmental challenges faced by the tourism industry, such as overexploitation of natural resources, ecosystem degradation, climate change, and waste management; economic challenges, including the trade-off between economic development and environmental protection and the imbalance in resource allocation; and social challenges, such as cultural preservation, local community engagement, social impacts, and inequitable benefit distribution. To address these issues, the study proposes strategic planning for sustainable tourism development, including measures such as controlling resource exploitation intensity, strengthening ecosystem protection, developing strategies to tackle climate change, optimizing resource allocation mechanisms, promoting regional coordination, enhancing community participation, and ensuring equitable benefit distribution. By exploring sustainable development pathways, the research further integrates strategies like "Internet+Tourism," eco-tourism promotion, cultural-tourism integration, and the adoption of international experiences to support high-quality tourism development both theoretically and practically. This study aims to provide effective solutions and practical references for policymakers, tourism enterprises, and academic researchers.