The factors influencing sustainable tourism development in Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City

Do Thi Hong Phu; Nguyen Van Nhung; Do Thi Ninh

doi:10.61602/jdi.2023.73.06

Do Thi Hong Phu, Nguyen Van Nhung, Do Thi Ninh

Publication date: 2023

Page: 46-52

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Issue: 73

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.61602/jdi.2023.73.06

Keywords: Sustainability; tourism; development; impact; factors

Abstract:

The study aimed to identify the factors influencing sustainable tourism development in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), as well as the extent of impact of each factor. To achieve this objective, the research employed a questionnaire to gather data from tourism experts, leaders, employees of tourism companies operating in Cu Chi district, and tourists who have visited or are currently visiting the area. Linear regression was utilized by the author to measure the influence of these factors on sustainable tourism development in Cu Chi district, HCMC. The research findings revealed that the sustainable tourism development in Cu Chi district, HCMC, is contingent upon Policy Mechanism, Human Resources, Environmental Factors, Social Factors, Economic Factors, and Tourism Products. Based on the research outcomes, the author proposed several policy implications to foster sustainable tourism development in Cu Chi district, HCMC.