TTLV: Participation of local community in developing cultural tourism in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province

1. Student's full name: Phan Lan Huong 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: July 13, 1997
4. Place of birth: Vinh Tuong, Vinh Phuc
5. Decision on recognition of students No. 2948/2021/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2021 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in training process: No
7. Thesis topic: Participation of local community in developing cultural tourism in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province.
8. Major: Tourism; Code: 8810101.01
9. Scientific advisor: Dr. Dang Thi Phuong Anh, Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
10. Summary of thesis results:
The author summarizes domestic and international studies on the participation of local communities (CĐDP) in cultural tourism development (DLVH), analyzes related theories, and determines the scale used in the study. The main research method of the thesis is qualitative. The scale used is that of author Pretty (1995) including 07 levels: (1) passive participation; (2) participation in providing information; (3) participation in consulting, (4) participation for material incentives; (5) participation in functional activities; (6) participation in interaction; (7) active participation. The study was conducted through in-depth interviews with 11 households doing tourism in Mai Hich commune; For local authorities (02 commune officials and 07 village chiefs); 02 tourism and travel businesses and a survey through a questionnaire with 207 tourists coming to Mai Hich commune.
The research topic of the conditions for developing cultural tourism in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province includes natural tourism resources, cultural tourism resources, infrastructure, technical tourism facilities, local tourism development policies; awareness of local communities about cultural tourism, and the connection between stakeholders in developing cultural tourism.
In addition, the study analyzed the current status of cultural tourism development in Mai Hich commune. At the same time, the topic also made a general assessment of the participation of local communities in cultural tourism development here based on data collected from qualitative methods and in-depth interviews. From there, the author focused on analyzing the form of participation of local communities in cultural tourism development; studying the level of community participation in tourism activities; studying the factors affecting and barriers to the participation of local communities in tourism activities.
Based on the results of this study, the author has proposed a number of solutions and recommendations to enhance community participation in tourism activities, especially cultural tourism in Mai Hich, developing tourism to both conserve resources and help people eliminate hunger, reduce poverty, improve the quality of life; at the same time, contribute to promoting the image of the locality.
11. Practical application:
The research results are the basis for tourism management agencies and tourism businesses to develop support policies to encourage the participation of local communities in developing cultural tourism effectively, promoting the destination of Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province based on the cultural tourism resources of the community and locality.
12. Further research directions:
Research on exploiting the cultural values ​​of Thai ethnic group in sustainable tourism development in the locality,...
13. The published works related to the thesis:

 

1. Full name: Phan Lan Huong 2. Sex: female
3. Date of birth: July 13, 1997 4. Place of birth: Vinh Phuc Province
5. Admission decision number: No. 2948/2021/QD-XHNV; Dated December 28, 2021 by the Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University.
6. Changes in academic process: No
7. Official thesis title: The participation of the local community in the development of cultural tourism in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province.
8. Major: Tourism 9. Code: 8810101.01
10. Supervisors: Dr. Dang Thi Phuong Anh, Lecturer at the Department of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The author conducted a literature review of domestic and international studies on the involvement of the local community (LC) in the development of cultural tourism (CT), analyzed relevant theories, and identified the research measurement scale. The primary research method employed in the thesis is qualitative. The scale used is adapted from Pretty (1995) and includes seven levels: (1) active participation; (2) providing information; (3) advisory participation; (4) participation for material benefits; (5) participation in functional activities; (6) interactive participation; (7) proactive participation. The study was conducted through in-depth interviews with 11 tourism households in Mai Hich commune; for local authorities (02 commune officials and 07 village leaders); 02 tourism and travel businesses; and a survey through questionnaires with 207 tourists visiting Mai Hich commune.
The research topic explores the conditions for the development of CT in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province, including natural tourism resources, cultural tourism resources, infrastructure, technical tourism facilities, and local tourism development policies. It also investigates the LC's perceptions of CT, the linkages between stakeholders in CT development.
Additionally, the study analyzes the current situation of cultural tourism development in Mai Hich commune. The thesis evaluates the overall participation of the LC in CT development based on qualitative data gathered through in-depth interviews. The author focuses on analyzing the forms of LC participation in CT development, studying the level of community participation in tourism activities, and exploring factors affecting and barriers to LC participation in tourism activities.
Based on the research findings, the author proposes several solutions and recommendations to enhance community participation in tourism activities, especially cultural tourism in Mai Hich, aiming to develop tourism while preserving resources, alleviating poverty, improving the quality of life, and contributing to the promotion of the local image.
12. Practical applicability, if any:
The research findings provide the basis for tourism management authorities and tourism businesses to promote policies aimed at encouraging effective participation of the local community in the development of cultural tourism. These policies are designed to promote the cultural tourism destination of Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province, based on the cultural tourism resources of both the community and the local area.
13. Further research directions, if any:
Research on harnessing the cultural value of the Thai ethnic group in the development of sustainable tourism at the local level...
14. Thesis-related publications:
(1) Phan Lan Huong, Dr. Dang Thi Phuong Anh (2023), Exploiting the traditional cultural values ​​of the Thai people associated with tourism development (Through a survey in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province), Culture & Resources Magazine, No.2 (34)/2023, ISSN2354 - 0907, pp89