Professor Jigang Bao

发布日期：2022-10-24

Jigang Bao

Professor, Ph.D

School of Tourism Management,

Sun Yat-sen University

Fellow/2nd Vice President（2019-2021）, International Academy for the Study of Tourism

Founding Fellow, International Association for China Tourism Studies

Deputy Director, Faculty of Economics and Management, Sun Yat-sen University

Director, UNWTO MCSTO (Monitoring Centre for UNWTO Sustainable Tourism Observatories in China)

Director, Center for Tourism Development and Planning Research, Sun Yat-sen University

TEL: 86-20-8411-3082 (office) 86-20-8411-3621(fax)

E-mail: eesbjg@mail.sysu.edu.cn

 

Areas of Research Expertise

 

Tourist Behaviors

Theme Park in China

Tourism Commercialization

Community-based Tourism

Developments in Tourism Research

Tourism Demand Forecasting

Urban Tourism

Tourism Impact

 

Areas of Teaching Expertise

 

An Introduction to Tourism (for Undergraduate Students)

Theory of Geography (for Postgraduate Students)

The Principle for Tourism Planning (for Postgraduate Students)

Tourism Geography (for Undergraduate Students)

 

Educational qualifications

 

1992~1995: Ph.D in Human Geography (Geography of Tourism), Department of Geography, Sun Yat-sen University.

1984~1986: Master of Science (Geography of Tourism), Department of Geography, Peking University.

1980~1984: Bachelor of Science (Physical Geography), Department of Geography, Sun Yat-sen University.

 

Academic & Administrative Positions

 

[Academic and Administrative Positions: Domestic]

Current. (since Jul., 2022). Deputy Director, Faculty of Economics and Management, Sun Yat-sen University

Current. (since Feb., 2000). Professor and Director of the Center for Tourism Planning and Research, Sun Yat-Sen University.

Current. (since Oct., 2004). Professor to the School of Tourism Management, Sun Yat-Sen University.

Current. (since Oct., 2010). Director of International Internship for Monitoring Centre for UNWTO Sustainable Tourism Observatories.

2015(Oct.) ~2018(Apr.). Dean, Graduate School of Sun Yat-Sen University.

2004(Oct.) ~2018(Jul.). Professor and Dean to the School of Tourism Management, Sun Yat-Sen University.

2002(Oct.) ~2018 (Aug.). Professor to the School of Geography and Planning, Sun Yat-Sen University.

2010(Jun.) ~2017(Mar.). Director, Faculty Board of the School of Geography and Planning, Sun Yat-Sen University.

2008(Mar.) ~2014(Feb.). Assistant principal, Sun Yat-Sen University.

2008(Mar.) ~2014(Feb.). Director, Administrative Committee of Zhuhai Campus, Sun Yat-Sen University

2002(Oct.) ~2010 (Jun.). Professor and Dean to the School of Geography and Planning, Sun Yat-Sen University.

1995(Aug) ~ 2000(Jun.). Professor, Center of Urban & Regional Studies, Sun Yat-sen University.

1991(Mar.) ~1995(Jul.). Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Sun Yat-sen University.

1989(Feb.) ~1991(Feb.). Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Sun Yat-sen University.

1987 (May) ~1989 (Jan.). Research Assistant, Yunnan Institute of Geography, Yunnan Province, China.

 

Academic Memberships

 

[Professional Membership]

  1. Member of UNWTO’s Tourism Panel of Experts (2005~)
  2. Fellow of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism (2001~), the second vice president (2019~2021)
  3. Founding Fellow of the International Association for China Tourism Studies (2011~)
  4. Vice Chairman of Geographical Society of China (2004~2014)
  5. Expert Member of the 6th~7th Discipline Review Group of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council, Geography Group
  6. Member of the Steering Committee of Geosciences Teaching in Higher Education, Ministry of Education (2006~2010)
  7. Executive Committee Chairman of the China Tourism Academy Forum (2005)
  8. Vice Director, Tourism Management Higher Education Steering Committee, Ministry of Education of China (2013~2017; 2018~2022)
  9. Director of the Commission of Tourism Geography, Geographical Society of China (1998~2013)
  10. Chairman of the China Tourism Education Association (2013~)
  11. Vice President of the 6th Council, China Tourism Association (2016~)
  12. Member of the Steering Committee of MTA Programs of China (2011~)
  13. Member of the 3rd Committee on Chinese National Tourism Standardization Technology (2003~2010)
  14. Chairman of the Geographical Society of Guangdong Province (China; 2002~2005)
  15. Vice Director of the 2ed Academic Committee of the China Tourism Academy(2012)
  16. Advisory Committee for China Tourism Reform and Development (China National Tourism Administration) (2014~)
  17. Leader of Guangdong tourism development strategy research group
  18. President of Guangdong tourism planning and marketing association (2017~)
  19. President of Guangdong Rural Tourism Association (2019~)
  20. Director of Academic Committee, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Sustainable Development of Historical and Cultural Tourism (2020~)

 

[Consultant for Local Governments]

  1. People’s Government of Shanxi Province (China)
  2. People’s Government of Qinghai Province (China)
  3. Tourism Bureau of Shandong Province (China)
  4. Tourism Industrialization for Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province (China)
  5. Habahe County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (China)
  6. Turpan Municipal Government, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (China)
  7. People's government of Gaoming city, Guangdong Province (China)
  8. people's government of Renhua county, Guangdong Province (China)
  9. people's government of Qianxian county, Huangshan City (China)
  10. Tai’an City travel expert advisory board
  11. People's government of Dongyuan county, Guangdong Province(China)
  12. Urban planning and construction expert advisory committee of Wuxi city
  13. "Strategies and Plans for economic and social development of OCT in Shenzhen special zone from 1995 to 2004"
  14. Guest performers of Zhaoqing "charming China city" program
  15. Culture and tourism think tank expert of Zhejiang Culture and Tourism Development Institute
  16. Lijiang cultural and tourism think tank expert / Lijiang talent green card

 

 [Journal Editorial Membership]

International Journals:

  1. Chinese Geographical Science (SCI listed; Associate Editor)
  2. Journal of China Tourism Research (Regional Editor, China)
  3. Journal of Destination marketing and Management (SSCI listed; Editorial Board)
  4. Journal of Sustainable Tourism (SSCI listed; Editorial Board)
  5. Tourism Geographies (SSCI listed; Consulting Editor)
  6. Tourism Management (SSCI listed; International Editorial Board, 2013~2020)
  7. Tourism Recreation Research (Editorial Board)

Chinese Journals:

  1. Scientia Geographica Sinica (Geographical Science; Associate Editor-in-chief )
  2. Tourism Tribune (Associate editor-in-chief )
  3. Human Geography (Associate editor-in-chief)
  4. Geographical Studies (Editorial Board Member)
  5. Tropical Geography (Editorial Board Member)
  6. Economic Geography (Editorial Board Member)
  7. Tourism Science (Editorial Board Member)
  8. Tourism Forum (Invited Editor in Chief)
  9. Planner (Editorial Board Member)
  10. Landscape (Editorial Board Member)
  11. Tourism Planning and Design (Editorial Board Member)
  12. Business Economy and Management(Editorial Board Member)
  13. Tourism Science (Editorial Board Member)
  14. Tourism Forum (Executive Editor-in-Chief)

 

[Other Professional Affiliations]

Guest Professorship:

  1. Department of Geography, University of Hong Kong
  2. Yunnan Normal University (China)
  3. Hainan University (China)
  4. Southwest Forestry University (China)
  5. Beijing International Studies University (China)

Adjunct Professorship:

