Preservation Solutions for Cuc Phuong National Park From a Tourism Perspective

Abstract

Purpose: the purpose of this paper is to present solutions to preserve cuc phuong national park from tourism view Methods: The study employs qualitative methods including synthesis, inductive and explanatory methods. The overall purpose of this study is to obtain the understanding of Cuc Phuong National Park residents’ perceptions and satisfaction toward tourism impacts as well as their attitudes for tourism development. Besides that, this study also points out the main issues of current ecotourism strategies in Cuc Phuong National Park. Based on the results, ecotourism strategies were proposed to response to ecotourism criteria. The interview questions and questionnaire were developed in English To gain an in-depth understanding of local householders’ perceptions on ecotourism and the current ecotourism strategies in Cuc Phuong National Park. Results and Discussion: to improve the efficiency of conservation activity, Cuc Phuong National Park should give more power for local people in implementing and managing activities. Besides that, the law enforcement about illegal activities must to enhance in order to catch of the current context. Based on the practical observation of researcher, the current law is too weak to prevent the illegal activities. Therefore, stronger law policies are very necessary to promulgate soon and implement in strict and opened ways. Originality/Value: the results of study and the author’s proposed strategies will help Cuc Phuong National Park improve tourism activities in a sustainable way, harmony among benefits, especially focus on community and conservation. Besides that, it also helps the local government, tour-operators and tourism promoters be aware of real concerns, issues of current tourism activities in Cuc Phuong National Park and then have appropriate program designs and actions to be effective, satisfying community benefits and minimizing the problems for the natural environment.