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Hiking plays a significant role in experiencing linear heritage, and gaining insights into the spatiotemporal distribution of hikers' behavior is imperative for effectively utilizing heritage resources. This study employed GPS trajectory data to examine the spatiotemporal patterns of hiking behavior on the Great Wall in Beijing and investigate the utilization patterns of heritage resources in hiking tourism. The results revealed that: there were notable variations in trajectory quantity among different months with extended activity durations, early finishing times, and an absence of nighttime activities. Spatially, the trajectories exhibited dispersion and uneven distribution, leading to the underutilization of numerous heritage resources. The distribution of starting and ending points of trajectories demonstrated a substantial correlation with neighboring natural villages. Consequently, this study offers valuable insights for informing decision-making processes related to the development, construction, and optimization of the scenic area along the Great Wall and the planning and design of tourist routes.

Sustainable mobility strategies in the locale could facilitate cultural routes' social, economic, cultural, and environmental mandates. The purpose of this article is to explore the beneficial practices of sustainable mobility on cultural routes through a systematic literature review. The ultimate objective is to summon the sustainable mobility strategies implemented on cultural routes that could positively affect the economic, social, environmental, and cultural environments of a destination. A systematic literature review was initiated through the protocol of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses methodology. The meta-synthesis approach resulted in identifying five sustainable mobility policy recommendations suitable for cultural route development. Slow mobility practices, drive tourism, mobility infrastructures along cultural routes, accessibility into cultural routes, and urban mobility are fundamental for the creation of an efficient sustainable mobility plan to support cultural routes and achieve a sustainable tourism future for regions.

Existing studies have highlighted the significance of touristic learning; however, few have explored the effectiveness of different learning contexts. This study employs a combination of spatial–temporal behavior analysis and survey research to investigate how activity context (static vs. interactive) and affectional context (positive vs. negative) influence visitors' spatial–temporal behaviors and learning outcomes in zoological theme parks. The results indicated that interactive contexts are more effective than static contexts in extending visitors' duration of stay, increasing the diversity of venues explored, and enhancing both emotion and learning outcomes of visitors. The moderating effect of affectional context is significant, with the positive context notably enhancing emotion and learning outcomes of visitors associated with the interactive context. Additionally, visitors' emotion played a mediating role in the relationship between activity contexts and learning outcomes. These empirical findings offer valuable practical implications for the design of educational experiences within theme parks.

As the cornerstone of traditional Chinese culture, Confucian culture significantly shapes personal values and behaviours. This study investigates the impact of Confucian culture on tourism development, from a supply-side perspective, using a sample of 269 Chinese cities between 2013 and 2019. The baseline results, validated through endogeneity tests and robustness checks, consistently indicate a positive correlation between Confucian culture and regional tourism growth. Utilising a chained multiple mediation model, the study delineates the primary mechanisms, showing that Confucianism bolsters tourism innovation by elevating labour quality and capital investment, thus propelling tourism development. Furthermore, the heterogeneity analysis demonstrates the synergistic effect of Confucian culture with formal institutions in advancing tourism. However, the positive effects of Confucian culture on tourism are attenuated by the effects of other cultures. These findings significantly contribute to the literature and offer valuable managerial implications.

This exploratory study evaluated visually impaired travelers' (VITs) psychological adaptations by identifying the travel constraints they anticipated before the trips and encountered when they arrived at the destinations, and the control strategies they employed to negotiate the constraints at the two travel stages. Semi-structured qualitative face-to-face interviews with 18 VITs and their caregivers were conducted. The findings demonstrated that participants were challenged with structural and intrapersonal constraints in these two travel stages and various control strategies were implemented. Selective primary control and compensatory primary control strategies were used to cope with constraints under the VITs' control by changing the external environment, whereas selective secondary control and compensatory secondary control strategies were used to cope with constraints beyond their control by altering one's inner world. This study comprehends how VITs psychologically adapt to the travel constraints they anticipate before and encounter during their trips. Practical implications were provided.

This study explores the tourism-led growth hypothesis (TLGH) by assessing the moderating role of sustainable competitiveness across 203 countries from 2000 to 2019. Utilizing the system generalized method of moments (SYS-GMM) approach, the analysis confirms that tourism contributes positively to economic growth, with variations observed across different income levels and degrees of competitiveness. The findings indicate that both low- and high-income countries experience enhanced economic benefits from tourism when competitiveness is prioritized. The study underscores the importance of developing sustainable competitiveness strategies as a means to amplify tourism's positive effects on economic growth. These insights provide a valuable basis for policymakers aiming to leverage tourism as a catalyst for sustainable economic development across diverse national contexts.

Environment, social, and governance (ESG) marketing activities are becoming increasingly crucial for business growth. This study surveys 322 participants in the US to determine the effects of consumer beliefs and attitudes toward travel agencies' ESG activities on consumer behavioral intentions. The moderating effects of tourism innovativeness and tourists' enjoyment are explored. The results reveal that environmental beliefs have a positive influence on attitudes toward ESG. Conversely, social and governance beliefs exhibit a positive impact solely on attitudes toward ESG advertisements, within the context of attitudes toward ESG in general. A positive attitude toward ESG advertising and branding activities influences the intention to repurchase. This study confirms that a positive attitude toward ESG branding activities has a positive effect on word of mouth. Tourist innovativeness plays a moderating role in the relationship between attitudes toward ESG advertising and word of mouth (WOM).

Wine tourism is gaining popularity as visitors seek unique experiences. This study investigated the effects of tangible and intangible factors on visitors' satisfaction with wine tourism. Free cancellation, multi-language support, tour guides, service animals, tasting fees, and refreshments positively affected satisfaction, while COVID-19 measures, larger groups, and more tastings had negative impacts. Positive emotions in reviews correlated with higher satisfaction, while negative emotions lowered it. The research contributes to understanding wine tourism and provides insights for operators to improve satisfaction and reform the industry post-pandemic.

Despite the significance of governance, few instruments are available to assess its practices in tourist destinations. This research endeavors to address that gap by proposing the tourist destination governance barometer (TDG barometer), a measurement tool that includes all governance dimensions. The objective is to provide destination authorities with a self-assessment instrument that will enhance their understanding of governance practices and ultimately lead to improved management. The TDG barometer encompasses seven governance dimensions: participation, coherence, openness, effectiveness, responsibility, know-how/quality, and simplicity. Comprising 31 attributes, the model is designed to be consistent, holistic, intensive, weighted, referable, comparable, and easy to apply. The final version of the TDG barometer has undergone rigorous evaluation by a panel of experts. It has been tested in a national organization evaluated with the EFQM excellence management model. Notably, the TDG barometer can be integrated with the EFQM model, enhancing its utility and effectiveness in destination management.