  1. Southeast University (China)
  2. Guangzhou University (China)
  3. Xinjiang Normal University (China)

International Conference Organization and Participation

  1. The first issue of "Everybody Open Talk" of China Tourism Association, "Forecast of Tourism Concepts and Tourism Behavior in the Background of the Epidemic Normal and Post-Epidemic Period", online, March 2022
  2. China Tourism Science Annual Conference, "University Tourism Education and Young Talent Cultivation", Beijing, April 2022
  3. China Geography Conference, "Tourism Poverty Reduction Practices and Tourism Geography Development in Arsenal," Fuzhou, November 2021
  4. 15th UNWTO Asia-Pacific Tourism Association International Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlooks, "Tourism Poverty Reduction Practices in China: Reflections on the Ashok Program and its Impact and Tourism Development in Guilin," Guilin, October 2021
  5. International Symposium on Resilience Capacity Building and Sustainable Development of World Natural Heritage Sites, "Comparison of Differences in Resilience Capacity of Tourism Sites in China's Marginal Regions and Its Theoretical Explanation: The Case of Kanas and Cocoto Sea Scenic Areas in Xinjiang," Chengdu, September 2021
  6. World Heritage Youth Forum, "The Tourism Poverty Alleviation Model of the "Arsenal Project"", Fuzhou, July 2021
  7. 2020 World Tourism Alliance-Xianghu Dialogue Keynote Speech, "The Arsenal Science Program - The Practice of Tourism Poverty Reduction at Sun Yat-sen University", Hangzhou, November 2020
  8. 2020 Journal of Tourism Annual Conference on Tourism Research in China, "The Impact of the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic on Tourism and Reflections on Future Research," Guangzhou, November 2020
  9. China - Asean Industrial Tourism International BBS, Keynote speech, “new era, new industry, new tourism”, Liuzhou, April 2018
  10. Annual Meeting of the Tourism Education Branch of China Tourism Association and International Tourism Education Symposium, Keynote speech, "China tourism education: development history and problems", Guangzhou, December 2017
  11. The 11th International Symposium on Tourism Frontier, Keynote speech, "intergenerational differences and discipline transformation in academic practice of Chinese tourism geography", Beijing, May 2017
  12. The 10th unwto/Asia Pacific Tourism Association Tourism Trends and Outlook International BBS, Special report "unwto China observatory for sustainable tourism development", Guilin, October 2016
  13. International Academy for the Study of Tourism 15th biennial conference, Chairman, 2017, Guangzhou, China.
  14. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Conference. Keynote Speech, Presenting 2016”The Development of Theme Park Industry in China and Disneyland’s Entry into China”.
  15. The 2nd International Conference on Tourism Science （ICTS）, Chairman, 2016, Guangzhou, China.
  16. 10.  The 1st Australia-China Tourism Forum, Co-chairman, 2016, Guangzhou, China.
  17. The 6th Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management (AHTMM) Conference, Co-chairman, 2016, Guangzhou, China.
  18. The 3rd World Research Summit for Tourism and Hospitality and the 1st USA-China Tourism Research Summit, Keynote Speech, Presenting “Change in Consumption patterns and Tourism Trends in China”. 2015, Orlando, US.
  19. The Joint Conference of UNWTO East Asia & Pacific Committee and South Asia Committee, special presentation of the book Tourism Shaping the Future, 2015, The Maldives.
  20. The 13th Biennial Conference of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism, 2014, Greece.
  21. The 11th Biennial Conference of New Zealand tourism and hospitality, Keynote Speech, presenting “The Changes in Consumption Patterns and the Development of Tourism in China” , 2014, Hamilton, New Zealand.
  22. The 24th Annual Conference of the Council for Australasian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE), presenting “Tourism Research in China: Insights from Insiders”. 2014, Brisbane, Australia.
  23. Expert Group Meeting on Sustainable Tourism: Ecotourism, Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection, presenting “Promoting Sustainable Tourism in China”. 2013, UN, New York.
  24. ICTHM 2013 (International Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Management)—Changing Asian Consumption Patterns and Emerging Dilemmas: A New Research Agenda for the Next Practice in Tourism and Hospitality, Co-chairman, 2013, Guangzhou, China.
  25. The 2ed Sino-European International Tourism Forum, Co-chairman, 2013, Ningbo, China.
  26. The 6th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism, Presenting “UNWTO Observatories: the Test Field of Tourism Sustainability”. 2013, Dunhuang City, Gansu, China.
  27. The 3rd International Conference on Tourism and Hospitality between China-Spain: Hospitality Development under Globalization, Co-chairman, 2012, Zhuhai, China.
  28. The 2ed International Conference on Tourism and Hospitality between China-Spain, presenting “Overseas Tourism Studies on China: A Review”. Co-chairman, 2011, Spain.
  29. The 11th Biennial Conference of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism, presenting “Tourism geography in China, 1978–2008: Whence, what and whither”. 2011, Jiayi, Taiwan, China.
  30. Series of the International Conference on Tourism Frontiers, Chair of the 1st to the 7th [1998~2011] and the 9th; Vice Chairman of the 8th [2012]), Zhuhai, Guangdong (1999), Guilin, Guangxi (2001), Yichang, Hubei(2003), Xishuangbanna, Yunan (2005), Guangzhou, Guangzhou (2007), Yangshuo, Guangxi (2009), Zhangjiajie, Hunan (2011), Nanjing, Jiangsu (2012), Kanas, Xinjiang (2013), China.
  31. The 2nd UNWTO Conference on Tourism Trends and Outlook, 2008, Guilin, China.
  32. The 3rd China Tourism Academy (CTA), Executive Chairman, 2005, Guangzhou, China.

 

Awards & Honors

 

