The action research initiative by ABC Company, a cultural enterprise based in a major city in southeastern China, aims to bridge the preservation of cultural heritage with the advancement of tourism development, with a pronounced emphasis on marketing innovation. This study adopts a multi-pronged research approach, including a comprehensive literature review, in-depth field research, qualitative data analysis, and a suite of methodological frameworks, to scrutinize the impact of emerging technologies on visitor experience enhancement and the genesis of innovative tourism products. ABC Company's integrated strategy, underscored by educational initiatives and community engagement, has cultivated a reciprocal relationship between cultural heritage conservation and sustainable tourism development. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation metrics have demonstrated the strategy's efficacy, particularly in augmenting tourist satisfaction and elevating awareness of cultural heritage among visitors and the local populace. While acknowledging the positive outcomes, the study concedes the limitations imposed by its regional concentration in southeastern China, which may constrain the generalizability of its findings. Accordingly, the research suggests future research trajectories to delve into the nuanced interplay between technology optimization and the equilibrium between conservation and developmental endeavors. This prospective orientation aspires to enrich the collective comprehension of sustainable cultural heritage tourism across varied settings.
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