Table 2 Open coding of enterprise interview transcripts.
From: Destination image of China’s National parks from a stakeholder perspective
Original sentences (partially displayed) | Conceptualization | Categorization |
|---|---|---|
“One Mountain, one Water, one Impression”, “birthplace of Black Tea”, “Zhu Zi Culture”, “good natural environment” | Natural scenery, cultural performances, local characteristics, historical culture | Natural resources, cultural resources |
“More tourists can increase our profitability”, “businesses in the scenic area do business with tourists”, “we are still a distance away from the scenic area, and usually do business with locals, so if there are more and more tourists, the business will definitely benefit.” | The number of tourists and corporate profits, the potential impact of tourist growth | Profitability |
“No new tea gardens are allowed to be cultivated”, “the power supply is not perfect, and businesses in the scenic area can only operate during the daytime”, “we are the ones who will be penalized if there is a conflict with tourists.” | Land use restrictions, infrastructure limitations, operating hours regulations, conflict management, penalty mechanisms | Land-use restrictions, operational constraints, and conflict resolution mechanisms |
