Author(s)

Zhe Yang

Affiliation(s)

Southwest University, Beibei 400700, Chongqing, China.

Corresponding Author

Zhe Yang

ABSTRACT

Based on the Cultural Capital theory proposed by Pierre Bourdieu, this study proposes “digital cultural capital” as the fourth form, and constructs the model of “capital form-technological empowerment-power reproduction” (C-T-P) to explore the path of digital transformation of heritage tourism. The research extends the theory of cultural capital and provides a new path for the transformation of heritage tourism. The study extends the theory of cultural capital theory, provides a framework for interdisciplinary research, and offers a technology-driven operational path for policy and practice. In the future, it is necessary to deepen the research on the empowering effect of technology and the mechanism of globalization and collaboration, so as to realize the sustainable inheritance of cultural heritage.

KEYWORDS

Cultural capital theory; Digital and intelligent transformation; Heritage tourism; Technology empowerment; Power reproduction

CITE THIS PAPER

Zhe Yang. The digital and intelligent transformation path of heritage tourism based on cultural capital theory. Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Research. 2025, 3(3): 62-65. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/tsshr3154.

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