Books
2024
Ryan, C., & Zhang, X. Tourist Experiences: Insights from Psychology. Bristol: Channel View Publications.
2020
Ryan, C., (2020). Advanced Tourism Destination Management, Chelmsford, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing
2016
Yang, J., Zhang, L., & Ryan, C. (2016). Social Conflict and Harmony: Tourism in China's Multi-Ethnic Communities. Bingley: Emerald Press (subsequent winner in 2017 of Emerald Literati Award.
2013
Ryan, C., & Huang, S. (2013), Tourism in China: Planning, Destinations and Experiences, Bristol: Channel View Press
2012
Ryan, C., & Lu You Ke Xue Yan Jiu Fang Fa (2012) (路由科学研究方法), Beijing: China Tourism Press (In Mandarin).
2010
Ryan, C., & Wang, L. (2010). The Competitive Tourist Destination. Nanking: The University of Nanking Press. In Mandarin
Ryan, C., Ma Xiaolong & Gu H. (2010). Recreational Tourism. Nanking: The University of Nanking Press. In Mandarin
2009
Ryan, C., & Gu, H. 2008. Tourism in China: Destinations, Cultures and Communities. New York: Routledge
Ryan, C., & Gu Huimin. 2009. International hotel chains. Beijing: Tourism Education Press (in both English and Mandarin).
Contributions to Books
2011
Ryan C. (2011). China – Tourism and Religious Sites. In (ed) Xu Fan, Religious Tourism in Asia and the Pacific. Madrid: United Nations World Tourism Organization, Pp 110-123.
2007
Gu, H, Ryan, C., and Zhang, W. (2007). Jinggangshan Mountain: A Paradigm of China’s Red Tourism. Pp 59-58 in Ryan, C. (ed) 2007. Battlefield Tourism: History, Place and Interpretation. Oxford: Pergamon.
Li-Hui Chang and Ryan, C. (2007). Xiamen and Kinmen: From Cross Border Strife to Shopping Trips. Pp 143-152 in Ryan, C. (ed) 2007. Battlefield Tourism: History, Place and Interpretation. Oxford: Pergamon.
Journals (refereed)
2025
Zhou, B., Zhu, Y., Huang, M., Qiao, G., Ryan, C., & Wang Y. (2025). Hiker's leisure involvement and mental health: Moderating role of self-efficacy and social support. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism 49: 100857. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jort.2025.100857.
Li, Y., Xu, Y., Joseph, J., Li, P., & Knight, D. W. (2025). Capital mobilization: strategies for integrating tourism migrant entrepreneurs in rural regions. Tourism Geographies, 1-18.
2024
Lam, I. K. V., & Ryan, C. (2024). Destination attractiveness and place attachment: A multi-group analysis of visitors from the Greater China Region. Tourism Recreation Research, 49(1), 15-36.
Tian, J., Li, T., Chen, R., Yang, K., Li, P., & Wen, S. (2024). Converting idol worship into destination loyalty: A study of “idol pilgrimage tour” in China. Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing, 18(2), 257-274.
Zhou, B., Zhu, Y., Huang, M., Qiao, G., Ryan, C., & Wang Y. (2025). Hiker's leisure involvement and mental health: Moderating role of self-efficacy and social support. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism 49: 100857. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jort.2025.100857.
Li, Y., Zhang, Y., Wang, T. & Ryan, C. (2024). Does negativity bias exist? Exploring the mechanism of rural tourists’ interaction-based value co-creation: perceived benefits and costs as mediators. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2024.2437615
Wong, A. K. F., Li, P., Pan, Y., Xu, J. B., & Deng, J. (2024). Investigating resident perceptions of medical tourism in Hainan: An integrative analytical approach. Tourism Management Perspectives, 54, 101305.
Li, P., Xiong, Q., Zhu, H., Pan, Y., & Wang, N. (2024). Unveiling the nexus between duty-free shopping quality and tourism well-being: an examination of the mediating role of fun experience. Tourism Recreation Research, 1-13.
