Cross-border Tourism Research Articles

Opportunities and Challenges For Developing Cross-Border Tourism On The Indonesia - Malaysia Border In Sambas District, West Kalimantan Province

This study analyzes the development of Cross-Border Tourism in the Indonesia-Malaysia border region in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan, in the perspective of Islamic Economics. The study focuses on the development patterns, opportunities, and challenges faced in the management of cross-border tourism. This research is descriptive qualitative with normative, conceptual, and comparative approaches, involving an analysis of the provisions of the Qur'an, Hadith, tourism theory, as well as a comparison of Cross-Border Tourism models. The results show that the development of cross-border tourism in Sambas Regency has significant potential in increasing tourist attraction and strengthening cross-border economic relations. The implementation of sharia principles, such as the provision of a Muslim-friendly environment, adequate access to worship, halal products, and sharia-based services, is an important factor in optimizing this potential. Despite the great opportunities, the main challenges include sub-optimal infrastructure, cross-border regulations, and synergy between stakeholders. Therefore, a sharia-based development strategy is needed to create sustainable and competitive tourism, while supporting inclusive regional economic development.

China-Central Asia Tourism Trains: Market Demand and Competition under the Belt and Road Initiative

Cross-border tourism initiatives are vital for fostering economic integration and cultural exchange, especially in regions with historical and geographical significance. This study examines the market demand and competitive positioning of the proposed China-Central Asia tourism train, a key initiative under the Belt and Road framework. Grounded in motivation and consumer value theories, the research analyzes travel motivations, consumer psychology, and market trends to identify demand preferences. A questionnaire survey was conducted to forecast market demand, complemented by competitive analysis of existing international tourism train routes. Findings highlight older travelers as the primary audience, favoring affordable pricing, flexible itineraries, and cultural immersion. Competitive analysis reveals the train’s potential to capitalize on Central Asia’s strategic Silk Road role through unique services and experiences. This study provides practical insights for cross-border tourism development, enhancing regional connectivity and promoting sustainable tourism under the Belt and Road Initiative.

Strategic Opportunities for Russian-Chinese Cooperation in Tourism in the Context of the Implementation of Large Cross-Border Projects

The purpose of the study is to identify the strategic opportunities for Russian-Chinese cooperation in the field of tourism in modern geopolitical situation, which have initiated a number of large foreign investors leaving the domestic tourism market and at the same time the formation of strategic niches for Chinese foreign direct investment in the economy, in particular, in the Russian tourism industry. Forming a favorable investment environment is an essential condition for stimulating business activity in the eastern regions of the Russian Federation for the government to undertake. On the other hand, the strategies and programs of the border regions of the Russian Far East development define the task of finding the optimal economic presence of China in key sectors of the country’s economy. The theory of strategy and methodology of strategizing by academician V. L. Kvint is defined as the theoretical and methodological basis of the study. According to the theory of strategy the primary thing when developing a new or adjusting an existing strategy of the object is to analyze trends, after that the external and internal environment, identify opportunities and determine strategic priority directions for the development of the strategized object.As a result of the research, the features of the development of Russian-Chinese cooperation in the field of tourism were determined, the portrait of the target Chinese tourist was formed, the strategic assessment of the level of infrastructure support for tourism development in the border regions of Russia and China and the strategic analysis of the regulatory and legal support for the development of Russian-Chinese tourism were carried out, the strategic priorities for infrastructural support of cross-border tourism were identified and proposals for the strategic development of cross-border Russian-Chinese tourism were formulated in general terms. The presented strategic directions and proposals for the cross-border tourism development will make it possible to realize the tourism potential of two states.

China–ASEAN Tourism Economic Relationship Network: A Geopolitical Risk Perspective

Despite extensive research on the network structure of tourism destinations, literature on the spatial network structure of cross-border tourism–economic connections is relatively limited, specifically the complex geopolitical relationship between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Thus, in this study we explored the relevant characteristics and influencing factors of the spatial structure of tourism economic networks. The results first indicate that the China–ASEAN tourism economic network exhibits distinct stage characteristics, with an ‘N’-shaped fluctuating growth trend, evolving from a point-like network to a multipolar development in spatial structure. In addition, China demonstrates a distinctive personality in the network and occupies a central leadership position. Secondly, an analysis of influencing factors shows that institutional distance and geographic distance have a significant impact on the network. Geopolitical risk plays a notable indirect moderating role in the network through its association with tourism policies and regulations, tourism promotion, and cooperation. This further reveals the diverse pathways through which geopolitical risk affects the network, providing a novel perspective for research on the tourism economic network.

