Common Future and Needs of Local Residents
Sustainability is the primary concern when considering the future of Guangzhou. Chinese economic reforms, coupled with the rapid expansion of the city, has increased encroaching rural and riparian lands (Wu, Li & Han, 2018). The encroachment jeopardizes the cleanliness of the city’s water supply in the future. Secondly, the new developments in the urban economy also pose a risk to the cultural landscape of the city. The high rate of rural-urban migration is decreasing the available population for farming and for conserving cultural sites (Wu, Li & Han, 2018). Guangzhou cannot maintain its rate of expansion or its model for business tourism if it does not implement a sustainable development plan. The urban villages within the city need to be included in the sustainability plan to improve the economies of scale and to provide a quick solution for the urban problem.
The continuity of business tourism in Guangzhou is dependent on efficient land-use planning. For one, rural residents need to be adequately compensated for encroached land to provide capital for long-term economic activities (Wu, Li & Han, 2018). Urban expansion needs to respect the villagers’ obligation to conserve cultural sites and traditional rural practices. The country cultural rituals play a significant part in promoting business tourism. When it comes to the environment, provision should be availed to include architectural designs that redevelop urban villages. Physical features, such as the banks of the River Pearl and the Ancestral Halls, should be conserved. The approach will help to preserve the allure of ancient Guangzhou.
The city of Guangzhou is a good reference point for business tourism. Commerce-related travels comprise the majority of international visits to the city. Guangzhou’s strategic position along the Pearl River and proximity to Hong Kong and Wuhan are the main drivers of tourism in the region. However, Guangzhou cannot sustain its economic development without jeopardizing the status of its tourist sector. Rapid industrialization in Guangzhou is a risk to human capital depletion and water pollution. Therefore, the city must incorporate sustainability models in its tourism sector.