From Resource Endowment to Innovation-Driven Development: A Quantitative Analysis of the Integration Dynamics in Regional Cultural Tourism

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Lili Mou (Corresponding Author)
ROR School of Literature and History, WeiFang University, 261061, WeiFang, China
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Pengcheng wang
ROR School of Literature and History, WeiFang University, 261061, WeiFang, China

Abstract

This study addresses the critical transition of regional cultural tourism from traditional resource-dependency to an innovation-driven paradigm. Grounded in Dynamic Capabilities Theory, we develop a quantitative AHP-FCE framework to evaluate this structural shift. Using Shandong Province as an empirical case, the assessment yields a “Good” integration score (0.764), predominantly driven by static heritage endowments and economic scale. However, a critical “resource-innovation gap” emerges: technological innovation, despite being the most heavily weighted dynamic driver, significantly lags behind traditional resource utilization. This imbalance suggests potential constraints in the efficiency of resource-to-innovation conversion. Offering a transferable diagnostic tool for globally heritage-rich destinations, this study urges policymakers to pivot from physical scenic expansion toward digital R&D and talent cultivation to break the “resource curse” and build a sustainable cultural tourism ecosystem.  

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Mou, L., & wang, P. (2026). From Resource Endowment to Innovation-Driven Development: A Quantitative Analysis of the Integration Dynamics in Regional Cultural Tourism. Global Review of Humanities, Arts, and Society, 2(1), 29-35. https://doi.org/10.63802/grhas.V2.I1.262

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Issue Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Digital Transformations, Cultural Dynamics, and Critical Perspectives in Contemporary Society
Pages29-35
Published2026-02-27
DOI10.63802/grhas.V2.I1.262
SectionCase Studies
EISSN3052-539X
AccessOpen Access
Keywords
Cultural Tourism Integration Dynamic Capabilities Resource-Innovation Gap Resource Curse AHP-FCE Model
Data Availability Statement

The data supporting the findings of this study are obtained from publicly available sources, including the Shandong Statistical Yearbook (2023) and official statistical reports issued by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism. Processed datasets generated during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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