Zhao, G., Ryan, C., Deng, Z & Gong, J. (2024) Creating a Softening Cultural-Landscape to enhance Tourist Experiencescapes: The Case of Lu Village. Tourism Management Perspectives. 53, Article 101245). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2024.101245
Li, Y., Zhang, L., Qin, R., & Ryan, C (2024). Rally-around-the-destination? Changes in host-guest emotional solidarity after crises. Tourism Management JTMA 105_104956 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2024.104956
Jing, S., Li, P., Ryan, C., Wong, C., & Ramos-Tuamanan. M.A., (2024). Residents’ perceptions of tourism and Chinese central policies: the case of Anhui’s UNESCO sites. Tourism Critiques: Practice and Theory. 5(1): https://www.emerald.com/insight/2633-1225.htm
Gu, G., Tu, Z., Li, P., Wong, A. K. F., Shang, W., & Song, X. (2024). Multidimensional empowerment of Li ethnic minority women in tourism: A study in Hainan, China. Tourism Management Perspectives, 50, 101216.
Zhang, X., Ryan, C., Zhang, G., & Wan, Y., (2024), The Fuxi Taihao Mausoleum: Sustaining cultural tradition, Tourism Recreation Research, 49(3), 545-562 DOI: 10.1080/02508281.2022.2028083
Ma, X., Zhang, L., Su, W., & Wang, H. (2024). Residents’ attitudes toward land lease for rural tourism. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 32(11), 2361-2379.
Li, Y., Zhang, L., Shi, S & Chris Ryan (2024) Understanding value in residents’ experiences and its impact on life satisfaction and value co-creation: empirical evidence from Jiuzhai Valley, China, Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, DOI: 10.1080/10941665.2024.2324196
Wong, A.K.F., Vongvisitsin, T.B., Li, P., Pan, Y., & Ryan, C. (2024). Revisiting medical tourism research: Critical reviews and implications for destination management and marketing. Journal of Destination Management and Marketing. 33, 100924.
Ma, X., & Su, W. (2024). Local government intervention in tourism-driven rural gentrification: Types and interpretative framework. Tourism Management, 100, 104828.
Ding, X., Pan, H., Li, G., & Zhang, C. (2024). Bird photos as trophies: Status signaling, reinforcement, and competition. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 2024(47), 100790. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jort.2024.100790
Zhou, X.F., Zhang, C., Yang, X.P., et al. (2024). Emotional characteristics and influencing factors of tourists in literary tourism destinations: A case study of Yangguan and Yumenguan. Tourism Tribune, 2024, 39(5), 77-89.
Xu, D., Zhang, W., Zhang, C., Mao, R., & Wang, C. (2024). Digitally enriched exhibitions: Perspectives from Museum professionals. Tourism Management, 105, 104970. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2024.104970
Zhou, X.F., & Zhang, C. (2024). The impact of heritageization on the heritage identity of community youth: A case study of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces World Heritage Site. Natural and Cultural Heritage Research, 2024, 9(02), 36-44.
2023
Xiaolong, M., Litian, Z., Lu, Y., & Rong, W. (2023). Tourist ethnocentrism and tourism intentions during a political crisis. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change, 21(1), 71-93.
Zhou, Z., Li, T., Liu, C., Zhou, Y., Li, P., & Wen, S. (2023). Why do social media users follow tourism-related posts? Roles of bloggers and posts in trip planning. Industrial Management & Data Systems, 123(12), 3080-3108.
Zhou, B, Xi Zhou, B., Xiong, Q., Li, P., Liu, S., Wang, L. E., & Ryan, C. (2023). Celebrity and film tourist loyalty: Destination image and place attachment as mediators. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 54, 32-41.
Su, W., Ma, X., Wang, H., Liu, F., Zhang, L., & Jia, W. (2023). Scale development for measuring displacement in rural tourism gentrification: a resident perception perspective. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 28(9), 965-983.
Zhou, Y., Li, T., Li, P., & Wen, S. (2023). Predicting Chinese students’ destination choice intentions for international higher education in post-COVID-19: combining the image-value-behavior framework and protection motivation theory. Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, 1-24.
Gu, H., Li, B., Ryan, C., Tang, Y., & Yang, X. (2023). From Darkest to Finest Hour: Recovery Strategies and Organizational Resilience in China’s Hotel Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of China Tourism Research, 19(1), 7-30. DOI: 10.1080/19388160.2022.2164100
Zhou, B., Xiong, Q., Liu, S., Wang, L. E., Li, P., & Ryan, C. (2022). Tourist satisfaction with online car-hailing: evidence from Hangzhou City, China. Current Issues in Tourism, 1-19. 2023
Chen, Z., Ryan, C. & Zhang, Y. (2023). Generational challenges of resident-destination bonding. Annals of Tourism Research.97, 103493.
Zhou, B., Xiong, Q., Liu, S., Wang, L. E., Li, P., & Ryan, C. (2023). Tourist satisfaction with online car-hailing: evidence from Hangzhou City, China. Current Issues in Tourism, 26(16), 2708-2726.
