Promoting Local Economy Development with Integration of Culture and Tourism

Abstract

The local economy development is badly in need of the support of culture and tourism. Culture is considered as the soul of tourism, so only the tourism resources with culture can be equipped with lasting charm. However, tourism is the important foundation of cultural development, which is able to promote the development of cultural industry. Cultural tourism industry which combines culture and tourism will inevitably better explore local culture, strengthen local tourism, and promote the local economy adjustment and economic transition. Therefore, integration of culture and tourism has become the vital direction of local economy transition and development. This paper analyzes the relationship between culture and tourism, lists the promoting effects of integration of culture and tourism on local economy development, and puts forward local economy developing strategy in view of integration of culture and tourism.