POSSIBILITIES OF CREATING CROSS-BORDER TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN EAST-CENTRAL EUROPE

Tourism development is one of today's popular tools for mitigating regional inequalities, thus many regions see tourism as an opportunity to break out. This is no different in the case of border regions, where development in this direction is also supported by cross-border, EU-financed or (co-)financed programs. The aim of the paper is to investigate whether there is a real possibility of connecting the areas along the national borders for tourism purposes and creating sustainable tourism in these regions. The study examines the possibility of creating cross-border tourist destinations in three pre-selected areas in the Hungarian-Croatian, Hungarian-Slovenian and North-Western Hungarian-Slovakian border regions during the last two, already closed programming periods. Results of the research show, that cooperation between border countries for real tourism purposes is still possible today, and it only really aimed at creating uniform reception areas that ignore borders in a few cases. After the implementation of the programs, cross-border destinations as sellable tourist products were not created. The study shows that, in the case of two regions, the potential is given and the initiatives aimed at creating cross-border destinations are promising.

A Non-Compensatory Index of Community Participation in Cross-Border Tourism Development Processes

We propose a composite index to measure and benchmark community participation in cross-border tourism development processes. The index synthesizes information regarding three dimensions of this construct, deemed as very important by the extant literature: residents’ engagement in the planning process and willingness to proactively welcome tourists and provide tourist services directly through sharing-economy platforms. The latter aspect is crucial to develop a local tourist supply able to combine environmental sustainability and financial feasibility in marginal areas, where public funding is scarce and private investments are unprofitable. This study offers a methodological innovation using response rates to open-ended questions to measure residents’ engagement in tourism planning. By applying the ELECTRE III algorithm, which is non-compensatory and ensures reliability in the presence of a high degree of uncertainty, survey information is aggregated in a single figure, which can be easily interpreted by destination managers and policymakers. After COVID-19, in readying for the next pandemic, decision makers should find our index as a very relevant and useful tool for tourism recovery and innovation planning, including compliance with measures to prevent the spread of future infections. We apply the proposed index to ten Croatian and Italian lands involved in a European development project. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with residents, according to an availability sampling design. We obtained 879 valid questionnaires. The robustness of the resulting index is tested through an uncertainty and a sensitivity analysis.

CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CROSS-BORDER COLLABORATION: SHEDDING LIGHT ON OVERLOOKED DESTINATIONS

Purpose – The aim of this investigation is to explore opportunities for advancing cross-border tourism in the Iberian Peninsula. Methodology/Design/Approach – In this study, focus groups and in-depth interviews were conducted to both public and private stakeholders in the cross-border regions. Findings – Findings indicate that the cross-border areas in Portugal and Spain are perceived by stakeholders from both countries as familiar territories and also that there are signs of transnational cooperation. This indicates there is significant potential for the advancement of cross-border tourism in the Iberian Peninsula. Nonetheless, the study concludes that more initiatives are required, beginning with the creation of an adequate organization to build the cross-border destination. Originality of the research – The research delivers managerial insights to assist public and private actors in developing this cross-border destination, such as the need to curtail contextual expenses or accentuate the public sector’s role in stimulating private sector’s involvement in the process.

Positive Outcomes of Cross-Border Tourism Development Cooperation: A Case of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Positive Outcomes of Cross-Border Tourism Development Cooperation: A Case of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Cross-Border Tourism Spatial Dynamics of the Greater Bay Area in China

ABSTRACT This research studies the spatial dynamics of tourism development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, a cross-border region under a multi-level administrative structure in China. Specifically, it examines tourism spatial spillovers and convergence dynamics across Bay Area cities to assess the extent to which cities’ heterogeneous tourism development trajectories promote or inhibit the deepening of regional tourism cooperation. Results from spatial econometric modeling and nonparametric distribution dynamics reveal positive tourism spatial spillovers and convergence with stratification. Furthermore, certain factors, such as cities’ economic development, basic infrastructure, and tourism capacity, are key drivers of tourism development. Other factors, including cities’ tourism resources and transportation networks, need to be addressed for tourism expansion. These findings on the spatial landscape and determinants of cross-border tourism in the Bay Area provide useful insights into formulating regional policies on collective tourism development.

Resilience and Recovery: Revenge Tourism and the Evolution of Cross-Border Travel

ABSTRACT This quantitative study explores the concept of “revenge travel” post-crises, investigating its impact on cross-border tourism. Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior, it assesses 492 China’s Greater Bay Area residents’ intentions regarding such travel. Attitude and social norms significantly influence this intention, while health considerations surprisingly fail. The research highlights a shift in tourists’ motives, with a noticeable trend toward retaliatory travel – viewed as compensation for psychological lockdown effects – rather than just a viable option. It emphasizes how individuals subjected to stringent lockdowns are more inclined toward outbound travel driven by this retaliatory mind-set. This study emphasizes the evolving landscape of cross-border tourism, revealing the emergence of revenge travel as a compelling motivation.

TRANSNATIONAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: AN EARLY EPISODE FROM COLONIAL SOUTHERN AFRICA

Cross-border tourism marketing and promotion is a widely endorsed approach for encouraging regional tourism development. The aim in this paper is to uncover an early historical example of regional tourism development which occurred in colonial Southern Africa. Using archival sources the study pinpoints the contributions of publicity material produced by South African Railways for the promotion of tourism in the territories of colonial Zimbabwe and Mozambique. In encouraging international tourism to South Africa during the 1920s and 1930s there was an understanding that South Africa’s leading national tourism assets were best packaged together for ‘transnational tourism development’ with marketing for the iconic attraction of Victoria Falls as well as Lourenço Marques. The destination which was promoted as ‘South Africa’ in tourism guidebooks did not correspond with the geopolitical entity of the Union of South Africa, instead it embraced the attractions of Portuguese-controlled Mozambique and several tourism products in the British-controlled territory of Rhodesia.

The Development Strategy of Cross-Border Tourism as Halal Tourism in Sambas Regency

Tourism is a pivotal economic sector with significant development potential in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan. The Aruk Cross-Border Tourism Festival serves as a strategic gateway for attracting foreign tourists to the region. This study aims to identify strategies for developing halal tourism through cross-border tourism at the Sebedang Lake in Sambas Regency. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews and observations. The IFAS and EFAS analyses revealed opportunities rated at 2.100 and strengths at 2.179, which surpassed weaknesses rated at 1.089 and threats at 1.250. The recommended development strategy is the Strengths-Opportunities (SO) strategy, which involves leveraging the unique, pristine nature of Sebedang Lake as a tourist attraction, enhancing facilities, obtaining halal certification, and fostering cooperation with stakeholders. These measures can facilitate the transformation of Sebedang Lake into a premier halal tourism destination in Sambas Regency via a cross-border tourism program. The findings of this research are anticipated to significantly contribute to the advancement of halal tourism at Sebedang Lake.

Financial Feasibility Analysis of Elderly Cross-Border Tourism: A Case Study

Since the 21st century, China has entered an aging society. With a significant increase in the elderly population, it is important to consider how to enrich the old people’s lives in their later years and meet their diversified entertainment and tourism needs. The “New Home in Different Places” project is dedicated to offering personalized cross-border tourism services for affluent seniors. Through a digital platform, it provides tailored itineraries, language support, and health services, ensuring seamless and enriching travel experiences. The project aims to redefine elderly tourism and explores its competitive advantages and market development plans through SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces analysis. Its uniqueness lies in its focus on tourism products and services suitable for the elderly, alongside personalized travel consultation and comprehensive arrangement services. Through technological innovation and market strategies, the project will continuously expand its competitive edge, offering a wider range of travel options for the elderly.

Divergent impact of belief in COVID-19 misinformation on cross-border tourism

In an atmosphere of pathogen danger and mistrust during a pandemic, misinformation can induce the urge to penalize the pathogen's origin-destination. This study exams the effect of COVID-19 origin belief (that is, the belief that the virus is human-engineered) on hospitality and tourism outcomes using multi-wave data (U.S. sample: N = 351). The findings suggest that the diverse impact of COVID-19 origin belief (COVID-19 misinformation) on tourists and residents' approach-avoid behaviors can best be modeled in dual explanatory mechanisms. Specifically, COVID-19 origin belief relates to tourism animosity positively but has a negative association with destination image and resident hospitality. The positive indirect effect of COVID-19 origin belief on tourists' willingness to visit is transmitted by tourism animosity. In contrast, the negative indirect effect of COVID-19 origin belief on tourists' willingness to visit and resident hospitality is transmitted by destination image. Tourists and residents' level of education moderates the positive and negative direct and indirect effects.

