The Impacts of Tourism Development on Urban–Rural Integration: An Empirical Study Undertaken in the Yangtze River Delta Region

A viable pathway towards achieving shared prosperity is made possible by the growth of tourism, which encourages movement urban and rural elements. This harmonious alignment tourism development urban–rural integration also helps to narrow gap between areas. study uses a set panel regression models investigate whether promotes within 41 cities in Yangtze River Delta Region China from 2010 2020. The findings show that effect on significantly positive, displaying significant heterogeneity across various times city sizes. Furthermore, exhibits threshold city-type concerning integration. demonstrates continuous along with expansion economic growth. However, impact distinct promotional effect, its positive appears be weakened.