  1. 2022: the Guangdong May Day Labor Medal
  2. 2022: "Tourism Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training System for the National Strategy of Rural Revitalization in the New Era" won the First Prize of Guangdong Province Education Teaching Achievement
  3. 2021: Azheke Project was selected for the short film "Hand in Hand, for the People" of the summit between the Communist Party of China and world political party leaders
  4. Azheke Project was selected as a question in Paper B of the National College Entrance Examination in 2021
  5. 2021: Azheke Project was included in the CCTV documentary "Farewell to Poverty
  6. 2021: Azheke Project was filmed in Xinhua News Agency's large-scale documentary "China's Poverty Reduction Code", as one of the six Chinese poverty reduction cases shared to the world.
  7. 2020: Outstanding teacher of Zhuhai City
  8. 2020: Azheke Project was selected as one of the "National Rural Tourism Key Villages" by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
  9. 2020: Azheke Project was selected as one of the "Top 100 Global Tourism Poverty Reduction Cases" by the World Tourism Alliance, and attended the international conference as the only case in 2020 to present the results to representatives of 24 countries.
  10. 2019: Hu Xianyang and Bao Jigang won the first prize in the category of academic papers of excellent research results in culture and tourism in 2019 for "Spatial and temporal restoration of resort tourism in the context of consumption transformation: a case study based on Sanya Haitang Bay".
  11. 2019: Liang Zengxian, Bao Jigang, "China's Experience in Tourism Precision Poverty Alleviation: Reasonable Distinction and Effective Support for Small and Micro Tourism Operators (in English)" won the Second Prize in the category of Academic Papers of Outstanding Research Results in Culture and Tourism in 2019
  12. 2019: The 4th Top 10 Typical Projects for Precise Poverty Alleviation in Universities under the Ministry of Education (Azheke Project)
  13. 2019: Awarded the "Outstanding Contribution to the Construction of the Chinese Geographical Society"
  14. 2019: "The spatial structure evolution of Guilin's domestic source market" by Jigang Bao, Haiyan Zheng and Guangquan Dai won the "Most Influential Paper Award" in the 85th anniversary of the founding of Journal of Geographical Sciences
  15. 2019: Top 85 Highly Cited Papers on the 85th Anniversary of the Journal of Geographical Sciences: "The Spatial Structure Evolution of the Domestic Source Market of Guilin"
  16. 2019: Top 85: Highly Cited Paper on the 85th Anniversary of the Journal of Geographical Sciences: "Chinese and Western Differences in Community Participation in Tourism Development"
  17. 2019: TOP85: Highly Cited Papers on the 85th Anniversary of the Journal of Geographical Sciences: "Systematic Analysis of the Influencing Factors of Theme Park Development"
  18. 2019: TOP85: Highly cited papers on the 85th anniversary of the founding of Journal of Geographical Sciences: "Research on the commercialization of tourism in historical towns"
  19. 2018: The first "Tourism Education Personality List" won the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Education
  20. 2018: The only Chinese scholar in the world's most influential scholar in Tourism(Awesome Scholars in Tourism).
  21. 2018: "China humanities and social science book academic influence report" released "tourism geography" (Bao Jigang et al.) entered the "top 10 cited domestic academic works" (economics works)
  22. 2017: Lin Minhui and Bao Jigang won the first prize in the academic paper category of excellent research results of the ministry of culture and tourism for the commercialization of “tourism in China's historical villages and towns: application test of creative destruction model”.
  23. 2017: Liu yi, Bao jigang and Zhu yiling won the second prize in the academic paper category of excellent research results of the ministry of culture and tourism for their “exploration of tourism destination emotional evaluation method based on big data”.
  24. 2017: Top30, the most influential paper on the 35th anniversary of geographical research.
  25. 2017: Top10 of the 35th anniversary highly cited paper of geographical research.
  26. 2017: "Outstanding author" on the 35th anniversary of the publication of geographical research.
  27. 2016: Bao jigang, Chen ganghua and Ma ling's paper "China tourism research: insider's perspective" (English) won the first prize of the national tourism administration's excellent research results academic papers.
  28. 2016: " Core Author Award" of the journal of Tourism Tribune
  29. 2015: Bao Jigang & Laurence Ma, “Tourism geography in China, 1978–2008: Whence, what and whither? (published in Progress in Human Geography, 2011) was awarded a Third Prize of the Seventh Higher Institution Scientific Research Award for Outstanding Achievements, by the Ministry of Education of China.
  30. 2015: Awarded “Academic Innovation Prize for China Tourism Development”. by the 12th Beijing Forum for China Tourism Development.
  31. 2014: The book Tourism Geography, awarded “A Top Ten Prize for the Most Influential Economics Books in China” (the 9th Most Influential), by China Social Sciences Press and Nanjing University’s School of Information Management.
  32. 2013: Zuo Bing & Jigang Bao, “Institutional Empowerment: Community Participation and Changes of Land Property Rights in Tourism Development”. Most Influential Paper of Tourism Tribune 2012, Chongqing, China.
  33. 2013: Chen Ganghua, Jigang Bao & Huang Songshan, “Developing a Scale to Measure Backpackers’ Personal Development”. Best Paper Award, by the Youth Forum Section of the 10th Beijing Dialogue on China Tourism Development, Beijing, China.
  34. 2011: Jigang Bao, “On the Lack of the Research Questions Concerning China’s Tourism Geography Science and Our Rethinking”. Best Paper Award of Tourism Tribune 2010, Beijing, China.
  35. 2010: Awarded “Second Prize for 2009 Excellence in Urban-rural Planning in Guangdong Province” with “Construction and Protection Plan for Yuexiu-Baiyun-Nanhu- Maofengshan Region”.
  36. 2009: Honored with “National Excellent Technological Worker in Geography” by Geographical Society of China.
  37. 2008: Awarded “Wu Chuanjun Prize for the Academic Paper in Human Geography”.
  38. 2007: Awarded “Second Prize for the Advance of Science and Technology” by Chinese National Education Committee with the Project of “The Sustainable Use of Danxia Landscape” as the third participant (the project was hosted by Prof. Peng hua).
  39. 2004: Awarded “Excellent Teacher”. Guangdong Province.
  40. 2002: Awarded “Second Prize for the Excellent Textbook for Higher Education” with the textbook Geography of Tourism by Chinese National Education Committee.
  41. 1997: Honored with “Endeavor for Development of Guangdong Tourism” by Tourism Bureau of Guangdong Province.
  42. 1995: Awarded “Second Prize for National Technological Progress” with the accomplished project titled “A Study on Development Strategy and Resource Exploitation in Southwest Region in China”.
  43. 1993: Awarded “Second Prize for the Progress in Theoretic Studies” with the article “A Study on Theories and Methods of Geography of Tourism” by Guangdong Educational Committee.
  44. 1992: Honored with title “Young Geographers” by Geographical Society of China (Ten scholars obtained this honor nationwide).
  45. 1991: Awarded “Excellent Educator” by Sun Yat-sen University.

 

Research Grants

 

  1. National Social Science Foundation of China (Major Project in Arts): "Research on Strategies, Paths and Countermeasures for Cultivating Talents in Culture and Tourism Industry", Grant No. 19ZD26.
  2. National Natural Science Foundation of China (Key Project of International (Regional) Cooperation and Exchange): "Study on the Linkage between Sustainable Tourism Development and Livelihood-Energy-Food-Water: Processes, Mechanisms and Multi-scale Effects", Grant No. 41920104002, 2020-2024.
  3. Consumption Pattern Changes and the Evolutions of Resource-based Destinations in China: Case Studies of Yangshuo, Kanas, Xishuangbanna and Sanya. Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2016~2018.(Project No. 41571137)
  4. Exploring the Mechanism of How Tourism Development Influence the Main Factors of Human-Environment Relationship: Case studies of Yangshuo, Kanas, Fenghuang and Xishuangbanna, 2012~2015, Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China. (Project No. 41171111)
  5. National Comprehensive Offshore Oceanographic Investigation and Evaluation: Evaluation and Selection of Guangdong’s Potential Seaside Resort, 2009~2011, Funded by National Bureau of Oceanography.
  6. Models for Evaluating the Impacts of Tourism on Regional Economy and Their Comparative Studies, 2005~2007, Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China. (Project No. 40471032)
  7. RBD and Theoretical System & Structural Function of Urban Tourism, 2002~2004, Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China. (Project No. 40171027)
  8. Regional Impacts of Tourism Development, 1993~1995, Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China. (Project No. 49271032)
  9. Theories and Methods of Tourism of Geography, 1990 ~1991, Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China for Young Scientists. (Project No. 48900004)
  10. Life Cycle and Its Adjustment in Urban Tourist Destinations: With the Pearl River Delta as examples, 2001~2003, Funded by China National Education Committee. (Project No. 00101)
  11. Developmental Mechanism for Theme Parks in China”. 1998~1999, Funded by Research Foundation for Returned Scholars by China National Education Committee.
  12. Urban Tourism Development in Guangzhou, 2002~2004, Funded by Foundation of “Thousand-Hundred-Ten” Project for the Training of “Excellent Personnel” by the Education Bureau of Guangdong Province. (Project No. Q02010)
  13. Tourism Development in Developed and Underdeveloped Regions in Guangdong Province, 1992~1993, Funded by Sun Yat-sen University Foundation.
  14. Distribution of Large-scale Theme Parks: With Shenzhen and Zhuhai as examples, 1992~1993, Funded by the Pearl River Delta Foundation, Sun Yat-sen University.
  15. City District Development: Overseas Chinese Town, Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, China, 1995~1996, Funded by University of British Columbia & The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) (Project No. 01886/539387).
  16. Theme Parks in the United States and China: A Comparative Study of Their Impacts on Urban and Regional Development, 1995~1996, Funded by Chinese Fellowships for Scholarly Development, Committee on China-USA Scholarly Communication.
  17. An Analysis of the Outbound China Market to Australia, 2000~2001, Funded by Australian Centre for Cooperative Research in Sustainable Tourism (CRC):(cooperation with Trevor Sofield; Responsible for the Guangdong part)
  18. Community Perceptions of Hong Kong Disneyland: Its Impacts on Tourism in the Pearl Delta Region, Funded by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (cooperation with John Ap; responsible for the Guangdong part)

 

Publications

 

[Selected Books in Chinese/English]

 