2022
Gao, J., Ryan, C., Zhang, C. (2022). The evolution of Chinese border tourism policies: security and openness. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism. 27(2), 157-172.
Zhang, X., Ryan, C., Zhang, G., & Wan, Y., (2022), The Fuxi Taihao Mausoleum: Sustaining cultural tradition, Tourism Recreation Research DOI: 10.1080/02508281.2022.2028083
Goh, S., Ryan, C., Faisal, A., & Qi, H. (2022). Mega events, disruptions, and arts entrepreneurs: Reconceptualising the creative transformation of urban spaces. Annals of Tourism Research, 92 103274.
Lok Lam, V., & Ryan, C. (2022). Intra-cultural variation among tourists of the same cultural background – does it matter? Tourism Recreation Research. 47(1), 17-30.
Zhang, X., & Ryan, C. (2022) Cultural or Film Tourism? An analysis comparing Hobbiton (New Zealand) and Daguanyuan (China), International Marketing Journal of Culture and Tourism 1(1), 63-90.
Chen, Z., Ryan, C., Zhang, Z (2022). Cross-generational analysis of residential place attachment to a Chinese rural destination. Journal of Sustainable Tourism. 30(4), 787-806. DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2021.1890095
Huang, X., Chen, M., Wang, Y., Yi, J., Song, Z. & Ryan, C. (2022) Visitors' spatial-temporal behaviour and their learning experience: A comparative study. Tourism Management Perspectives, 42: 100951.
Zhou, B., Xiong, Q., Liu, S., Wang-L-e., Ryan, C. (2022). Tourist satisfaction with online car-hailing: evidence from Hangzhou City, China. Current Issues in Tourism. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2022.2117684
Yang, X. S., & Xu, H. (2022). Producing an ideal village: Imagined rurality, tourism and rural gentrification in China. Journal of Rural Studies, 96, 1-10.
2021
Zhang, X., Tham, A., Liu, Y., Spinks, W., & Wang, L. (2021). ‘To market, to market’: uncovering Daigou touristscapes within Chinese outbound tourism. Journal of China Tourism Research, 17(4), 549-569.
Ma, X., Wang, R., Dai, M., & Ou, Y. (2021). The influence of culture on the sustainable livelihoods of households in rural tourism destinations. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 29(8), 1235-1252.
Pan, Y., Wang, X., & Ryan. C., (2021). Chinese seniors holidaying, elderly care, rural tourism and rural poverty alleviation programmes. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 46(March), 134-143.
Yi, J., Ryan, C., & Wang, D. (2021). China’s Village Tourism Committees: A Social Network Analysis. Journal of Travel Research, 60(1), 117-132.
Li, Z., Li, F., & Ryan, C. (2021). Perceiving North Korea through Chinese tourists’ eyes. Tourism Review 76(1), 150-163.
Zhang, X., Ryan, C., Fu, S.j., & Chen, W.B. (2021). Visitors’ understanding of a film and cultural site, and reflections on contemporary China. Tourism Management Perspectives 40, 100909. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211973621001227
Wang, R., Dai, M., Ou, Y., & Ma, X. (2021). Residents’ happiness of life in rural tourism development. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 20, 100612.
2020
Li, P., Wang, F., Zheng, X., & Huang, J. (2020). Influencing factors and mechanism of urban community tourism development: A case study of Beijing. Sustainability, 12(7), 2806.
Zhang, H., Xu, H., & Gursoy, D. (2020). The effect of celebrity endorsement on destination brand love: A comparison of previous visitors and potential tourists. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 17, 100454.
Li, P., Ryan, C., & Zhou, B. (2020). The motivations of Chinese hikers: data from Ningbo, Current Issues in Tourism, 23, 2893-2909. DOI: 10.1080/13683500.2019.1646224
Li, F. & Ryan, C. (2020). Western guest experiences of a Pyongyang International Hotel, North Korea: Satisfaction under conditions of constrained choice. Tourism Management (SSCI) 76, 103947. doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2019.07.001
Zhou, B., Liu, T., Ryan, C., Wang, L-e., Zhang, D. (2020). The Satisfaction of Tourists Using Bicycle Sharing Based on Structural Equation Model: A Case of Hangzhou City, China. Journal of Sustainable Tourism. 28:7, 1063-1082,: DOI: 10.1080/09669582.2020.1720697
Chen, H., & Ryan, C. (2020). Transforming the Museum and meeting visitor requirements: The case of the Shaanxi History Museum. Journal of Destination Marketing and Management 18, 100483.
