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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/ED2C9D74-E58D-495A-A27A-D1415FB95A52 | ||
| Year | 2024 | ||
| Type of Item | Diploma Work | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | Myron Pachakis, "Tourism along the Silk Road", Diploma Work, School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2024 https://doi.org/10.26233/heallink.tuc.105033 | ||
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This thesis examined the development of tourism along modern routes inspired by the historic Silk Road. The aim of the study was to highlight how economic, geopolitical, and cultural factors influence tourism in the countries participating in this new network, with particular emphasis on the impact of China, which is leading the project, but also on the opportunities for the other countries. The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting Asia with Europe, starting in China and reaching the Mediterranean. It was mainly used for the trade of goods, but it also facilitated cultural exchange and the spread of ideas, religions, and technologies. The modern Silk Road, known as the "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI), is a global development plan by China that aims to create an extensive network of trade routes and infrastructure, connecting Asia with Europe, Africa, and other regions. It includes investments in transport, energy, and communications infrastructure, with the aim of strengthening trade, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange between participating countries. There are many Silk Roads, but this study focuses on two types: the land route, which partly revives the ancient Silk Road from Xi'an in China to Rome, and the sea route, which connects the ports of the Mediterranean Sea with the ports of the Indian Ocean. The land route, which partly revives the ancient Silk Road from Xi'an in China to Rome, and the sea route, which connects the seas of China with the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. The methodology of the study was based on qualitative analysis, combining in-depth analysis of specific areas, analysis of the content of articles and reports, and data collection from tourism organizations. This technique allowed for the comparison of different areas and the correlation of factors affecting tourism development. The results of the study contributed to existing knowledge by providing analytical data on the effects of infrastructure and geopolitics on tourism. In addition, they revealed the opportunities and challenges facing the countries of the Silk Road and highlighted practical strategies for maximizing tourism benefits.
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