The thriving digital economy, driven by technological innovation, requires continuous integration of data resources and sustained technological advancement to deepen the operational logic and development models of the cultural tourism industry. The logic behind digital economy’s promotion of cultural-tourism integration is rooted in shaping integrated development models through technology, providing both momentum and platforms for growth. To fully unlock the potential of the digital economy, it is essential to continuously improve digital infrastructure, establish multi-stakeholder collaborative mechanisms, and inject innovative vitality into solving practical challenges in cultural-tourism integration.