Research on the Impact of the Opening of the East-West Intercity Rail in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area on Regional Tourism

Haiming Chen; Yufang Wei

doi:10.54097/10mnvm77

Authors

Haiming Chen
Yufang Wei

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/10mnvm77

Keywords:

Regional tourism, East-West Intercity Rail in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Light rail transit, Tourism impact

Abstract

The opening of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area East-West Intercity Rail has significantly impacted tourism in cities along its route. This study integrates data from 303 valid questionnaires to analyze the correlation mechanisms between transportation accessibility, tourist demand, visitor satisfaction, and regional tourism impacts. The results reveal a moderately strong linear relationship (R=0.545) between "transportation accessibility" and "regional tourism impact" —a 1-unit improvement in accessibility leads to an average 0.681 increase in regional tourism impact, demonstrating strong effects on economic growth and low-carbon emissions. Transportation accessibility significantly enhances overall satisfaction, with each 1-unit improvement increasing it by 0.697. Regional tourism impact also positively influences both visitor behavior and overall satisfaction. The research indicates that this rail project has boosted tourist traffic in coastal cities and accelerated the development of the Greater Bay Area as a premier tourism destination. Based on these findings, recommendations are proposed to optimize infrastructure layouts and improve service quality, aiming to transform transportation advantages into tourism economic benefits.

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