PARTICIPATION OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN ECO - TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AT BAY MAU COCONUT FOREST, CAM THANH COMMUNE, HOI AN

Abstract

Over the last decades, eco-tourism development has received special attention in many countries around the world, including Vietnam. However, sustainable development of ecotourism cannot be separated from the community element, which means the participation of local people in the growth and management of eco-tourism. In recent years, with this orientation, the Bay Mau coconut forest in Hoi An has attracted large numbers of tourists at home and abroad, which leads to positive results. Nowadays, the local authorities, residents and travel agencies are making great efforts to bring the Bay Mau ecotourism destination closer to tourists, and at the same time, continuing to preserve the cultual beauty and to protect the environment for the purpose of ensuring the sustainable development of eco-tourism in this area.