Comprehensive vitality evaluation and spatio-temporal characteristics of nighttime tourism in Shenzhen
An empirical analysis based on multi-source data integration
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21698331 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Heng Xu (0000-0003-3801-5032, Peking University, corresponding author), Xu Heng (Peking University), Zhang You-yin (0009-0008-5168-5501, Beijing Sport University, corresponding author), Zhang Youyin (Beijing Sport University), Liu Wenting (Beijing Sport University), Shen Yunqing (Beijing Foreign Studies University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 449-476 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Current Issues in Tourism (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1368-3500 • E-ISSN: 1747-7603 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13683500.2024.2431521 |
| OpenAlex | W4404650711 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 32 |
Nighttime tourism is emerging as a significant growth driver in the global tourism industry with substantial potential for development. A typical example of this trend is the Chinese city of Shenzhen, a globally leading hub for innovation, whose rapid development in this sector is both representative and pioneering. This study applies sentiment analysis, optimal clustering and other methodologies to evaluate the vitality and spatio-temporal characteristics of nighttime tourism in Shenzhen from diverse dimensions. Data were collected through various sources, including travel reviews, cellular signalling data, etc. Based on systems theory, the research explores the mechanisms behind Shenzhen’s nighttime tourism, looking at land use, spatio-temporal patterns, and accessibility. It further identifies several replicable development models. The findings not only offer innovative recommendations for Shenzhen’s nighttime tourism development but also provide valuable insights and practical guidance for similar port cities in China and even around the world
Data science · Econometrics · Economic geography · Economics · Empirical research · Geography · Statistics · Tourism · Vitality · Computer Science · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Mathematics · Night-time city culture · Urban Transport and Accessibility
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