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| DC Field | Value | Language |
|---|---|---|
| dc.contributor | School of Hotel and Tourism Management | en_US |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Xiao, Honggen (SHTM) | en_US |
| dc.creator | Pang, Qingyun | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/14389 | - |
| dc.language | English | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Hong Kong Polytechnic University | en_US |
| dc.rights | All rights reserved | en_US |
| dc.title | Co-creating a regenerative tourism future : exploring Chinese philosophical roots to build a community of practice | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | This study examines regenerative tourism as an emerging paradigm in tourism development, particularly in the post-COVID context. In contrast to earlier models—such as neoliberal, alternative, and sustainable tourism—regenerative tourism extends beyond human-centred and economically driven frameworks, aiming to generate net-positive outcomes for both people and ecosystems. Despite its growing prominence, the concept remains underdeveloped, particularly with respect to theoretical clarity, the inclusion of non-Western perspectives, and empirical grounding. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Contemporary discourse on regenerative tourism is largely shaped by Western paradigms, often conflating it with concepts such as sustainability, transformation, or circularity. This conflation risks obscuring the distinctiveness of regenerative tourism as a paradigm in its own right. To address this limitation, the present study draws on Sheng Sheng (生生, perpetual growth and change), a Chinese philosophical framework centred on perpetual growth and transformation. Building on this foundation, the study proposes six core principles for regenerative tourism: (1) timeless regeneration, (2) organic self-generation, (3) harmony through polarity, (4) creative renewal, (5) the integration of creation and dissolution, and (6) ethical and equitable grounding. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | While some of these principles resonate with Western concepts—such as circular systems and place-based thinking—others, including the embrace of contradiction and the cyclical interplay of creation and decay, offer distinctively Eastern perspectives. Within this framework, regenerative tourism is reconceptualised as a dynamic, relational, and ethical process that fosters the co-evolution of human and non-human systems. It prioritises the balance of cultural and ecological tensions over attempts to control them and values Indigenous knowledge as complementary to external innovation. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | This study critiques prevailing co-creation models in tourism for their pronounced anthropocentrism, which often marginalises the role of non-human elements. In response, it introduces a “community of practice” model, developed through fieldwork in Azheke village, China. This model incorporates both human and non-human actors into regenerative processes shaped by shared knowledge, seasonal rhythms, and local power dynamics. Within this framework, Indigenous elites act as boundary spanners, mediating between cultural heritage preservation and ecological sustainability. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Two initiatives in Azheke—the protective transformation of Hani dwellings and the Azheke Plan—are examined to illustrate how the philosophy of Sheng Sheng is enacted in practice. Each of the six principles is reflected in local regeneration efforts: regeneration as a continuous process; solutions emerging organically from within the community; the constructive engagement with tensions; innovation grounded in tradition; an acceptance of loss and transformation; and the ethical inclusion of all forms of life. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Theoretically, this study contributes to the literature on regenerative tourism by clarifying its conceptual foundations and incorporating underrepresented Eastern philosophical perspectives. Practically, it proposes a framework for tourism development that is community-oriented, culturally sensitive, and ecologically inclusive. The research also underscores the value of resilience through adaptability, acknowledges the agency of non-human actors, and advances a more holistic understanding of well-being. Nonetheless, the study has certain limitations. It focuses primarily on a single strand of Eastern philosophy and examines a case that was not entirely community-led. Future research should engage with a wider range of Indigenous philosophical traditions and investigate initiatives that are more firmly rooted in bottom-up processes. | en_US |
| dcterms.extent | x, 179 pages : color illustrations | en_US |
| dcterms.isPartOf | PolyU Electronic Theses | en_US |
| dcterms.issued | 2026 | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | Ph.D. | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | All Doctorate | en_US |
| dcterms.accessRights | open access | en_US |
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