An innovative model of park governance: evidence from Vietnam

Ly, Tuan Phong; Xiao, Honggen

doi:10.1080/14724049.2016.1145227

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“…Over the past decade, analysis of tourism policies has extensively linked to social development, such as pro-poor and community-based forms of tourism (Truong, 2013). Research on alternative forms of governance, such as community (Ngo et al, 2019), partnership (Ly and Xiao, 2016) and resource governance, has also been addressed (Nguyen et al, 2018;Khuu et al, 2021aKhuu et al, , 2021bKhuu et al, , 2022. A recent trend in policy analysis shifted focus to the governance of natural and cultural resources for sustainable development (Ly andXiao, 2016, Jeyacheya andHampton, 2020).…”

Section: Political Economics and Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vietnam tourism at the crossroads of socialism and market economy

Bui,

Pham,

Pham

et al. 2024

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Purpose Vietnam has repositioned itself from a war-torn country to a popular tourist destination. Although research on Vietnam tourism has grown in number, a macro analysis of national tourism governance and policies has largely been missing. Design/methodology/approach This synthesis paper offers a systemic analysis of Vietnam’s tourism accommodating intensified government intervention and dramatic market changes in recent decades. The authors offer a chronological analysis of tourism development along with the major political and economic turns of the country. Findings The patterns of tourism development reflect a compromise between centralization and decentralization of the governance system and a trade-off between economic and social objectives of development. Balancing these opposites, the internal strength of the domestic market and the resilience of communities and businesses become key assets for growth in circumstances where the socialist market economy continues to inform the current and future development of the industry. Research limitations/implications Although the case of Vietnam is unique, the adaptive mechanism of the tourism industry highlighted in this paper offers a useful lesson for other developing countries. The research addresses tourism in the political economy in developing countries, which is valuable for researchers, policy analysts as well as practitioners in tourism. Practical implications The practical contribution of the study is derived from authors’ academic and industrial backgrounds. Findings from the study serve as a useful reference for those who embark on the study of tourism governance and policy-making in developing countries and problems associated with the economic transitional process. Those problems of the disparity between centralization and decentralization of the political system might not be only significant in Vietnam, but also prevail in developing countries. Thus, this study offers a point of departure for future empirical and comparative research on the kindship of tourism and political economy in a full scale. Social implications The transitional economy as viewed through the tourism industry is prominently presented in the “evolutionary” approach to the transitional economy, which exhibits several unique features: the transition from a centrally planned (command) economy to a market economy and the manifestations of a socialist orientation in the modern economic management system (Vuong et al., 2019). While data from this study is mainly illustrative of the first point, the transition from a planned economy to a market economy, the second characteristic, the manifestation of a social orientation has only slightly been addressed and will need further elaboration in a future study. While Vietnam’s tourism positions itself in a socialist market-oriented economy might set a unique case, the study highlights the politics of tourism is shaped by the politico-economic system. The authors conclude that the adaptation of Vietnam tourism to a socialist market-orientated economy is better perceived as a social evolution achievement rather than a feature of capitalism. Originality/value The latest study on tourism governance (Bui et al., 2022) has outlined the evolution of the tourism administrative system and markets in the country; however, linkages of tourism to the broader political economic system have yet to be addressed. Addressing this gap, the authors carry out analysis of policies and governance from the insider’s viewpoint, when team members have been involved in numerous tourism planning and development projects, both on international and national scales. The practical experience along with thorough review of literature and statistical data contributes to shaping a fresh understanding of tourism in a transitional economy.

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Section: Political Economics and Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vietnam tourism at the crossroads of socialism and market economy

Bui,

Pham,

Pham

et al. 2024

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“…Ecotourism thus provides a great alternative to massmarket tourism, especially for rural and undeveloped regions [32]. Although the purpose of ecotourism is to engage tourists in ecosystems in a low-impact, non-consumptive, and locally oriented way, in order to preserve species and habitats [32], there are significant differences between the theory and the practice of ecotourism management, especially in Southeast Asian countries [12]. The practice of ecotourism has been criticized for placing economic interests above environmental benefits, with the ultimate goal of protecting natural resources so that the tourism sector can profit from them [33][34][35].…”

Section: Ecotourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, there are substantial differences between ecotourism theory and practice [12]. Despite the fact that ecotourism strikes a balance between environmental protection and socioeconomic development, case studies on this type of vacation have shown otherwise when these aspects are ignored, perverted, or manipulated [13].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Green Nature or Green Fantasies: Representations of Ecotourism in Vietnam

Dang

2023

Sustainability

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Although ecotourism is believed to help reduce the negative effects of vacationing inflicted on the natural world, it is still an ambiguous concept. The contentious interpretations of the term thus affect not only ecotourism in practice but also ecotourism policy development. This research article provides a qualitative analysis of how ecotourism is framed in Vietnamese online advertisements and news media coverage. The article’s theoretical underpinnings were gleaned via a review of the relevant literature. This was followed by a thematic analysis of online advertisements for thirty national parks and seventeen ecotourism sites/resorts in Vietnam. The article also features a thorough analysis of -related content from the country’s five most popular online newspapers. The research findings uncovered three major patterns of ecotourism representation in Vietnam: purely ecological tourism in national parks, nature-based tourism that is combined with anthropogenic landscapes as a form of pseudo-ecotourism in tourism resorts, and emerging checking-in hotspots at spontaneous sites. These patterns differ not only in the extent to which they correspond to the core elements of ecotourism but also in their perspectives of nature and the human–nature relationship. The implications of the three patterns for future ecotourism development in Vietnam, particularly concerns regarding policymaking and mismanagement, are discussed in the paper’s conclusions.

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“…시민참여를 중심으로 한 거버넌스가 점차 보편화됨에 따라 각 지자체는 시민참여를 통한 도시공원의 운영 및 관리방안을 강조하고 있다 (Kim, 2012;Ly and Xiao, 2016). 시민참여를 통 한 공원관리 시 지자체에서 제공해야 하는 인력과 비용을 절감 하려는 부분도 있지만 (Byeon et al, 2011) (Kim, 2003).…”

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A Comparative Study on Willingness to Manage Urban Parks by Age - Focusing on the Case of Incheon City Park -

Yoo¹,

Lee²

2021

J Korean Inst Landsc Archit

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For urban parks' rational and efficient management, research on creating green spaces in living area through citizen participation is continuously being conducted. However, in existing studies, citizens are recognized as a homogeneous group, and research on the intention to participate in park management according to user characteristics has not been conducted. A few studies have attempted to show differences through conceptual variables, such as user satisfaction and attachment to parks, but studies on sociodemographic factors, such as the users' age, have not been conducted. This study was conducted to ascertain the differences in preferred parks and park management participation methods by age, targeting various parks located in ten districts of Incheon Metropolitan City. Regression analysis was performed after collecting 1,226 questionnaires, applying a population-proportional allocation in the ten districts. As a result of the study, it was found that the difference according to the age of users has the most influence on the willingness to manage the park rather than the satisfaction or other factors. Also, a chi-square analysis was conducted to find the differences in preferred urban parks and management methods by age. The results showed that the choice to manage parks was statistically higher for those in their 50s or older, and the differences in preferred park types and desired park greening methods suggested implications for park management plans by age.

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An innovative model of park governance: evidence from Vietnam

Cited by 7 publications

References 25 publications

Vietnam tourism at the crossroads of socialism and market economy

Vietnam tourism at the crossroads of socialism and market economy

Green Nature or Green Fantasies: Representations of Ecotourism in Vietnam

A Comparative Study on Willingness to Manage Urban Parks by Age - Focusing on the Case of Incheon City Park -

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