Huang, X., Dai, S., & Xu, H. (2020). Predicting tourists' health risk preventative behaviour and travelling satisfaction in Tibet: Combining the theory of planned behaviour and health belief model. Tourism Management Perspectives, 33, 100589.
2019
Chen, H., Ryan, C. & He, H (2019). Intergenerational differences amongst Chinese visitors to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, Xi’an, China: the use of information sources. Annals of Tourism Research, 102682. (SSCI) doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2019.01.015
Gao, J., Ryan, C., Cave, J., Zhang, C. (2019). Tourism Border Making, A political economy of China’s border tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, 76, 1-13.
Ramos-Tumanan, M-A., & Ryan, C. (2019). Chinese rural tourism – Seeking a Chinese perspective from an emic stance, or a case of post hoc reflections. Tourism Management, 75, 284-292.
Zhang, H., & Xu, H. (2019). A structural model of liminal experience in tourism. Tourism Management, 71, 84-98.
2018
Xu, H., Huang, X., & Zhang, Q. (2018). Tourism development and local borders in ancient villages in China. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 9, 330-339.
Li, F., & Ryan, C. (2018). Souvenir shopping experiences: A case study of Chinese tourists in the Hermit Kingdom Tourism Management 64, 142-153.
Jiang, T., Ryan, C. & Zhang, C. (2018). The spiritual or secular tourist? The experience of Zen Meditation Camps in China. Tourism Management, 65, 187-199.
Zhao, G., Deng, Z, Zheng, L., Shen, J., Ryan, C & Gong, J. (2018). Carrying capacity at Hongcun, and implications for Sustainable Tourism. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 23(3), 260-280. (SSCI)
Zhang, X., & Ryan, C. (2018). Investigating tourists’ and local residents’ perceptions of a Chinese film site. Tourist Studies 18(3), 275-291.
Mikulic, J., & Ryan, C. (2018). Reflective versus formative confusion in SEM based tourism research: A critical comment. Tourism Management, 68, 465-469.(SSCI)
Li, P., Zhou, B., Ryan, C., & Wen, J. (2018). Research on the Leisure Satisfaction of Hiking Activities Based on Fuzzy Comprehension Evaluation: Data from Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, Tourism Tribune 2018:5., 55-66
Lin, Y., Ryan, C., Wise, N., & Low, W.L. (2018). A Content Analysis of airline mission statements: Changing trends and contemporary components. Tourism Management Perspectives. 28, 156-165. (SSCI)
Wang, Y-C., Chen, C-C., Lin, Y-H, Ryan, C. (2018). The role of guanxi in Chinese tourists’ destination loyalty. Tourism Review International, 22(3/4), 199-212.
2017
Zhou, C.N., Qiao, G; Ryan, C (2017), How might Chinese medium sized cities improve competitive advantage in the event tourism market? Event Management, 21 (1): 109-118.
Ryan, C., & Wang, Y. (2017). Huimin (Grace) Gu: A key academic in China’s hospitality industry. Anatolia. 28:3, 487-492.
Li, P., Zhou, B., & Ryan, C. (2017). Hiking in China: A fuzzy model of satisfaction, Tourism Management Perspectives, 22, 90-97. (SSCI)
2016
Yang, J., Ryan, C., Zhang, L. (2016). Impersonation in Ethnic Tourism - the presentation of culture bu other ethnic groups. Annals of Tourism Research. 56:13-31.
2015
Sun, M., Ryan, C., Pan, S. (2015). Using Chinese Blogs to Examine Perceived Destination Image: The case of New Zealand. Journal of Travel Research 54(4):543-555.
Wang, S., & Xu, H. (2015). Influence of place-based senses of distinctiveness, continuity, self-esteem and self-efficacy on residents' attitudes toward tourism. Tourism Management, 47, 241-250.
2014
Yang, J., Ryan, C., & Zhang, L. (2014). Sustaining culture and seeking a Just Destination. - a life cycle approach to analysing tourism development in an ethnic inhabited scenic area in Xinjiang, China. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 22(8):1151-1174.
Zeng, B., Ryan, C., Cui, X., & Chen, H. (2014). Tourism-generated Income Distibution in a Poor Rural Community: A Case Study from Shannxi, China. Journal of China Tourism Research 10(4): 1-20.
2013
Xu, H., Cui, Q., Ballantyne, R., & Packer, J. (2013). Effective environmental interpretation at Chinese natural attractions: The need for an aesthetic approach. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 21(1), 117-133.