  1. Bao Jigang, Huang Songshan (2021). Hospitality and Tourism Education in China: Development, Issues, and Challenges. Routledge.
  2. Xu Honggang, Bao Jigang (2021). Report on tourist industry of Guangdong- Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Area in China(2020). Social Science Literature Press.
  3. Bao Jigang, Liang Zengxian (2021): Theme Park Development: The Case of China, Beijing: Science Press.
  4. Jigang Bao, Ning Wang, Ma Bo, Xiao Honggen & Xie Yanjun (2021). Dialogues on tourism study(continued), Beijing: The Commercial Press.
  5. China Tourism Education Blue Book 2019-2020, 2020, Beijing: China Tourism Press.
  6. Bao Jigang, Song Haiyan (2019). Ten Lectures on Tourism Research Theory and Methods, Beijing: The Commercial Press.
  7. Bao Jigang (2019). UNWTO China Tourism Sustainable Development Observatory Monitoring Report (2014-2016), Beijing: China Tourism Press.
  8. Bao Jigang (2018). Tourism education in China: development, problems and challenges, Beijing: China Tourism Press.
  9. Bao Jigang（Chief Editor）. Tourism and Hospitality Research in China，The Commercial Press，2017.(in English)
  10. Bao, J., et al. (2015). Theme Park Studies in China. Beijing: Science Press.
  11. Jigang Bao, Chaozhi Zhang & Alan A. Lew (eds). (2013). Tourism, People, Place and Environment, Beijing: China Tourism Press.
  12. Jigang Bao, Ning Wang, Ma Bo, Xiao Honggen & Xie Yanjun. (2013). On Tourism Studies: A Dialogue amongst Five Tourism Scholars. Beijing: Tourism Education Press.
  13. Jigang Bao, Yifang Chu. (2012). Geography of Tourism (3ed edition), Beijing: Higher Education Press.
  14. Jigang Bao, Jiuxia Sun & Alan A. Lew (eds). (2011).Sustainable Tourism and Alternative Tourism, Beijing: China Tourism Press.
  15. Jigang Bao et al. (2010): Evaluating the Impacts of Tourism on Regional Economy: Application of Models and Case studies. Tianjin: Nankai University Press.
  16. Jigang Bao. (ed). (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012; 2015;2016;2017;2018;2019;2020;2021).Progress in Tourism Research (1st, 2ed, 3rd, 4th, 5th , 6th , 7th , 8th , 9th, 10th, 11thVolume), Beijing: Commercial Press.
  17. Jigang Bao, et al. (2005). Urban Tourism: Principles and Practice. Tianjin: Nankai University Press.
  18. Jigang Bao, et al. (2005). Case Studies on Tourist Areas Planning. Guangzhou: Guangdong Tourism Press.
  19. Jigang Bao (2004). Across Three Continents. Guangzhou: Guangdong Tourism Press.
  20. Jigang Bao (2003). Case Studies on Tourism Planning. Guangzhou: Guangdong Tourism Press.
  21. Jigang Bao, Xinmin Zhong & Alan A. Lew (eds.) (2003). Tourism Planning and Management for Developing Countries. Beijing: China Tourism Press.
  22. Jigang Bao. (2003). Tourism Master Plan for Hubei Province (2001~2020). Beijing: China Tourism Press.
  23. Jigang Bao & Xinmin Zhong (2002). The Tourism Master Plan for Guilin City (2001-2020). Beijing: China Tourism Press.
  24. Jigang Bao, Xinglian Pan & Geoffrey Wall (eds.) (2001). The Theories and Practice of Urban Tourism. Beijing: Science Press.
  25. Jigang Bao. (2003). Tourism Development: Principle, Method and Practice (2nd edition). Beijing: Science Press.
  26. Jigang Bao, Yifang Chu. (1999). Geography of Tourism (2nd edition), Beijing: Higher Education Press.
  27. Jigang Bao. (1996). Tourism Development: Principle, Method and Practice, Beijing: Science Press.
  28. Jigang Bao, Yifang Chu, & Hua Peng. (1993). Geography of Tourism, Beijing: Higher Education Press.
  29. Stephen L.J. Smith; translated by Wu Bihu; proofread by Jigang Bao.(1993). Recreation Geography. Beijing: Higher Education Press.
  30. Xingzhong Wang & Jigang Bao (eds). (1993). Introduction to Human Geography. Jinan: Shandong Map Press.
  31. Guanxiong Yang & Jigang Bao (eds).(1991). Distribution of Tourism Resource Development in Southwestern China. Beijing: Science and Technology Press, China.
  32. Jigang Bao (ed).(1990). Young Geographer: Special Issue on Geography of Tourism. Guangzhou: Sun Yat-sen University.
  33. Chuankang Chen & Jigang Bao.(1989). Beijing Geography of Tourism, Beijing: China Tourism Press.

 

[Selected Publications in English]

 

