Research on the coordinated development path of smart tourism construction and rural governance in Southwest China
This article systematically reviews the current research status of the integrated development of smart tourism and rural governance in southwest China, analyzes its integration mechanism, practical paths, existing problems and future directions. Research shows that digital technology empowerment has become the core driving force for the industrial upgrading of rural areas in Southwest China. Through the upgrading of smart tourism infrastructure, business model innovation and governance optimization, it promotes the enhancement of rural economic resilience. However, the region still faces challenges such as uneven digital infrastructure, shallow application of technology, and talent shortage. Breakthroughs need to be achieved through policy coordination, technological adaptation, and local financial support. This article adopts the concept-theory approach, focusing on exploring the path of coordinated development of smart tourism and rural governance from four aspects: the basic implementation layer, the integration central layer, the scene application layer, and the value co-creation layer.
Keywords: Smart tourism, rural governance, information integration, coordinated development
