Impact of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on tourism and tourist destinations

Fatima Anis Naqvi; Dr. Muhammad Kamran; Badar Kamal Habib; Ali Hamza

Authors

Fatima Anis Naqvi Author
Dr. Muhammad Kamran Author
Badar Kamal Habib Author
Ali Hamza Author

Keywords:

CPEC, Arabian Sea, Tourism Development, Economic Growth, Community-based tourism, Infrastructure Improvement, Environmental effects of CPEC Projects, Sustainable Tourism, China Pakistan Economic Corridor

Abstract

This research examines the effect of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on tourism and tourist sites in Pakistan. CPEC has brought with it huge improvements in infrastructure, such as improved roads, transport, and communication systems, which have opened up far-flung and underdeveloped regions. The study examines both the favorable impacts, e.g., economic development, employment generation, and creation of new tourist attractions, as well as the negative impacts, e.g., degradation of the environment, cultural transformation, and overburdening of local resources. Through Quantitative approach (survey), the research intends to gain an in-depth perspective of how CPEC is reshaping tourism in Pakistan and provide recommendations for sustainable development so that the benefits of this growth are maximized and the harmful effects are lessened.

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