  1. Jin X, Bao J, Tang C. Profiling and evaluating Chinese consumers regarding post-COVID-19 travel[J]. Current Issues in Tourism, 2022, 25(5): 745-763.
  2. Huang Z, Weng L, Bao J. How do visitors respond to sustainable tourism interpretations? A further investigation into content and media format[J]. Tourism Management, 2022, 92: 104535.
  3. Haizhou Z, Weng S, Bao J. How do Chinese tourists negotiate the constraints of engaging in post-COVID-19 domestic travel?[J]. Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights, 2022: 100065.
  4. Yang X, Round J, Bao J. Coping with precarity in the tourism performing arts industry: a case study of China’s Wa entertainers[J]. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2022, 30(8): 1937-1955.
  5. Zhang Z, Liang Z, Bao J. From theme park to cultural tourism town: Disneyization turning of tourism space in China[J]. Regional Sustainability, 2021, 2(2): 156-163.
  6. Weng, Lisheng, Zhuowei Huang, and Jigang Bao. "A model of tourism advertising effects." Tourism Management 85 (2021): 104278.
  7. Liang, Zengxian, Hui Luo, and Jigang Bao. "A longitudinal study of residents’ attitudes toward tourism development." Current Issues in Tourism (2021): 1-15.
  8. Zhong D, Bao J, Jago L. How much do we ‘pay’for a mega-event? A valuation of traffic-related social costs[J]. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 2021, 22: 100666.
  9. Bao, Jigang, and Songshan Sam Huang. "1 Hospitality and tourism education in China." Hospitality and Tourism Education in China: Development, Issues, and Challenges (2021).
  10. Bao, J., Chen, G., & Huang, S. S. (2021). Tourism research in China. In Hospitality and Tourism Education in China (pp. 193-212). Routledge.
  11. Huang, Songshan Sam, and Jigang Bao. "12 Critical issues, challenges, and future prospects." Hospitality and Tourism Education in China: Development, Issues, and Challenges (2021).
  12. Bao J, Huang S S. Hospitality and tourism education in China: An overview[J]. Hospitality and Tourism Education in China, 1-19.
  13. Chen, Jingfu, and Jigang Bao. "Rethinking time and lifestyle migration: Multiple temporalities, identity formation, and post‐migration life of Chinese Houniao." The Geographical Journal 186.2 (2020): 213-223.
  14. Chen, Jingfu, and Jigang Bao. "Chinese ‘snowbirds’ in tropical Sanya: retirement migration and the production of translocal families." Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies (2020): 1-18.
  15. Weng, Lisheng, Zengxian Liang, and Jigang Bao. "The effect of tour interpretation on perceived heritage values: A comparison of tourists with and without tour guiding interpretation at a heritage destination." Journal of Destination Marketing & Management 16 (2020): 100431.
  16. Jin, Xin Cathy, Jigang Bao, and Mingya Qu. "Can tourism be a policy tool to moderate trade balance?." Annals of Tourism Research (2020): 102946.
  17. Zhang, Chengming, Shixiu Weng, and Jigang Bao. "The changes in the geographical patterns of China’s tourism in 1978–2018: Characteristics and underlying factors." Journal of Geographical Sciences 30.3 (2020): 487-507.
  18. Lin, Minhui, Jigang Bao, and Erwei Dong. "Dancing in public spaces: An exploratory study on China’s Grooving Grannies." Leisure Studies 39.4 (2020): 545-557.
  19. Luo, Xianrong, and Jigang Bao. "Exploring the impacts of tourism on the livelihoods of local poor: the role of local government and major investors." Journal of Sustainable Tourism 27.3 (2019): 344-359.
  20. Danni Zheng, Brent W.Ritchie, Pierre J.Benckendorff, JigangBao."The role of cognitive appraisal, emotion and commitment in affecting resident support toward tourism performing arts development." Journal of Sustainable Tourism 27.11 (2019): 1725-1744.
  21. Jin, Xin Cathy, Mingya Qu, and Jigang Bao. "Impact of crisis events on Chinese outbound tourist flow: A framework for post-events growth." Tourism Management 74 (2019): 334-344.
  22. LIANG, Zengxian; BAO, Jigang. "Targeted poverty alleviation in China: segmenting small tourism entrepreneurs and effectively supporting them". Journal of Sustainable Tourism:2018, 1-18.
  23. Danni Zheng, Brent W.Ritchie, Pierre J.Benckendorff, JigangBao. "Emotional responses toward Tourism Performing Arts Development: A comparison of urban and rural residents in China". Tourism Management.: 2019（70）：238-249
  24. Yi Liu, Kaixuan Huang, Jigang Bao*, Kaiqi Chen. "Listen to the voices from home: An analysis of Chinese tourists’ sentiments regarding Australian destinations". Tourism Management.:2019, 71: 337-347.
  25. Yufan Lu, Ganghua Chen, Songshan (Sam) Huang, JigangBao*."Understanding Chinese tourists' perceptions of Cantonese as a regional dialect". Tourism Management.:2019, 71: 127-136.
  26. Lin, Minhui, Jigang Bao, and Erwei Dong. "Dancing in public spaces: an exploratory study on China’s Grooving Grannies." Leisure Studies (2019): 1-13.
  27. Bao, Jigang, Songshan Huang, and Ganghua Chen. "Forty Years of China Tourism Research: Reflections and Prospects." Journal of China tourism research(2019): 283-294.
  28. Bao, Jigang, and Hui Jimmy Xie. "Determinants of Domestic Tourism Demand for Guilin." Journal of China Tourism Research 15.1 (2019): 1-14.
  29. Bao, Jigang, Xin Jin, and David Weaver. "Profiling the elite middle-age Chinese outbound travellers: a 3rd wave?." Current Issues in Tourism (2018): 1-14.
  30. Bao, Jigang, Ganghua Chen, and Xin Jin. "China Tourism Research: A Review of Publications from Four Top International Journals." Journal of China Tourism Research 14.1 (2018): 1-19.
  31. Jigang Bao, Yi Liu, and Xun Li. "Urban spectacles as a pretext: the hidden political economy in the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China." Urban Geography (2017): 1-19.
  32. Ganghua Chen, Songshan (Sam) Huang, & Jigang Bao. The Multiple Logics of Tourism Development in China. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2016, 24:12, 1655-1673.
  33. Fen Luo, B D Moyle, Jigang Bao, & Yongde Zhong. The role of institutions in the production of space for tourism: National Forest Parks in China. Forest Policy and Economics, 2016, 70: 47-55.
  34. Xu H, Zhu D, Bao J. (2015). “Sustainability and nature-based mass tourism: Lessons from China’s approach to the Huangshan Scenic Park”. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 1-21.
  35. Jigang Bao, Ganghua Chen & Ling Ma. (2014). “Tourism Research in China:Insights from Insiders”. Annals of Tourism Research, 45:167-181.
  36. Ganghua Chen, Jigang Bao & Songshan (Sam) Huang (2014). “Developing a Scale to Measure Backpackers’ Personal Development”. Journal of Travel Research, 53(4): 522–536.
  37. Bao J., Ma L. (2011). “Tourism geography in China, 1978–2008: Whence, what and whither?” Progress in Human Geography, 35(1):3-20.
  38. Guangquan Dai, Jigang Bao, Chen Xin. (2010). “Event impact assessment: A model based on media content analysis of Expo ’99 Kunming and World Expo 2010 Shanghai”. Journal of China Tourism Research, 6(2):183-201.
  39. Jigang Bao.(ed).(2008). Tourism and Community Development: Asian Practices, UNWTO.
  40. Xiaoming Zhang, Peiyi Ding, Jigang Bao. (2009). Patron-Client Ties in Tourism: The Case Study of Xidi, China. Tourism Geographies, 11(3): 390-407.
  41. Xiao-Long Ma, Chris Ryan, Jigang Bao. (2009). Chinese National Parks: Differences, resource use, and tourism product portfolios. Tourism Management, (30): 21-30.
  42. Xiaoming Zhang, Peiyi Ding, Jigang Bao. (2008). Income distribution, tourist commercialization, and hukou status: a socioeconomic analysis of tourism in Xidi, China. Current Issues in Tourism, 11(6): 549-566.
  43. Guangquan Dai, Jigang Bao. (2008). Spatial Distribution of Integrated Impact Index of Mega-event: A Case Study of Expo '99 Kunming, Chin. Geogra. Sci., 18(3): 214–223.
  44. Jigang Bao & Jiuxia Sun. (2007), “Differences in Community Participation in Tourism Development between China and the West”. Chinese Sociology and Anthropology, 39(3).
  45. Jiuxia Sun & Jigang Bao. (2007), “Anthropological Tourism Analysis on Community Participation, The Case Study of Yulong River in Yangshuo”. Chinese Sociology and Anthropology, 39(3).
  46. Xu H.G., Jigang Bao, Zhou C.C. (2006). Effectiveness of regional tourism integration-Case of Quadrangle Economic Cooperation Zone in Great Mekong Region. Chinese Geographical Science, 16(2): 141-147.
  47. Li-li Pan, Jigang Bao.(2005). Role of Intervening Opportunity in Tourist Destination Development. Chinese Geographical Science, 15(4): 367-376.
  48. Liu X.M., Jigang Bao (2004). Unraveling ecotourism practice:Problem analysis based on stakeholders. Chinese Geographical Science, 14(1): 82-89
  49. Jigang Bao. (2002).Tourism geography as the subject of doctoral dissertation in China, 1989-2000. Tourism Geographies, 4(2): 148-152.
  50. Fan Dai, Jigang Bao (1996). The Social Impacts of Tourism:A Case Study in Dali, Yunnan Province, China. Chinese Geographical Science, (2):132-144.

 

[Selected Journal Publications in Chinese]

 

