TTLV: Research on rural tourism development in An Giang province

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Tran Thi Tuyet Van                    

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: February 20, 1990

4. Place of birth: My Luong - Cho Moi - An Giang

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 2998/2013/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 30, 2013 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Thesis topic name:Research on rural tourism development in An Giang province

8. Major: Tourism Code: Pilot training program

9. Scientific instructor:Dr. Pham Hong Long, Faculty of Tourism, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi - Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of thesis results:

The thesis conducts research on the theoretical system of rural tourism in the world and in Vietnam. The theoretical basis presents arguments related to: the concept of rural tourism, the history of research on the issue, the theoretical basis for developing rural tourism., lHistory of formation and development of rural tourism in the world and in Vietnam.

Based on the application of the theoretical system on rural tourism development, the thesis identifies the tourism potential.countrysideexisting in An Giang province.The thesis also evaluated tDevelopment status of rural tourismthrough tConduct statistics and investigate results from tourists, communities, local authorities, and the tourism industry of An Giang province.In addition, the thesis also analyzes nAchievements and difficulties in the implementation of rural tourism today.

From the current situation, the thesis presents solutions and development orientations for rural tourism in An Giang in the coming time. Aiming to help rural residents improve their quality of life, increase income, reduce poverty, successfully restructure the economy and diversify tourism types in An Giang province in particular and Vietnam in general.

11. Practical application:

From the practical model of rural tourism development in An Giang, lessons learned on determining stages in the rural tourism development cycle, development methods, impacts of rural tourism on community life, etc. are studied.toapplicationapplied to other rural localities with tourism potential in Vietnam in the future.

12. Further research directions:

With the goal of helping rural communities and developing Vietnam tourism in a sustainable direction. Continue to research and apply scientific knowledge in tourism to find a type of tourism that meets the following viewpoints: environmental protection, sustainable tourism development and creating more livelihoods for rural communities.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

INFRMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Tran Thi Tuyet Van2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: February 20, 1990 4. Place of birth: An Giang Province

5. Admission decision number: No. 2998/2013/QD-XHNV-SĐH Dated: December 30, 2013 issued by the Principal of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in academic process: No

7. Official thesis title: Research on rural tourism development in An Giang Province

8. Major: Tourism 9. Code: Experimental program

10. Supervisors: Dr. Pham Hong Long, Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

This thesis includes researches on the theoretical systems of rural tourism in Vietnam and all over the world. The rationale for this study comes from the conceptions related to: the definition of rural tourism, the history of research, the rationale for developing rural tourism, the formation and development of rural tourism in Vietnam and all over the world.

Based on the application of theoritical system to develop rural tourism, the paper states the contemporary potential for tourism in An Giang Province, the facts about the expansion of rural tourism, with statistics and surveys of tourists, public opinion, local authority in the province, and the achievement as well as the disadvantages during this development process.

From the facts collected, the paper points out the solution and direction to develop rural tourism in An Giang in the future. This aims to help the local people to improve their lives, boost their income, eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, successfully transform the economic system and diversify forms of tourism in An Giang Province in particular and Vietnam in general.

12. Practical applicability:

From the rational model of developing rural tourism in An Giang, the experience of determining the steps in the rural tourism development procedures, the methods to develop, and the infulences of rural tourism on community's lives,... are studied in order to be applied into other potential areas in Vietnam in the future.

13. Further research directions:

With the purpose of helping rural community and fostering Vietnam tourism's sustainable development. Continue to study, apply the scientific knowledge in the field of tourism to find out the form of tourism that meets the requirements: protecting environment, sustainably developing tourism and providing more ways to make a living for rural community.

14. Thesis-related publications: No