On May 9, 2018, Guangdong and Hainan provinces, as well as Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region signed an agreement to develop the Beibu Gulf Urban Agglomeration into a world-class tourist destination.
Representatives of 15 cities and counties from Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan signed the Beibu Gulf Urban Agglomeration Tourism Cooperation Agreement. According to the agreement, the 15 cities and counties will work together to develop the tourism brand of "Beautiful blue bay," as well as introduce more boutique travel routes to jointly establish a world-class tourist destination in the region. Coordinated efforts will be made to carry out tourism promotion activities, enhance smart tourism cooperation, and promote exchanges of tourism talents, as well as maintain order of the tourist market.