This paper takes Xinjiang's tourism industry as the research object, and from the perspective of industrial economics, selects six indicators, namely, industrial correlation degree, income elasticity, industrial growth potential, social benefit, comparative advantage and competitive advantage, to scientifically measure the conditions for it to become a pillar industry. The results show that the tourism industry in Xinjiang has a high degree of correlation and has a significant driving effect on other industries. The income elasticity of Xinjiang's tourism industry is much higher than the national level in the same period, showing obvious market advantages. The contribution rate and location entropy of Xinjiang's tourism industry fluctuated year by year, showing strong growth potential and obvious comparative advantages. The employment density of tourism industry in Xinjiang is lower than the national average level, and the social benefits are significant. Xinjiang tourism industry related industries cost profit margin is lower than other dominant industries, has a natural competitive advantage. The comprehensive calculation results show that the conditions for Xinjiang's tourism industry to become a pillar industry are relatively mature. For the problems existing in the current development of tourism industry in Xinjiang, we should further improve the reform of tourism product supply, innovative talent training and the construction of tourism enterprise brand cluster, so as to promote the high-quality development of tourism industry in Xinjiang.
