Research on sustainable tourism development at Yen Island, Khanh Hoa

1. Student's full name: VU THI PHUONG 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: October 10, 1984

4. Place of birth: Ninh Binh

5. Decision on student admission No. 1698/QD-XHNV dated July 11, 2017, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes to the training process: Extended duration by 1 year.

7. Thesis title: “RESEARCH ON SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AT YEN ISLAND, KHANH HOA”

8. Major: Tourism; Code: 8810101

9. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Long – Faculty of Tourism, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of the thesis results:

Essentially, the thesis has achieved the following main research results:

Firstly, the thesis focused on researching the current state of tourism development on Yen Island over the past period, while also outlining the long-term, sustainable development of Yen Island tourism in terms of economics, culture, society, and the environment.

Secondly, the thesis has conducted a preliminary analysis of tourist satisfaction with tourism products at Yen Island, Khanh Hoa, focusing mainly on domestic and international tourists.

Thirdly, the thesis has proposed some basic directions for the sustainable development of tourism on Yen Island. These directions could also serve as good suggestions for the sustainable development of tourism on other islands.

11. Practical applications:

Based on the survey results and tourist evaluations of tourism products on Yen Island, Khanh Hoa, this thesis contributes to identifying shortcomings in the organization, management, and exploitation of tourism activities on Yen Island, Khanh Hoa. From this, it offers recommendations for the sustainable development of tourism on Yen Island, Khanh Hoa.

This thesis serves as a reference document for tourism management agencies and for teaching purposes in tourism training institutions.

12. Future research directions:

Applying and developing criteria to evaluate the sustainable development of tourism on other islands in Nha Trang Bay.

13. The published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: VU THI PHUONG 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: 10/10/1984

4. Place of birth: Ninh Binh

5. Admission decision number: 1698/QD-XHNV Date: 11 Jul 2017 of Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: Extend to 1 year

7. Official thesis title: “RESEARCHING AND DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLES TOURISM IN KHANH HOA SALANGANES ISLAND”

8. Major: Tourism; Code: 8810101

9. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof & Ph.D. Pham Hong Long - Lecturer, Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

Basically, Thesis achieved the following key research findings:

Firstly, the thesis has focused on research on the situation of tourism development in Salanganes Island in the last period, at the same time it is orientated tourism in Salanganes Island for developing economy, culture, society and environment longly and sustainably.

Secondly, Thesis analyzed the satisfaction of visitors about tourism products at Khanh Hoa Salanganes Island, focusing mainly on domestic and international tourists.

Thirdly, the thesis proposes some basic orientation to develop Salanganes Island in the direction of sustainability. These orientations can also be good suggestions for the development of tourism on other islands in a sustainable direction.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

From the results of survey guest reviews of tourism products at Khanh Hoa Salanganes Island, the thesis contributes to the issue of inference in the organization of management and exploitation of tourism activities in Khanh Hoa Salanganes Island.

From there, making recommendations for sustainable tourism development at Khanh Hoa Salanganes Island.

12. Further research directions, if any:

Application and development of criteria to evaluate tourism development of other islands in Nha Trang Bay towards sustainability.

13. Thesis-related publications: No