The Essence of Study and Learning Tourism

Background: Study and learning tourism is not a new concept. They still fall under the category of educational tourism. The development of study and learning tourism is beneficial for students to apply what they have learned. It not only expands the boundaries of the tourism industry but also meets the needs of the education sector. However, existing research still holds inconsistent views on the essence of study and learning tourism. Aim: This study aimed to define the significance and functions of study and learning tourisms through literature retrieval and induction. Learning tourism: Research has found that study and learning tourisms possess value and significance in terms of culture, tourism, education, and local rural revitalization. Moreover, study and learning tourism are an extension of formal school education. Their functions for tourists focus on enhancing their knowledge, skills and overall quality. Its functions for tourist destinations cover aspects such as brand promotion, cultural preservation and heritage, economic development, and ecological protection. Conclusion: As study and learning tourism is a combination of the tourism and education industries, they have attracted the attentions of an increasing number of researchers. If there are already studies exploring the application of tourism resources in the education industry and supplementing the deficiencies of traditional classroom learning. Future researchers can refer to this article to summarize key points and explore marketing issues of study and learning tourism destinations, tourist behavior problems, and the real impact on stakeholders.