Research on Impacts of Local Transfer of Surplus Rural Labor Force by Homestay Industry

Abstract

With the acceleration of country revitalization and urban-rural integration, there is a transfer backflow of rural labor force in China. It means less and less rural labor force will transfer to the city looking for a job while more and more of them will choose to return to hometown and start up business there. The development of rural tourism is a key factor of upgrading rural industrial structure and absorbing surplus labor force. The development of homestay industry promotes the trend of localization employment of surplus labor force effectively. This paper selects four homestays in two regions as examples. The case investigation and interview are made about homestay owners, homestay employees and customers. It uses observation method and test method to sort data and serial number method to analyze and test effect variables. It is found that there are both driving path and influence mechanism on the transfer of surplus rural labor force in industry attribute elements, economy profit elements and career selection elements by homestay industry. And the hindering elements show a slightly higher trend than the dynamic effect. This paper discusses how to improve dynamic effect of homestay industry and reduce its hindrance factors by changing local farmers’ endogenous demand, strengthening external guarantee and combining activities of three industries. On the basis of literature review and theoretical framework, this study points out the promotion and restriction paths of rural homestay industry on the transfer of surplus rural labor force in industry attribute elements, economy profit elements and career selection elements. It has certain value and significance for developing rural economy and solving issues related to agriculture, rural areas, and rural people. Due to the limitations of sample size and attention groups, the conclusion framework is confined to obtained data. The further study could focus on multi-factor composition and path of promotion path and effects in theoretical and practical methods.