Assessing community participation in ecotourism development at Bidoup Nui Ba National Park

Ngo Thi Lien *

* Correspondence: Ngo Thi Lien (email: ntbichlien1411@gmail.com)

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Received: 08 Jun 2018
Revised: 07 Aug 2018
Accepted: 07 Aug 2018
Published: 10 Oct 2018
DOI: 10.58810/vhujs.6.2.2018.6256
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Ngô, L. . T. (2018). Assessing community participation in ecotourism development at Bidoup Nui Ba National Park. Van Hien University Journal of Science 6(2), 96-102.
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Volume 6 - Issue 2 (2018)
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Văn hóa - Thể thao - Du lịch

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Abstract

This study aimed at assessing the community participation in ecotourism at Bidoup Nui Ba National Park in Lac Duong District, Lam Dong Province. A qualitative exploratory study was conducted by questionnaire surey direct interview each household. The findings showed that: Community participated as responses to call to action and got paid for their participation. They gave ideas for development planning, but the National Park Management Board reserved the right to make decisions. (2) Four variables related to community’ participation included age, culture exchange, literacy, and residence period. (3) Local residents held positive attitudes towards tourism development because of benefits is created by tourism. It was the participants who had more positive attitudes and understandings than non-participants. This is the basis for proposing some solutions towards sustainable tourism development at Bidoup Nui Ba National Park.
Keywords: eco-tourism, community, Bidoup Nui Ba Naional Park, tourism development

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