For a long time,it has been argued that the theories and practices devoted to urban planning and management should conform to the fundamental role of planning policies in the production of urban space,but not merely t...For a long time,it has been argued that the theories and practices devoted to urban planning and management should conform to the fundamental role of planning policies in the production of urban space,but not merely the spatial distribution of the produced services.Towards this wider connotation,this study introduces the notion of Railwayscape,grounded on the theory of‘The Production of Space’,to examine the role of railway station districts as catalysts of urban development through the social production of urban space.The present research sets out to establish the notion of Railwayscape and apply it in a railway heritage,i.e.,the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway(DHR)and its point of inception,Siliguri City,India.Accordingly,a criteria-based evaluation of four railway station districts(New Jalpaiguri,Siliguri Town,Siliguri Junction,and Sukna)in Siliguri and its surroundings was performed.The information regarding the selected four railway station districts is obtained through field observation and key informant consultation,supplemented by published literature and remote sensing data.This evaluation is succeeded by the strengths,weaknesses,opportunities and threats(SWOT)analysis accentuating the potential strengths,weaknesses,opportunities and threats associated with the selected four railway station districts and their prospects to become the potential Railwayscape.The results of this research show that there is no railway station district in Siliguri that can fully meet the demands of the locals and tourists,therefore,relfecting a lack of awareness of the historical values of these districts.The results also indicate that there are significant differences in the relative potentials of railway station districts to become the Railwayscape in urban environment.The outcomes of this research,therefore,are expected to encourage policy-making insitutions and practitioners to realise the‘place value’of some railway station districts and their potentials to yield better economic,social and structural virtue for a wide range of actors.展开更多
With the world’s attention firmly on China(PRC)in the run-up to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games,the Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA)has produced a landmark report on how the country’s tourism potential can be ma...With the world’s attention firmly on China(PRC)in the run-up to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games,the Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA)has produced a landmark report on how the country’s tourism potential can be maximised. Endorsed by the China National Tourism Administration(CNTA), and sponsored by Visa,’Realising China’s Tourism Potential: Recommendations for Future Development’is the first definitive international study that presents a roadmap for growth and management of the US$100bn industry.展开更多
Traditional music is an important component of cultural heritage.However,studies have scarcely explored the tourism development potential and the obstacle factors of traditional music.This study takes Xiangxi as the r...Traditional music is an important component of cultural heritage.However,studies have scarcely explored the tourism development potential and the obstacle factors of traditional music.This study takes Xiangxi as the research site,constructs an evaluation index system,and utilizes survey and geographical methods.The major research results are as follows:First,the average potential of resource endowment,tourism industry development,and socio-economic conditions are 0.28,0.36,and 0.24,respectively.The potential of resource endowment is higher in the west and lower in the east,that of tourism industry development is higher in the north and south and lower in the center,and that of socio-economic conditions is higher in the south and lower in the north.Second,the comprehensive potential is 0.29,which is higher in the northwest and southwest regions.Coordination in most administrative units is at a medium level,and most regions have obvious advantages in resource endowment.Third,the primary obstacle factor is socio-economic conditions(39.21%),followed by resource endowment(30.73%)and tourism industry development(30.06%).The administrative units can be classified into four groups:socio-economic condition obstacle,resource endowment and tourism industry development obstacles,resource endowment and socio-economic condition obstacles,and tourism industry development and socio-economic condition obstacles.The highest priority goals for Xiangxi involve economic development and the integration of modern technologies to stimulate passenger flow.For reg traditional music items(eastern area of Xiangxi),tourism development should be restrained and other resources with stronger inherent advantages should be exploited.This study explored the quantification of traditional music tourism potential,representing a novel breakthrough in this field of research.The indicator system and research methods used in this study can provide guidance and methodological references for cultural heritage research.The suggestions proposed in this article contribute to the rational development and effective protection of cultural heritage resources and the healthy development of the tourism industry.展开更多
基金University Grants Commission for the Junior Research Fellowship(Ref No.190510006296).