  1. Lin Yuchi, Ma Yueruo, Bao Jigang. A study on the fragmentation of CUHK North Gate Plaza from the perspective of spatial governance[J]. Southern Architecture,2022(08):32-39.
  2. Pang, Qingyun, Bao, Jigang. The impact of trickle-down strategy on the distribution of tourism revenue in rural communities[J]. Tourism Tribune,2022,37(08):13-25.
  3. Hu Jingjing,Bao Jigang. A study on the evolution of water resources governance in tourist sites from the perspective of section hierarchy - Hani terraces as an example[J]. Journal of Natural Resources,2022,37(08):2102-2117.
  4. Xu Yang, Bao Jigang. "Analysis of the impact of the Ashok Project on farmers' livelihoods based on the DFID sustainable livelihoods framework[J]. Tropical Geography,2022,42(06):867-877.
  5. Huang F, Bao JG. Intergenerational power relations and domain construction in the commercialization of tourism "home space"-the case of Xishuangbanna Dai Garden[J]. Progress in Geography,2022,41(05):867-879.
  6. Liu Tingting,Ma Ling,Bao Jigang. Place-making in tourism: origin, connotation and application[J]. Human Geography, 2022,37(02):1-12.
  7. Bao Jigang. From research norms, academic questions to research content: doing research that speaks for itself[J]. Tourism Tribune, 2022,37(02):1-2.  
  8. Bao Jigang,Yang Bing. The institutionalization path and practical effects of tourism attraction rights in tourism development: an example of the poverty reduction experiment of the "Arsenal Project"[J]. Tourism Tribune,2022,37(01):18-31.
  9. Zhang Ziang,Bao Jigang. The impact of multiple distances on inbound and outbound tourism flows in China: a group-based perspective[J]. Scientia Geographica Sinica,2021,41(01):13-21.
  10. Zhang Ziang,Liang Zengxian,Bao Jigang. The characteristics and formation mechanism of the Disneyization of Wuzhen model[J]. Human Geography,2021,36(06):166-172.
  11. Liu Tingting, Bao Jigang. Non-monopoly of tourism attraction and the formation of destination market order: the case of Yuanjia village in Shaanxi[J]. Tourism Tribune,2021,36(12):114-126.
  12. Huang Feng, Bao Jigang. The impact of home-based production of tourism small enterprises on intergenerational family solidarity: the case of Xishuangbanna Dai Garden[J]. Tourism Tribune,2021,36(11):57-68.
  13. Bao Jigang, Wu Bihu, Lu Lin, Fan Yezheng, Liu Feng, Tao Wei. The academic thoughts and contributions of Mr. Guo Laixi, a famous human and economic geographer and the main pioneer of Chinese tourism geography[J]. Scientia Geographica Sinica,2021,41(10):1873-1874.
  14. Bao Jigang. Cycling and climbing between theory and practice - an auto-ethnography of a tourism researcher[J]. Tourism Tribune,2021,5(05):1-21.
  15. Bao Jigang, Yang Hongni, Weng Shixiu. Development and innovation of tourism geography in China[J]. Economic Geography,2021,41(10):79-86.
  16. Bao Jigang, Feng Jin, Huang Xiaohua, Zhao Xuejian, Wu Yingying, Wang Kunxin, Chu Bei, Li Dong, Wang Hui, Luo Xiaodong. Thematic writing: culture and tourism industry talent training [J]. Tourism Forum,2021,14(05):1-16.
  17. Liu Yi,Meng Lingkun,Bao Jigang,Zhao Chuangdian. A comparative study on the validity of artificial computational models and machine learning models for emotion capture: A case study of tourism review data[J]. Nankai Management Review,2021,24(05):63-74.
  18. Liang Zengxian, Bao Jigang. An analytical framework of urban tourism growth limit based on Zhuhai empirical evidence[J]. Acta Geographica Sinica,2020,75(08):1711-1724.
  19. Yang Yun, Bao Jigang. The influence of government role positioning on tourism governance: the case of Guangxi Yangshuo Encounter Dragon River Scenic Area[J]. Tourism Research,2020,12(03):13-23.
  20. Yang Yun, Bao Jigang. A study on the intrinsic influence of local tourism elite cultivation and destination level - an ephemeral explanation based on Yangshuo[J].Tourism Tribune,2020,35(05):87-97.
  21. Deng Lizi, Bao Jigang. Distribution characteristics and differences between summer and cold pleasant climates in China[J]. Geographical Research,2020,39(01):41-52.
  22. Liu Yi,Huang Kaixuan,Bao Jigang,Qin Yang. Research on the influence mechanism of embeddedness on the sustainable economic development of ancient village tourism sites: Xidi and Hongcun as examples[J]. Scientia Geographica Sinica,2020,40(01):128-136.
  23. Bao Jigang. A few thoughts on introducing the scale view into tourism statistics[J]. Tourism and Hospitality Prospects,2019,3(01):1-8.
  24. Xie Yanjun,Wang Ning,Ma Bo,Xiao Honggen,Bao Jigang. "Tourism Studies Longitudinal:Dialogues of Five People in Academia (continued)" of the introduction chapter:These Five Years[J]. Tourism Forum,2019,12(01):1-8.
  25. Meng Wei,Bao Jigang. From campaign-style governance to regular governance:A policy network analysis of 5A scenic area governance[J]. Tourism Tribune,2019,34(04):66-76.
  26. Hu Xian Yang, Bao Jigang. Spatio-temporal restoration of resort-type tourism sites in the context of consumption transformation-a case study based on Sanya Haitang Bay[J].Acta Geographica Sinica,2018,73(12):2452-2467.
  27. Liu Yungang, Lu Dadao, Bao Jigang, et al (2018). “How to revive geography: Our reflection and practice”. Geographical Research, 37(06): 1049-1069.
  28. Lu Yiyi, Bao Jigang (2018). “The tourism commercialization of ‘homes’ in Dai families in Xishuangbanna”. Geographical Research, 37(05): 967-980.
  29. Liu Yi, Bao Jigang. Zhu Yiling (2017). “Exploring emotion methods of tourism destination evaluation: A big-data approach”. Geographical Research, 36(06): 1091-1105.
  30. Bao Jigang, Zhang Jie, Xu Honggang, et al (2017). “Tourism geography in China: Between hometown and alien land”. Geographical Research, 36(05): 803-823.
  31. Weng Shixiu, Bao Jigang (2017). “The cross-generational differences and transformation of the academic practices of tourism geography in China”. Geographical Research, 36(05): 1-12.
  32. Lai Kun, Bao Jigang (2016). “The connotation of tourism management discipline and its necessity for upgrading”. Tourism Tribune, 31(10): 14-16.
  33. Hu Xianyang, Bao Jigang (2016). “Evolution of rural tourism landscape character network:The case of Jiangxiang village”. Geographical Research, 35(8): 1561-1575.
  34. Zuo Bing, Bao Jigang (2016). “Revisiting Tourist Attractions Rights”. Tourism Tribune, 31(7): 13-23.
  35. Cai Yunlong, Ye Chao, Trevor BARNES, Bao Jigang, et al (2016). “Marxist geography and its development in China:Reflections on planning and practice”. Geographical Research, 35(8): 1399-1419.
  36. Minhui Lin, Jigang Bao (2015). “Tourism Commodification in China’s Historic Towns and Villages: Re-examining the Creative Destruction Model”. Tourism Tribune, 30(4):12-22.
  37. Xiaoli Li, Bao Jigang (2015). “Expectancy, Perceived Performance, and Behavioral Intentions: An Empirical Study of Incentive Travelers”. Tourism Tribune, 30 (10):60-69.
  38. Bao Jigang (2015). “Constructing Tourism Management into a First-level Discipline, Fastening the Cultivation of Tourism Talents”. Tourism Tribune, 30(9):1-2.
  39. Bao Jigang, Meng Kai, Zhang Qianying (2015). “Rural urbanization led by tourism”. Geographical Studies, 34(8): 1422-1434.
  40. Qingqin Lin, Jigang Bao (2015). “Storytelling of the Tea Tree Kings: The Process of Social Construction as Tourist Attractions and the Environmental Changes They Reflect”. Tourism Tribune, 30(8):77-87.
  41. Jigang Bao & Minhui Lin. (2014). “Study on control of tourism commercialization in historic town and village”. Acta Geographica Sinica, 69(2): 268-277.
  42. Jigang Bao.(2014). “Chinese and Western Perspectives on Tourism Research and theory buiding”. Tourism Tribune, 29(2):9-10.
  43. Ganghua Chen & Jigang Bao.(2014). “The Development Process and Driving Mechanism of Specialized Tourist City——A Case Study of Sanya, China”. Tourism Forum, 7(1): 22-30.
  44. Jigang Bao.(2013). “Tourism Planning: The Standing Point and the Art”. Tourism Tribune, 28(10):1-2.
  45. Ganghua Chen & Jigang Bao. (2013). “Path Dependence in the Developmental Model Changes of Tourist Resorts: A Case Study of Yalong Bay National Tourist Resort in Sanya, China”. Tourism Tribune, 28 (8): 58-68.
  46. Luo Fen & Jigang Bao. (2013). “Evolutional Process and Characteristics of National Forest Parks in China: A Perspective of the Logic of State, Market and Society”. Economic Geography, 33(3): 164-169.
  47. Jigang Bao & Xun Li. (2012). “Excuses: A Political Economic Analysis of the High Concentration of Capital in Urban China”. Human Geography, 27(4):1-8.