Sun, M., Ryan, C., & Pan, S. (2015). Using Chinese Travel Blogs to Examine Perceived Destination Image: The Case of New Zealand. Journal of Travel Research. 54(4), 543-555
Sun, X., Chi, C. G. Q., & Xu, H. (2013). Developing destination loyalty: The case of Hainan Island. Annals of tourism research, 43, 547-577.
Ma, X., Zhang, X., & Ryan, C. (2013). The sub-classification of film induced tourism motivation.: A case study of Hobbiton, New Zealand. Tourism Tribune 28(8), 111-117.
Hao, H., & Ryan, C. (2013). Interpretation, Film Language and Tourist Destinations: A Case Study of Hibiscus Town, China. Annals of Tourism Research 40, 213-234.
Yang, J., Ryan, C., & Zhang, L. (2013). Ethnic Minority Tourism in China: Han Perspectives of Tuva Figures in a Landscape. Tourism Management 36, 45-56
Wong, Cora Un; McIntosh, Alison; & Ryan, Chris (2013), Buddhism and tourism: Perceptions of the monastic community at Pu-Tuo-Shan, China, Annals of Tourism Research, 40 (1) : 213-234.
Wong, Cora Un, Ryan, C., & McIntosh, A. (2013). The monasteries of Putuoshan, China: Sites of Secular or Religious Tourism. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing 30(5/6), 577-595.
Yang, J., Ryan, C., & Zhang, L. (2013). Social Conflict in Communities Impacted by Tourism. Tourism Management. 35, 82-93. Tourism Management 32(3): 604-615.
Gu, H., Ryan, C., Bib, L. & Wei.G (2013). Political connections, guanxi and adoption of CSR policies in the Chinese hotel industry – is there a link? Tourism Management, 34, 231-235.
2012
Gu, H., & Ryan, C. (2012). Tourism destination evolution: a comparative study of Shi Cha Hai Beijing Hutong businesses’ and residents’ attitudes. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 20(1), 23-40.
Chen, H., & Ryan, C. (2012). Issues in Museum Management Policies: Evidence from Xi’an, China. Visitor Studies. 15(1), 62-81.
Gu, H., Ryan, C., & Yu, L. (2012). The changing structure of the Chinese hotel industry: 1980-2012. Tourism Management Perspectives. 4, 56-63.
Zeng, Benxiang; & Ryan, Chris (2012), Assisting the poor in China through tourism development: A review of research, Tourism Management, 33 (2) : 239-248.
Li, Ping; Wang, Qian; & Ryan, Chris (2012), The impacts of tourism on traditional villages: A case study of Mt Qiyun, Anhui Province, Tourism Tribune, 27 (4) : 57-63. – in Mandarin.
2011
Cui, X., and Ryan, C. (2011). Perceptions of Place, modernity and the impacts of tourism – Differences among rural and urban residents of Ankang, China: A likelihood ratio analysis. Tourism Management 32(3): 604-615.
Ryan, C., and Hsu, S-Y. (2011). Why do visitors go to Museums? The case of the 921 Earthquake Museum, Wufong, Taiching. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research 16(2): 209-228.
Gu, H., and Ryan, C. (2011). Ethics and corporate social responsibility – An analysis of the views of Chinese Hotel Managers. International Journal of Hospitality Management. 30: 875-885.
Ryan, C., Zhang, C., & Deng, Z. (2011). The impacts of tourism at a UNESCO heritage site for China – a need for a meta-narrative? The case of the Kaiping Diaolou. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 19(6), 747-765.
Chang, J., Ryan, C., Tsai, C-T., Wen, H-Y. (2011). The Taiwanese love motel – An escape from leisure constraints? International Journal of Hospitality Management 31(1), 169-179.
2010
Ryan, C., and Gu, H., (2010). Constructionism and culture in research: Understandings of the fourth Buddhist Festival, Wutaishan, China. Tourism Management 31(2):167-178.
Cui, X., and Ryan, C. (2010). On Regional Tourism Co-operation in Underdeveloped Areas in China – a case of Ankang and Hanzhong in Southern Shaanxi. Journal of Hebei Normal University (Natural Science Edition). 34(1):115-120 (In Mandarin).
Ryan, C., Gu, H., and Chon, K. (2010) Tourism to polluted lakes: issues for tourists and the industry: An empirical analysis of four Chinese lakes. Journal of Sustainable Tourism. 18(5): 595-614.
