Application of Tourism Gaze Theory in Tourism Planning
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Keywords

Gazing theory
Tourism planning
Application practice

DOI

10.26689/ssr.v7i6.11046

Submitted : 2025-06-30
Accepted : 2025-07-15
Published : 2025-07-30

Abstract

The theory of tourist gaze is a crucial tool for understanding tourists’ visual experiences and viewing methods, with profound implications for tourism planning. This paper, based on an in-depth analysis of the theory of tourist gaze, focuses on extracting key practical points related to tourism planning, aiming to promote high-quality development in the tourism industry.

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