The Spatial Synergy of the Ice–Snow Tourism Industry and Its Related Industries in Jilin Province

Abstract

The rapid development of the ice–snow tourism industry in recent years has promoted the sustainable development of the regional economy, and it has become one of the critical supporting industries affecting local economic development. However, there is an obvious imbalance in the ice–snow tourism industry in the region, resulting in significant differences in the synergy between the ice–snow tourism industry and its related industries in the country. This study used grey relation analysis, Copula joint function, and structural equation methods to analyze the correlation and interaction between the ice–snow tourism industry and other regional industries. It analyzed the synergistic relationship between the ice–snow tourism industry and its related industries in Jilin Province. The results showed that the ice–snow tourism industry highly correlates with the financial, real estate, and other service industries. The contribution rate of ice–snow tourism to the three closely related service industries has reached 25.1%. This study provides decision-making support for the synergistic development of regional and ice–snow industries.