Tourist flow is the basis of the tourism phenomenon and tourism industry, but also one of the core issues in tourism geography. However, the driving force of tourist flows is still under-explored. How to achieve shift from a brief description of the spatial distribution of tourist flows to mechanism? On the basis of document analysis and system induction method, this paper analyzed the driving force of tourist flows, and built the driving mechanism conceptual model of tourist flows from the multi-disciplinary perspective. The theoretical basis on tourist flow included push-pull theory, demand theory, spatial interaction theory, competitiveness theory etc. Although these theories can explain tourist flows, there are relatively few systematic and comprehensive multi-disciplinary studies. As for the driving mechanism of the tourist flow, the authors found that the formation mechanism of the tourist flow has not yet been systematically studied. Scholars attach importance to spatial distance factor and ignore spatial structures of tourism origin and destination; attach importance to tourism demand factors and ignore tourism product supply. Based on the conclusion and reference of domestic and abroad relevant theory of tourist flow, pull, push, resistance, inertia and spatial structure forces are the main driving factors. Pull, push, inertia and spatial structure forces have positive correlation with tourist flows. Resistance force has negative correlation with tourist flows. Finally, the paper builds conceptual model of tourist flow-driven mechanism. A conceptual model can reflect the formation of tourist flow driven by tourism activities in both internal and external systems, consisting of tourism demand and tourism attraction. At the same time, the formation of tourist flow is affected by resistance and spatial structure. A conceptual model can also reflect a comprehensive, holistic, dynamic development and change. The conceptual model offers a new study viewpoint of tourism geography. It also provides a simple analytical framework for tourism planning, tourism marketing and management. The model can guide spatial development and travel routes organization, and infrastructure and transportation planning and also provide a scientific foundation for the harmonious and sustainable development of tourism destination as well as the implementation of tourism policy.
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