Mapping China's sports tourism projects: regional imbalances, urban agglomerations, and driving forces

These findings highlight the combined effects of natural endowments, cultural resources, and institutional support on sports tourism development. This study advances the theoretical understanding of STP spatial dynamics and provides practical insights for optimising resource allocation, narrowing regional disparities, and promoting the sustainable growth of China's sports tourism industry.

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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
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2026-03-04
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2026.1761223
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Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
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Mapping China's sports tourism projects: regional imbalances, urban agglomerations, and driving forces

Fumeng Zhao
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
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Mapping China's sports tourism projects: regional imbalances, urban agglomerations, and driving forces

Fumeng Zhao
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Abstract

These findings highlight the combined effects of natural endowments, cultural resources, and institutional support on sports tourism development. This study advances the theoretical understanding of STP spatial dynamics and provides practical insights for optimising resource allocation, narrowing regional disparities, and promoting the sustainable growth of China's sports tourism industry.

Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingVol. 8
Yeungnam University (KR)
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Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
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