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International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology, 2025, 7(1); doi: 10.25236/IJFS.2025.070102.

Analysis of system structure and evaluation of competitiveness of small and medium-sized tourist cities from international perspective -- A case study of Qinhuangdao City

Author(s)

Nan Chunping, Si Dehua, Ding Linlin

Corresponding Author:
Nan Chunping
Affiliation(s)

Northeast Petroleum University, Qinhuangdao City, China

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to study the connotation, structure, content, environment and function of the competitiveness system of small and medium-sized tourism cities, analyze the operation mechanism of the competitiveness system of these cities, establish a competitiveness evaluation model of them, and take Qinhuangdao city as an example for empirical analysis. Under the background of the integrated development of the world economy, the competition of tourism city, a special function type city, is becoming more and more fierce, and the main competitive position of small and medium-sized tourist cities is becoming increasingly prominent, and the competitiveness of the cities has become a new research topic in economics and management circles at home and abroad. The evaluation of city competitiveness is an important part of the research on the competitiveness of small and medium-sized tourist cities. This paper points out that the management power of the government of small and medium-sized tourist cities is an important driving force for the improvement of their competitiveness, and the government's leading capabilities such as planning and driving force, management and supervision, and active participation in operation and marketing promote the improvement of the competitiveness of small and medium-sized tourist cities. Strengthening inter-regional cooperation is also an important force to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized tourism cities. It is very important to form industrial clusters in urban agglomerations and an environment conducive to cooperation. Macro and micro environments have a significant impact on the competitiveness of small and medium-sized tourism cities. Finally, in the empirical research part, this paper analyzes the evaluation results of Qinhuangdao's competitiveness, and puts forward countermeasures to improve its competitiveness.

Keywords

small and medium-sized tourist cities; Competitiveness system analysis; Competitiveness evaluation index system; Qinhuangdao

Cite This Paper

Nan Chunping, Si Dehua, Ding Linlin. Analysis of system structure and evaluation of competitiveness of small and medium-sized tourist cities from international perspective -- A case study of Qinhuangdao City. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 1: 7-11. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2025.070102.

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