文摘For a long time,it has been argued that the theories and practices devoted to urban planning and management should conform to the fundamental role of planning policies in the production of urban space,but not merely the spatial distribution of the produced services.Towards this wider connotation,this study introduces the notion of Railwayscape,grounded on the theory of‘The Production of Space’,to examine the role of railway station districts as catalysts of urban development through the social production of urban space.The present research sets out to establish the notion of Railwayscape and apply it in a railway heritage,i.e.,the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway(DHR)and its point of inception,Siliguri City,India.Accordingly,a criteria-based evaluation of four railway station districts(New Jalpaiguri,Siliguri Town,Siliguri Junction,and Sukna)in Siliguri and its surroundings was performed.The information regarding the selected four railway station districts is obtained through field observation and key informant consultation,supplemented by published literature and remote sensing data.This evaluation is succeeded by the strengths,weaknesses,opportunities and threats(SWOT)analysis accentuating the potential strengths,weaknesses,opportunities and threats associated with the selected four railway station districts and their prospects to become the potential Railwayscape.The results of this research show that there is no railway station district in Siliguri that can fully meet the demands of the locals and tourists,therefore,relfecting a lack of awareness of the historical values of these districts.The results also indicate that there are significant differences in the relative potentials of railway station districts to become the Railwayscape in urban environment.The outcomes of this research,therefore,are expected to encourage policy-making insitutions and practitioners to realise the‘place value’of some railway station districts and their potentials to yield better economic,social and structural virtue for a wide range of actors.
文摘With the world’s attention firmly on China(PRC)in the run-up to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games,the Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA)has produced a landmark report on how the country’s tourism potential can be maximised. Endorsed by the China National Tourism Administration(CNTA), and sponsored by Visa,’Realising China’s Tourism Potential: Recommendations for Future Development’is the first definitive international study that presents a roadmap for growth and management of the US$100bn industry.
基金Project of Hunan Provincial Social Science Achievement Evaluation Committee,No.XSP2023GLC023Excellent Youth Program of the Education Department of Hunan Province,No.22B0692+2 种基金National Natural Science Fundation of China,No.41971191,No.42171213Project of Hunan University of Arts and Science,No.22BSQD15Project of Henan Philosophy and Social Sciences,No.2022BJJ026。
文摘Traditional music is an important component of cultural heritage.However,studies have scarcely explored the tourism development potential and the obstacle factors of traditional music.This study takes Xiangxi as the research site,constructs an evaluation index system,and utilizes survey and geographical methods.The major research results are as follows:First,the average potential of resource endowment,tourism industry development,and socio-economic conditions are 0.28,0.36,and 0.24,respectively.The potential of resource endowment is higher in the west and lower in the east,that of tourism industry development is higher in the north and south and lower in the center,and that of socio-economic conditions is higher in the south and lower in the north.Second,the comprehensive potential is 0.29,which is higher in the northwest and southwest regions.Coordination in most administrative units is at a medium level,and most regions have obvious advantages in resource endowment.Third,the primary obstacle factor is socio-economic conditions(39.21%),followed by resource endowment(30.73%)and tourism industry development(30.06%).The administrative units can be classified into four groups:socio-economic condition obstacle,resource endowment and tourism industry development obstacles,resource endowment and socio-economic condition obstacles,and tourism industry development and socio-economic condition obstacles.The highest priority goals for Xiangxi involve economic development and the integration of modern technologies to stimulate passenger flow.For reg traditional music items(eastern area of Xiangxi),tourism development should be restrained and other resources with stronger inherent advantages should be exploited.This study explored the quantification of traditional music tourism potential,representing a novel breakthrough in this field of research.The indicator system and research methods used in this study can provide guidance and methodological references for cultural heritage research.The suggestions proposed in this article contribute to the rational development and effective protection of cultural heritage resources and the healthy development of the tourism industry.
