A study on the changes in tourism policies and impacts os China's Silk Road tourism belt

Abstract

[eng] In China, tourism has grown into a strategic national pillar industry. Different periods' tourism industry development policies undeniably played a significant role in guiding and promoting the tourism industry, which has steadily grown to become one of China's fastest growing industries and enjoys strong international competitive advantages. By promoting tourism exchanges and cooperation between provinces along the route, the Silk Road Economic Belt, as a critical component of China's "One Belt, One Road" initiative, has made a significant contribution to the growth of China's tourism economy. This article compares the changes in tourism policies that have occurred along the Silk Road tourism belt since China's tourism boom, as well as the tourism industry's reaction to these policy changes. The study emphasizes the importance of tourism policy support, highlighting the positive impact of the "One Belt, One Road" Initiative on tourism arrivals, tourism revenues, tourist attractions, and tourism enterprises in key provinces and cities along the Silk Road tourism belt, as well as the negative impact on the environment.