Ryan, C., Yeh, S.S., and Huan, T.C. (2010). Theme Parks and a structural equation model of determinants of visitor satisfaction – Janfusan Fancyworld, Taiwan. Journal of Vacation Marketing 16(3):185-200.
Gu, H., and Ryan, C. (2010) Hungcon, China – Residents’ perceptions of the impacts of tourism on a Rural Community: A Mixed methods Approach, Journal of China Tourism Research. 6(3):216-244.
2009
Ma, X., Ryan, C., and Bao, J. (2009). Chinese national parks:Differences, resource use and product portfolios, Tourism Management. 30(1): 21-30.
Yeh, S-S., Ryan, C., and Ge, L. (2009). Taoism, temples and tourists; The case of Mazu pilgrimage tourism. Tourism Management 30(4):581-588.
Cui, X., & Ryan, C. (2010) The Perceptions and attitudes of Residents towards Tourism in Underdeveloped Area—A Case Study in Ankang, China. Journal of Southwest University for Nationalities, 2010 (31) 8, 187-191
Yang, O. L.W., Gu, H., and Ryan, C. (2009). Itinerary Planning and Structured Travel – Preferences by Outbound Chinese Holidaymakers, Anatolia 20(1):119-133.
Ryan, C., Zhang, Y., Gu., H., and Ling, S., (2009). Tourism, a Classic Novel, and Television. The case of Cao Xueqin's Dream of the Red Mansions and Grand View Gardens, Beijing. Journal of Travel Research. 48(1):14-28.
Gu, H., Ryan, C., and Chon, K. (2009). Managerial Responsibility, Environmental Practice and Response Sets in a Sample of Chinese Hotel Managers. Journal of China Tourism Research 5(2):140-157.
Zhang, C.Z., Xu, H.G., Si, B.T., and Ryan, C. (2009). Visitors’ perceptions of the use of cable cars and lifts in Wulingyuan World Heritage Site. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 17(5):551-567.
Cui, X., and Ryan, C. (2009). Cultural Tourism Resources in sub-optimal areas: a development strategy. Journal of Socialist Theory.5:81-83. (In Mandarin).
2008
Cui,X. & Yang T.(2008) An Analysis to the Construction of Highways and the Development of Emerging Destinations- A Case Study of Ankang, Contemporary Economics, 2008,8:80-82.
Gu, H., and Ryan, C. (2008). Place attachment, identity and community impacts of tourism – the case of a Beijing hutong. Tourism Management 29(4):637-647.
Gu, H., and Ryan, C. (2008). Chinese clientele at Chinese hotels – Preferences and satisfaction. International Journal of Hospitality Management 27(3):337-345.
Cui, X., and Ryan, C. (2008). On Tourism Image Construction and Marketing Strategy in Ankang. Journal of Ankang University 20(6):20-22. (In Mandarin).
2007
Cui,X.,& Zhang, H.(2007) The Tourism Image Orientation of Ankang City, Journal of Ankang University,2007(19)1:22-26.
Ryan, C., and Zhidan Zhang. 2007. Chinese students: Holiday behaviours in New Zealand. Journal of Vacation Marketing. 13(2):91-105.
Pan, S., and Ryan, C. 2007. Analyzing printed media travelogues: Means and Purposes with Reference to Framing Destination Image. Tourism, Culture and Communication. 7(2):85-97.
Ryan, C., and Gu, H. 2007. Spatial Planning, Mobilities and Culture – Chinese and New Zealand Student Preferences for Californian Travel. International Journal for Tourism Research 9(3):189-203.
Ryan, C., and Gu, H-M., 2007. The Social impacts of Tourism in a Beijing Hutong – A Case of Environmental Change. China Tourism Research. 3(2):235-271.
Ryan, C., and Gu, H. 2007. Perceptions of Chinese Hotels. Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Quarterly 48(4)380-391.
2003
Ryan, C., and Xie, J., 2003, Chinese students – A New Zealand Tourism Niche? International Journal of Tourism Sciences,3(1):95-120.
Ryan, C., 2003. Promoting Tourism Exchange and Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific Region, International Journal of Tourism Sciences – an interdisciplinary social sciences journal. 3(2):175-189.
2002
Tsai, M., Ryan, C. and Lockyer, T. 2002. Culture and Evaluation of Service Quality – A Study of the Service Gaps in a Taiwanese Setting, Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research 7(2):8-19.
2001
Ryan, C., and Xiaoyan Mo., 2001, Chinese Visitors to New Zealand – Demographics and perceptions, Journal of Vacation Marketing¸ 8(1): 13-27.