TTLV: Research on community participation in tourism activities in Phu Quy island district, Binh Thuan province

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Nguyen Thi Le

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: December 12, 1980

4. Place of birth: Son Tinh District - Quang Ngai Province

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 31, 2014 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 community participation in tourism activities in Phu Quy island district, Binh Thuan province”.

8. Major: Tourism Code:

9. Scientific instructor:Dr. Tran Thi Mai Hoa– Lecturer, Faculty of Tourism Studies – University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of thesis results:

The thesis studies community participation (investigating awareness, level of participation and support of the community) in tourism activities in Phu Quy island district, Binh Thuan province according to the community-based tourism approach. The results show that community participation in tourism activities here is at level 4 according to Pretty's (1995) participation theory: participating because of realizing the material benefits brought by tourism. People are not allowed to participate in the decision-making process, planning or local tourism policies. Participation in tourism activities is still passive, spontaneous, lacking necessary guidance and training in tourism skills. However, their awareness of tourism activities is quite positive. They are aware of the benefits brought by tourism and want local tourism to develop.

On that basis, the thesis has proposed some fundamental solutions to attract community participation in tourism activities and develop community-based tourism in the island district in the coming time.

11. Practical application:

These research results will provide some useful information in developing tourism policies, plans, projects and strategies, not only gaining people's support in tourism activities but also contributing to the development of sustainable island tourism.

12. Further research directions:

Research on sustainable island tourism development based on community approach (case study of Binh Thuan province)

13. The published works related to the thesis:

1. Magazine article: “Bringing Phu Quy closer to the mainland” – Vietnam Tourism Magazine – September 2015 issue, pages 36-37.

2. International conference paper (with ISBN): “The study on community participation in tourism in PhuQuy Island – Binh Thuan Province”, Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference”Exploiting local intellectual property in tourism development”organized by Foreign Trade University and National Economics University, Hanoi, under the auspices of the Department of Intellectual Property, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, on June 10, 2016 in Hanoi. (Written in English)

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Le. 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: December 12, 1980. 4. Place of birth: SonTinh District, QuangNgai Province.

5. Admission decision number: 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 31^st, 2014 by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Official thesis title: The study on community participation in tourism in PhuQuy Island, BinhThuan Province.

8. Major: Tourism Studies Code:

9. Supervisors: Dr. Tran Thi Mai Hoa – Lecturer, Faculty of Tourism Studies – University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis is to study its community participation (identifying the residents' perception, determining the level of participation as well as their support) for tourism development in PhuQuy Island with the community-based tourism approach. It is found that the level of local residents' participation is at Level four (according to Pretty's (1995) theory): participation for material incentives from tourism. Local community does not seem to have involved in the decision-making process. In other words, PhuQuy's local tourism development is likely to be top-down. Community has passively participated in tourism activities without necessary professional training. However, in general, the local residents' perception is positive, most of them favor tourism development and show interest in tourism activities in the future.

Consequently, the study has recommended fundamental solutions to attract local residents in tourism activities for developing community-based tourism in PhuQuy island in upcoming years.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

The results of the thesis provide helpful information for formulating plans and policies not only to gain residents' support for tourism but also to implement sustainable tourism development.

12. Further research directions, if any:

Study on sea and island tourism development sustainably with community approach (study the case of BinhThuan Province)

13. Thesis-related publications:

1. “Making PhuQuy Island closer to the mainland” – Vietnam Tourism Magazines – Published on Dec, 2015.

2. “The study on community participation in tourism in PhuQuy Island – Binh Thuan Province” – Conference Proceeding“Exploitation of local intellectual assets in tourism development”being organized by Foreign Trade University and National Economic University, in cooperation with The Vietnamese National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP) and Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, on June10, 2016 in HaNoi.