  48. Bing Zuo & Jigang Bao. (2012). “Legislating for Tourist Attractions Rights”. Tourism Tribune, 27(7):11-18.
  49. Zhigang Chen & Jigang Bao. (2012). “The Spatial Morphological Evolution of RBD and Its Determining Mechanism in Typical Scenic Tourist City: The Case Study of Yangshuo County”. Geographical Research, 31(7): 1139-1351.
  50. Liang Zengxian, Jigang Bao. (2012). “A Seasonal Study on Tourist Flows in Theme Parks during Golden Weeks——A Case of Theme Parks in Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town”. Tourism Tribune, 27(1):58-65.
  51. Jigang Bao., Liang Z. (2011). “An Analysis Framework For Supply-Side Of Urban Tourism Based On Levels And Hierarchies”. Human Geography, 26(6):1-9.
  52. Jigang Bao., Yin Shoubing, Liang Zengxian, Chen Ganghua, and Li Peng. (2011). “Progress of Tourism Geography in China”. Progress in Geography, 30(12): 1513-1520.
  53. Li Peng, Jigang Bao.(2010). “The Monopoly of Tourist Resource in the Name of the State: A Case Study in Conghua, Guangdong”. Scientia Geographica Sinica, 30(5):710-716.
  54. Chen Zhigang, Jigang Bao.(2010). Land Use Change Dynamics and Its Determining Mechanism in a Typical Tourist City: The Case of Yangshuo County, Guangxi, Scientia Geographica Sinica, 30(4):544－550.
  55. Jigang Bao.(2010). On the Lack of the Research Questions Concerning China’s Tourism Geography Science and Our Rethinking, Tourism Tribune,25(10):13-17.
  56. Jigang Bao, Xiang Yixian & Wu Yongying.(2009). “The Impacts of Beijing Olympics on Inbound to Non-host Cities in China: A Case from Yangshuo”. Human Geography, (2): 1-6.
  57. Zuo Bing & Jigang Bao.(2008). “From ‘Community Participation’ to ‘Community Empowerment’: Research Review of ‘Tourism Empowerment’ Theory”. Tourism Tribune, 23(4): 58-63.
  58. Zuo Bing & Jigang Bao.(2008).“Factors Productivity and Variance in Tourism Industry among Provinces in China from 1992 to 2005”. Acta Geographica Sinica, 63(4): 417-427.
  59. Ma Xiaolong & Jigang Bao.(2008).“Geographical Perspective on Tourism Development of Central China under the Background of Central China Downfall”. Human Geography, 2008, 23(1): 80-87.
  60. Pan Lili & Jigang Bao.(2008). “A Study on Urban Tourism Destination Competition in Yangtse River Delta”. Economic Geography, 2008, 2Miao Xuelin & Jigang Bao.(2007). “Grounded Theory of Non-standardized Group Travel”. Tourism Tribune, 8: 48-54.
  61. Zhang Chaozhi & Jigang Bao.(2007). “Impact of Holiday Policy upon Tourist Flow in World Heritage Site – Taking Wulingyuan of Hunan Province as a Case”. Geographical Research, 26(6): 1295-1303.
  62. Dai Guangquan & Jigang Bao.(2007). “Quantitative Effects Assessment of Expo 99’ Kunming: Model of Background Trend Line”. Geographical Science, 27(4): 426-433.
  63. Liu Jun & Jigang Bao.(2007).“A Study on the Decline of Traditional British Seaside Resort—Summary and Enlightenment”. Tourism Tribune, 22(1): 10-15.
  64. Huang Xiang & Jigang Bao.(2006). “Place Attachment: A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Recreational Behavior”. Tourism Tribune, 21(9):19-24.
  65. Dai Guangquan & Jigang Bao.(2006).“The Impact of Mega-event on Urban Image: a Case Study of Expo 99’ Kunming”. Human Geography, 21(1): 29-33.
  66. Liu Danpin & Jigang Bao.(2006).“Voyeuristic Desire, Portreit Memory and Self-identity: Remark on the Research Work by Foreign Scholar about Tourist Photographical Behavior”. Tourism Tribune, 21(4): 89-93.
  67. Xie Hui & Jigang Bao.(2006). “A Study of Gender Difference in Tourist Behavior”. Tourism Tribune, 21(1): 44-49.
  68. Jigang Bao & Gan Mengyu.(2005). “The Comparative Study on RBD in Old City of Guangzhou”. Landscape Architecture, 1: 80-83.
  69. Zhang Chaozhi, Honggang Xu & Jigang Bao.(2005).“A Study on the Characteristics, Satisfaction Level and Impacts of Cableway Tourists in World Heritage: A Case Study of Wulingyuan”. Tourism Tribune, (3).
  70. Jigang Bao.(2005). “The Basic Premises for Academic Research on Tourism in China”. Tourism Tribune, (3).
  71. Jigang Bao & Jiangzhi Long.(2005).“The Transference of Urban Tourism driving force and its Practical Significance”. Geographical Research, 24(2):274-282.
  72. Jiangzhi Long & Jigang Bao.(2005).“The Drive Force for the Development of Urban Tourism: Theoretical Analysis and Case Studies”. China Demography, Resources and Environment, (1).
  73. Changchun Zhou & Jigang Bao.(2005).“A Study on the Competitiveness of Urban Tourism in Zhaoqing—a Study on Analytical Framework for Urban Tourism Competitiveness”. Areal Research and Development, 24(2):78-83.
  74. Xuemei Liu & Jigang Bao.(2005).“An Analysis on the Practice of Ecotourism at Home and Abroad from the Perspective of Stakeholders”. Journal of Ecotourism 24(3):348-353.
  75. Tian Meirong.(Commented by Jigang Bao).(2005).“A Study on The Authenticity of Ethnic Performance Tourism Product: Taking the Dai Minority in Xishuangbanna as a Case”. Journal of Guilin Institute of Tourism, 16(1):12-19.
  76. Jigang Bao & Zheng Haiyan.(2004).“Systematic Dynamics Study on the Lifecycle of Urban Tourist Sites of Suzhou”. Planner, 11:13-16.
  77. Jigang Bao, Honggang Xu & Dai Guangquan.(2003). “Theoretical Analyses of the Impacts of Farewell Tour of Three Gorges”. Geographical Research, 21(5): 608-616.
  78. Jigang Bao.(2002). “Tourism geography as the subject of doctoral dissertation in China, 1989-2000”. Tourism Geographies, 4(2), 148-152.
  79. Gu Shiyun & Jigang Bao.(2002). “The Impacts of RBD on Urban Development in Guangzhou”. Scientia Geographica Sinica, 22(4): 489-493.
  80. Jigang Bao & Xuemei Liu.(2002). “A Quantitative Analysis of Factors of Drive Force for Developing Tourism Overseas for Cities in Guangdong Province”. Tourism Tribune, 17(1):44-48.
  81. Jigang Bao, Honggang Xu, Limei Li & John Ap. (2001). “An Impact of Hongkong Disneyland to Pearl River Delta Region”. Tourism Tribune, 16(4):34-38.
  82. Gu Shiyun & Jigang Bao.(1998). “A Study on the Research Progress on Urban Tourism”. Tourism Tribune, 14(2):15-20.
  83. Gu Shiyun & Jigang Bao.(1998). “A Preliminary Study on Urban RBD”. Planner (4): 59-65.
  84. Jigang Bao.(1997). “A Systematic Analysis of the Influential Factors to Theme Park Development”. Acta Geographica Sinica, 52(3):237-245.
  85. Dai Fan, Jigang Bao.(1996). The Social Impacts of Tourism: A Case Study in Dali, Yunnan Province, China”. Chinese Geographical Science, (2):132-144.
  86. Jigang Bao.(1995). “A Study on Tourism Development of Karst Caves”. Acata Geographica Sinica, 50, 4: 353-359.
  87. Jigang Bao, Hua Peng.(1995). “Development Research of Tourist Resorts-with Yangyuan Scenic Spot, Danxia Mountain as an example”. Scientia Geographica Sinica, 15, 1: 63-70.
  88. Jigang Bao, Hui Cai.(1995). “An Economic Impact Study of Tourism Development in Nankun Mountain”. Human Geography, 15, 2:18-24.
  89. Jigang Bao.(1994). “A Preliminary Study on the Distribution of Large-scale Theme Parks”. Geographical Research, 13, 3: 83-89.
  90. Jigang Bao.(1994). “A Study on the Spatial Competition of Krast Stone Forest in Tourism Development”. Economic Geography, 14, 3: 93-96.
  91. Jigang Bao, Hua Peng.(1994). “A Study on the Spatial Competition of Mountain Resorts: with the Three Famous Mountains in Southern Province as Examples”. Human Geography, 9, 2: 4-9.
  92. Jigang Bao.(1991). “A Preliminary Study on the Significance of Tourist Behavioral Patterns in the Choice of Hotel Location”. Human Geography, 6: -41.
  93. Jigang Bao & Feiyong Liang.(1991). “An Analysis of the Spatial Competition of Tourism Resource Development for Beach Resorts: with the Beach Resort Development in Maomin City as an Example”. Economic Geography, 11: 89-93.
  94. Guo Laixi &Jigang Bao.(1990). “Retrospection and Prospect of Geography of Tourism in China”. Geographical Research, 9, 1: 78-87.
  95. Jigang Bao.(1989). “Tourist Projection for Several Key Parks in Beijing”. Developing Strategies for Tourism of Beijing. 185~194. Beijing: Yanshan Press.
  96. Jigang Bao, Yifang Chu.(1989). “An Evaluation of Seven Master’s Theses on Geography of Tourism”. Tourism Tribune, 4, 1: 62-66.
  97. Jigang Bao.(1989) .“A Study on Tourist Behaviors”. Research on Human Geography. Nanjing: Jiangsu Education Press, 294-304.
  98. Jigang Bao. (1988). “A Preliminary Study on Quantitative Evaluation of Tourism Resource”. Geography of Arid Area, 11, 3:57-60.
  99. Jigang Bao. (1987). “A Study on Tourism Environment Capacity in Summer Palace”. China Environmental Science, 7, 2: 32-38.

