TTLV: Developing tourism products for craft villages in Phu Tho - A case study of Hung Lo, Son Vi, and Sai Nga craft villages.

1. Student's full name: BUI THI HOA 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: December 26, 1989 4. Place of birth: Phu Tho

5. Decision No. 4295/2016/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 16, 2016, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Thesis title: Developing tourism products for craft villages in Phu Tho - A case study of Hung Lo, Son Vi, and Sai Nga craft villages.

8. Major: Tourism Code: 8810101.01

9. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thuy Anh, Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of the thesis results:

This thesis studies and surveys the conditions and current state of tourism development in general and craft village tourism activities in Phu Tho in particular. The research results show that, among the 73 recognized craft villages (as of 2017), Phu Tho has many villages with favorable conditions, resources, and developing craft village tourism activities. Specifically, the study delves into the conditions and current state of development of craft village tourism products in Hung Lo, Son Vi, and Sai Nga villages. The exploitation of this type of tourism has initially yielded encouraging results; several tourism products have been developed combining sightseeing, relaxation, business travel with craft village tourism; contributing to job creation, increased income for local people, and the preservation and promotion of the cultural values ​​of traditional craft villages. However, craft village tourism products still face many shortcomings that need to be addressed, focusing on the following issues: 1) the number of craft village tourism products is still limited; 2) Tourism programs combined with craft village tourism are not attractive or unique; 3) There are no specialized tourism programs focusing on craft villages; 4) Some tourism services (accommodation, food, supplementary services, etc.) are lacking and do not fully meet the needs of tourists. Given these realities, this thesis proposes practical solutions aimed at developing craft village tourism products in Phu Tho.

11. Practical applications: These research results provide a basis for government agencies, tourism businesses, and enterprises to make adjustments in developing attractive and unique craft village tourism products in Phu Tho, aiming to more effectively exploit available conditions and resources.

12. Further research directions: Developing craft village tourism linked to the livelihoods of local communities in Phu Tho.

13. The published works related to the thesis:

[1] Some issues in the development of craft village tourism products in Phu Tho,Today's Teaching and Learning Magazine, June 2017 issue, pages 193-195, Hanoi.

[2] Product characteristic of souvenirs – a solution to enhance the attractiveness of Phu Tho craft village tourism products,Today's Teaching and Learning Magazine, June 2018 issue, pages 129-131, Hanoi.

[3] Awakening the tourism potential of Phu Tho craft villages,Travel Magazine, October 2018 issue, pages 56-57, Hanoi.

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: BUI THI HOA 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: December 26, 1989 4. Place of birth: Phu Tho

5. Admission decision number: 4295/2016/QD-XHNV-SĐ dated December 16, 2016 by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in academic period: No

7. Official thesis title: Developing tourism products of craft villages in Phu Tho province - A case study in craft village of Hung Lo, Son Vi, Sai Nga

8. Major: Tourism Code: 8810101.01

9. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. PhD Tran Thuy Anh, Faculty of Tourism Studies - University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The study researched, investigated conditions and current reality of tourism development in general and craft village tour in Phu Tho in particular. The results show that among 73 craft villages recognized (by 2017), Phu Tho has many handicraft villages, which are rich in resources favor for developing of craft villages tourism activities. In particular, The research focuses of research on the conditions and real development of tourism products in craft villages in Hung Lo, Son Vi, Sai Nga. The exploitation of this type of tourism initially got positive achievements; There are a number of tourism products combining sightseeing tours, relaxation and on-business trips with craft villages; that contributes to create jobs, increase income for the local people, preserve and promote cultural values ​​of traditional craft villages. However, the products of craft villages still have several concerns that need to be solved, focusing on the following issues: 1) village tourism products are few; 2) Tourism programs combined with craft village tourism are not attractive and unique; 3) There is no monograph tourism program among handicraft villages; 4) Some tourist services (accommodation, meals, supplements...) are insufficient, not fully meeting the needs of tourists. Under these conditions, the thesis proposes practical solutions in order to of develope tourism products in Phu Tho.

11. Practical applicability: The results of this research are the basis for the government of all levels and businesses to initiate adjustments in the construction and development of such available attractive tourism products in Phu. It is desired to further exploit the conditions and resources available.

12. Further research suggestions: Developing tourism villages associated with livelihoods of local communities in Phu Tho

13. Thesis-related publications:

[1] Some issues in the development of village tourism products in Phu Tho, Journal of Teaching and Learning today, No. June 2017, pages 193 - 195, Hanoi.

[2] Characterization of souvenir products - solutions to enhance the attractiveness of Phu Tho trade village tourism products, Journal of Teaching and Learning today, No. June 2018, pages 129 - 131, Ha Cabinet.

[3] Wake up potential tourism Phu Tho craft village, Tourism Magazine, No. October 2018, pages 56-57, Hanoi.