The Challenges of Developing an Indonesian Travel Corridor: Bintan Resorts in Singapore as a Study Case

Indonesia has the best international cross-border tourism called Bintan Resorts or better known as Lagoi. The emergence of Covid-19 made the tourism sector in Lagoi slumped. This condition makes Bintan Resorts and tenants, local governments, and the central government strive to revive Lagoi tourism through promotion by using a business diplomacy strategy through a travel bubble approach to attract Singaporean tourists as Lagoi's main target market. This research uses a qualitative method that shows the results that the concept of a travel bubble between Bintan Resorts and Singapore has not been fully implemented. This is because Indonesia's diplomacy has not been followed by domestic policies that are consistent and of the same standard as Singapore. This study argues the need for a middle ground in the form of a mutual agreement, where the Indonesian government can apply all Singaporean requirements as national standards, especially in tourism management. Keywords: Economy; Management; Travel Bubble; Business; Building Capacity

Quantitative impact analysis of cross-border tourism on global food greenhouse gas emissions

Globalization has fueled the rapid expansion of international tourism, significantly impacting global food systems. This study aims to quantitatively evaluate the influence of tourism on global food greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. By integrating the Food and Agriculture Organization Statistical Database and the World Tourism Organization Tourism Statistics database, we analyze regional differences in dietary choices among cross-border tourists and connect them to detailed national-level food supply inventories, enabling us to estimate the GHG emissions associated with cross-border tourism. Additionally, we employ the modified Regional Integrated model of Climate and the Economy (RICE) model to project future trends in tourism-related GHG emissions across regions and countries. Our findings indicate that tourism has resulted in a reduction of 620 Mt CO2e in global food system emissions between 2001 and 2019. Taking into account tourism development trajectories and regional economic growth, our projection suggests that GHG emissions reduction from the global food system resulting from tourism could reach a substantial 96 Mt CO2e per year by 2100. The analysis shows that strengthening the national economy and increasing the labor force, and taking reasonable measures to change the social diet pattern in different regions can further reduce tourism embodied food GHG emissions. This study highlights the significant role of tourism in mitigating global food system emissions and underscores the potential for further emission reductions in the future.

Cross-border destination image for sustainable tourism development in peripheral areas

ABSTRACT The objective of this study is to provide an analysis of the processes involved in the construction of the perception of a cross-border sustainable tourism destination image in peripheral regions. The research presented was conducted using an empirical approach that merges qualitative and quantitative techniques. The main results of this study include the identification of the key components that contribute to the formation of the image of a sustainable cross-border tourist destination in the region encompassing Alcoutim (Portugal) and Sanlúcar de Guadiana (Spain).

ДЕТЕРМІНАНТИ ПІСЛЯПАНДЕМІЧНОГО ВІДНОВЛЕННЯ ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ СЕРЕДЗЕМНОМОРСЬКОГО ТУРИЗМУ

The article analyzes the dynamics of the functioning of the Mediterranean tourist market based on the distribution of international inbound flows of vacationers and the amount of income in the country, which is determined by the modern challenges of the globalized world. It was noted that the COVID-19 pandemic had an extremely negative impact on the tourism industry in the Mediterranean region, which led to economic losses, job losses, and a decrease in the number of international tourist arrivals. With the aim of sustainable and post-Covid development of the tourism sector, the Mediterranean countries outlined the determinants of economic recovery such as: joint development of cross-border tourism products and packages, transport and technology development as one of the key priorities, the acceleration of digital channels implementation for the promotion and sale of tourist services, the promotion of domestic tourism, the implementation of sustainable tourism practice. It is emphasized that ambitious, ecological and inclusive roadmaps for the recovery of the leisure industry are needed at the local, national and regional levels.

Research on the Communication Path of Tourism Culture in the Perspective of Intercultural Communication

The development of globalization has made cross-border tourism the norm, and cultural exchanges between countries have become more frequent and in-depth. Through tourism, people can deeply experience the history, traditions, and customs of different cultures, to understand and respect each other's differences more comprehensively, and this kind of mutual understanding not only helps to eliminate cultural barriers but also builds a strong foundation for world peace and common prosperity. In this context, the role of cross-cultural communication in tourism culture communication has become more and more prominent. This paper discusses the key role of intercultural communication in tourism culture communication, analyzes the current challenges and opportunities, and comprehensively analyzes the key points of intercultural communication through the study of language, visual, social media, and other perspectives, to provide profound insights for better-promoting tourism culture communication.

Jordan-centric Cross-border Tourism Projects with Egypt and Saudi Arabia: An Innovative Regional Tourism Vision

This paper focuses on the possibility of cross-border tourism projects between Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, focusing on cooperative tourism tactics. The study presents a cross-border tourism project model that describes the structure for analyzing and developing cross-border tourism strategies. Cultural, historical, natural, and economic conditions are suggested to outline several project options: cultural and historical interactions based on common history, new opportunities in natural and health tourism, and enhancing economic cooperation. Thus, it is possible to state that these projects can positively affect the development of the tourism industry, preserve cultural and natural heritage, and contribute to regional economic development. Thus, the study suggests that Jordan should include cross-border tourism in its national plans and strategies, engage in diplomacy, create task forces, and obtain international funding and technical cooperation.