 

Selected Consultancies

[As Program leader]

  1. Shangri-La Ethnic Cultural Tourism Area Development Plan, April 2022, funded by the national ministry.
  2. Research report on Yunnan Tourism Development Mode, April 2022, funded by the national ministry.
  3. Xinjiang Kalajun International Eco-tourism Area Integration and Enhancement Development Plan, January 2022, funded by the local government.
  4. Research report on the development model of Xishuangbanna and its effects, Xishuangbanna, August 2021, funded by the enterprise.
  5. Research report on the development of cultural tourism integration innovation demonstration zone in Guangzhou Tower, March 2021, funded by the enterprise.
  6. Poverty Reduction Practice of Samaba Terraces Tourism in Honghe County, July 2020, funded by the local government.
  7. Honghe Prefecture "14th Five-Year Plan" Culture and Tourism Development Plan, May 2020, funded by the local government.
  8. Research report on the impact of the Changlong Tourism Resort on the urban development of Guangzhou, May 2020, funded by the enterprise.
  9. Strategic development planning of Sanya Tourism and Culture Investment Group, September 2019, funded by the enterprise.
  10. “Research Report on Hot Spring Tourism Development Strategy”, 2018, funded by Ministry of culture and tourism
  11. “Development Strategy Study of Hanhani Terraced Fields Tourist Area in Yuanyang, Yunnan”, 2018, funded by the local government.
  12. Comprehensive Tourism Planning of Pizhou City, 2018, funded by the local government.
  13. Tourism Destination Marketing Plan, Jianshui County, Yunnan, 2017, funded by the local government.
  14. Yunnan Jianshui Territorial Tourism Development Plan, 2017, funded by the local government.
  15. Planning of the Wetland Resort Project of Xinyi Finwangcheng, 2017, funded by the local government.
  16. Tourism Development Planning for the Ginkgo Characteristic Development Area of Pizhou City, 2017, funded by the local government.
  17. A Study on Tourism Development Strategies of Qiongzhong Hongling Tourist Area and Qiongzhong Tropical Cultural Tourism Town in Hainan, 2017, funded by the local government.
  18. Feasibility Study of Poly Qingyuan National Defense Theme Park (commissioned by poly south China industrial co., LTD.), 2016.
  19. “The Integration Plan for Tourism Development in Guangwushan, Sichuan and Detailed Control & Construction Plans”. 2015, funded by the local government.
  20. “The Master Plan for Tourism Development in Taerlang, Xinjiang and Specialized and Conceptual Plans”. 2014, funded by the local government.
  21. “The Master Plan for Tourism Development in Turpan City, Xinjiang and Specialized and Conceptual Plans”. 2013, funded by the local government.
  22. “The Master Plan for the Greater Kanas (Revision)”. 2012, funded by the China National Tourism Administration and Xinjiang People’s Government.
  23. Jiangxi Yichun Mingyue Mountain Selenium Hot Spring Tourism Resort Development Master Plan, 2012, funded by the local government.
  24. Master Plan for the Development of Forest Ecotourism Area in Hongxing Tea Mountain Leisure Valley, Huizhou, Guangdong Province, 2012, funded by the local government.
  25. “The Plan to Integrate and Promote the Jiadengyu Area and the Conceptual Plan for Nanren Area”. 2011, funded by the local management board.
  26. “The Master Plan for Tourism Development in Maoming City, Guangdong”. 2011, funded by the local government.
  27. “The Plan to Integrate and Promote the Tourism Development in Ankang City, Shanxi”. 2010~2011, funded by the local government.
  28. “The Master Plan for Zhangjiajie City, Hunan (Revision)”. 2008~2009, funded by the local government.
  29. “The Master Plan for Guilin City, Guangxi (Revision)”. 2008~2009, funded by the local government.
  30. “The Plan for Eco-Tourism Area in Shangri-La, Yunnan Province”. 2006-2008, funded by China National Tourism Administration.
  31. “The Tourism Master Plan for Hunan Province”. 2006-2007, funded by Hunan Tourism Bureau.
  32. “The Tourism Master Plan for Kanas, Xinjiang Province” 2005-2006, funded by China National Tourism Administration.
  33. “The Tourism Master Plan for Huangshan City, Anhui Province,” 2004-2005, funded by local government.
  34. “The Tourism Master Plan for Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province” 2004-2005, funded by local government.
  35. “The Tourism Master Plan for Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province” 2004-2005, funded by local government.
  36. “The Tourism Master Plan for Yangshuo County, Guilin, Guangxi Province” 2004-2005, funded by local government.
  37. “Strategic Study on the Cooperation of Tourism in Lanchang-Mekong Sub-Region”. funded by local government.
  38. “Investment Planning for Tourism in Western Region”. 2002-2003, funded by Office of the Leading Group for Western Region Development of the State Council, China National Development & Reform Commission and China National Tourism Administration.
  39. “The Tourism Master Plan for Yulong River Tourist Area of Yangshuo County, Guilin, Guangxi Province”. 2002, funded by local government.
  40. “The Tourism Master Plan for Hubei Province” 2001-2002, funded by Hubei Tourism Bureau.
  41. “Study on Tourism Development Strategy for Guangdong Province,”1997-1999, funded by the Tourism Bureau of Guangdong Province.
  42. “The Tourism Master Plan for Chishui City, Guizhou Province and Tourist Areas of ShiZhang Cave, Sidonggou and Zhuhai Shaluo”. 2002, funded by local government.
  43. “The Tourism Master Plan for Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province”. 2000-2001, funded by local government.
  44. “The Tourism Master Plan for Dongguan City, Guangdong Province” 2000-2001 funded by local government.
  45. “The Tourism Master Plan for Guilin City, Guangxi Province” 1999-2000, funded by local government.
  46. “The Tourism Master Plan for Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province” 1998-1999, funded by local government.
  47. “The Tourism Master Plan for Huangshi City, Hubei Province”. 1999-2000.
  48. “ Feasibility Study for the Tourist Development of National Forest Park of Xiaokeng , Qujiang County and Its Master Plan for Tourism Development”. 1992–1993, funded by the government of Xiaokeng Town, Qujiang County.
  49. “Feasibility Study for the Tourism Development of Yangyuan Scenic District, Danxia Mountain”. 1993, funded by Danxia Developing Zone.
  50. “Feasibility Study for Establishing a National Forest Park in Nankun Mountain and Its Master Plan for Tourism development”. 1993–1994, funded by the government of Nankun Town.