CUI, MINGJI
| Affiliation | Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering |
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| Concurrent post | Research Center for Collaborative Area Risk Management (CARM) |
| Title | Assistant professor |
| Fields of Research | Social Engineering, Regional Policy, Tourism Economics |
| Degree | Doctor of Engineering ／ Nagoya Institute of Technology |
| cui.mingji.iq@ Please append "tut.jp" to the end of the address above. |
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| Laboratory website URL | https://jsrsai.ace.tut.ac.jp/ |
| Researcher information URL（researchmap） | Researcher information |
Research
Amid population decline, rapid aging, structural economic change, and compounded risks such as infectious diseases, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, my research empirically examines the role of tourism in regional economies and urban structures. From the perspectives of regional and urban policy, I explore pathways toward sustainable regional development with tourism as a strategic driver.
In particular, I utilize location-based big data (human mobility data), demand- and supply-side surveys, and official statistical datasets to analyze determinants of tourism demand, policy impacts, and regional economic spillover effects from multiple angles. I also focus on the organizational management of Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), regional collaboration frameworks, information dissemination strategies, and place branding. By examining initiatives led not only by governments but also by private businesses, residents, and DMOs, I investigate strategies for enhancing destination management. Furthermore, through case studies of hot spring resorts and regional cities, I evaluate recovery processes and public support measures in the context of COVID-19 and the post-pandemic period, aiming to provide evidence-based policy recommendations. My research emphasizes the integration of theory, empirical analysis, and collaboration with local stakeholders to develop practical solutions tailored to regional contexts.
Theme1：Regional Resilience and Policy Evaluation under External Shocks
Overview
External shocks such as infectious diseases, natural disasters, and economic crises exert profound and long-term impacts on regional economies and tourism industries. This research empirically analyzes how compounded risks affect local communities, tourism-related businesses, and business continuity, while evaluating the effectiveness of public support measures and tourism stimulus policies. Using human mobility big data, surveys, and statistical analyses, it examines recovery processes and their determinants to identify policy frameworks that enhance regional resilience. Future research aims to develop integrated approaches to managing multiple crises and strengthening regional resilience systems.
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Theme2：Sustainable Regional and Urban Development through Tourism
Overview
In the context of demographic decline and structural economic transformation, tourism plays a critical role not only in stimulating regional economies but also in reshaping urban structures and local communities. This research quantitatively examines tourism demand structures, visitor behavior, and the utilization of regional resources to clarify the economic and spatial functions of tourism from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. It further explores region-specific tourism strategies suited to diverse local conditions. Future directions include green tourism, the creation of exchange population and related population, urban regeneration, and carbon-neutral tourism, advancing sustainability-oriented regional and urban policy research.
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Theme3：Tourism Destination Management and Regional Governance
Overview
Tourism destination management depends on collaboration among multiple stakeholders, including governments, private businesses, residents, DMOs, and related organizations. This research conducts questionnaire and interview surveys targeting DMOs, tourism-related institutions, and tourism businesses to examine collaboration frameworks, network structures, decision-making processes, and promotional initiatives within regions. Through issue identification and typological analysis of initiatives, it clarifies governance characteristics that support sustainable destination management. Furthermore, from the perspectives of organizational management, human resource development, and strategic communication, the study seeks to advance evidence-based regional management practices.