The International Mountain Tourism Alliance is committed to promoting the integration of academic research and industry practice in the field of mountain tourism, providing intellectual support for the sustainable development of global mountain tourism. The "Academic Research" section gathers the cutting-edge research achievements of authoritative experts and scholars at home and abroad, covering multiple dimensions such as mountain ecological protection, tourism economy, cultural heritage, low-carbon development, etc., aiming to provide valuable references and inspirations for practitioners, policy makers, and researchers.
- Certification Criteria of World Famous Tourism Mountains
- Construction and Rating on International Mountain Hot Spring Wellness Tourism Destination
- International Guidebook for the Development of Hiking
Certification Criteria of World Famous Tourism Mountains
These Certifications were jointly released by IMTA at the opening ceremony of the 2024 International Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports Conference on September 26, 2024. Prof. Wu Bihu, Director of the Tourism Research and Planning Center at Peking University's College of Urban and Environmental Sciences and an expert advisor to IMTA, formally introduced these documents, which establish standardized frameworks for evaluating and recognizing world-class mountain tourism destinations.[详情]
Construction and Rating on International Mountain Hot Spring Wellness Tourism Destination
This standard is the first international group standard for mountain hot spring wellness tourism, and also the first international organization group standard participated by China's hot spring industry. It is of great significance for scientifically guiding and regulating the construction and service of mountain hot spring health tourism destinations in the field of international mountain tourism...[详情]
International Guidebook for the Development of Hiking(Part 1&Part 2)
This Guidebook highlights hiking as one of the optimal forms of sustainable tourism, generating substantial economic and social benefits globally while demonstrating immense post-pandemic potential. Co-authored by the IMTA, the guide was developed in collaboration with specialists from authoritative institutions. [详情]
Mountain Tourism Destinations Responding to Climate Change
The research is written in Chinese, French and English, and includes the keynote speeches and discussions of scientists, scholars, tourism industry practitioners, French parliamentarians and other elected officials from France, China and other countries and regions during the “International Mountain Tourism Day 2024” theme event. This achievement has contributed to the realization of the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.[详情]
Mountain Tourism and Sustainable Development within the RCEP Framework
The report jointly prepared by the IMTA and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The report pointed out that as the world's largest trade agreement, RCEP will play a profound role in reshaping the global tourism pattern and will promote the formation of the world's...[详情]
World Mountain Tourism Development Trends Report
The global mountain tourism industry is poised to exhibit a series of development trends. Large-scale resort projects emphasizing safety, efficiency, and enhanced experiences will be favored. Tourist preferences are becoming increasingly diverse, with the new generation of travelers showing a greater inclination to explore lesser-known, hidden gems. Unique features such as biodiversity and dark-sky stargazing will become key pillars for tourism development in remote mountainous areas. [详情]
Classification and Evaluation System of World Famous Tourism Mountains
The research report was jointly published by the Research Center for Geographical Sciences and the Tourism Research Center of Peking University, in collaboration with the International Mountain Alliance.[详情]
Asia-Pacific Mountain Tourism Development Report
The Report jointly compiled by IMTA and PATA, was officially released at the opening ceremony, providing a strategic and practical action guide for global sustainable mountain tourism development.[详情]
Innovative Formats and Community Co-construction in Mountain Tourism
Format innovation extends beyond upgrading products and business models to fundamentally restructuring value concepts—shifting the focus from pursuing visitor numbers and consumption towards emphasizing cultural depth, ecological balance, and social responsibility. [详情]
The Research Report on Strategies for Developing Guizhou's Inbound Tourism Market Targeting Key Countries in the Asia-Pacific Region
The Report was jointly compiled by the IMTA and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The report provides a systematic analysis of the travel preferences, motivations, consumption patterns, and information channels of tourists from Asia-Pacific countries. [详情]
- Mountain Tourism Destinations Responding to Climate Change
- Mountain Tourism and Sustainable Development Under the RCEP Framework
- Report on Development Trend of World Mountain Tourism
- Classification and Evaluation System of World Famous Tourism Mountains
- Asia-Pacific Mountain Tourism Development Report
- Innovation in Mountain Tourism and Community Co-development
- Research Report on Strategies for Developing Guizhou
- World Famous Tourism Mountains
- International Mountain Hot Spring Wellness Tourism Pilot Demonstration Sites
- International Mountain Hiking Tourism Demonstration Routes
World Famous Tourism Mountains
To address the urgent need for standardized evaluation and sustainable development amid the rapid growth of global mountain tourism. Building on four years of comprehensive research, IMTA unveiled the world's first certification framework in 2024, categorizing these mountains into natural-oriented and cultural-oriented types. The inaugural certification recognized 14 iconic mountains that exemplify outstanding natural heritage, cultural significance, and sustainable tourism practices.[详情]
International Mountain Hot Spring Wellness Tourism Pilot Demonstration Sites
To operationalize the world's first integrated standard - Construction and Rating of International Mountain Hot Spring Wellness Tourism Destinations (T/IMT 0001-2023). Developed through four years of collaborative research involving over ten international institutions including the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatic Health Tourism, Asia-Pacific (Chongqing) Hot Spring & Climate Wellness Tourism Research Institute, and Chinese Society of Forestry's Forest Therapy Committee, this standar[详情]
International Mountain Hiking Tourism Demonstration Routes
To advance high-quality global hiking tourism development through international standards. In 2021, the Alliance collaborated with the European Hiking Association, French Hiking Federation, and other specialized institutions to formulate the International Guidebook for Mountain Hiking Tourism, establishing technical benchmarks for trail design, infrastructure development, and operational management of hiking destinations. [详情]