Quang Dai Tuyen - Böcker

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of tourism product development in Vietnam, a rapidly emerging destination in the global travel landscape. As Vietnam experiences a surge in both international and domestic tourism, the book critically examines how innovation, sustainability, and market-driven strategies are shaping its tourism sector. Bridging a significant gap in existing literature, the book delves into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Vietnam, including cultural commodification, environmental sustainability, and the imperative for digital transformation. Drawing on case studies and empirical research, the book highlights key areas of tourism product development, such as community-based tourism, adventure and wellness tourism, and the integration of digital innovations. It presents emerging trends and best practices while offering strategic recommendations for sustainable growth. This interdisciplinary resource is essential reading for academics, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to understand and contribute to the future of tourism in Vietnam and other emerging markets.

This open access book considers the growing field of heritage tourism from community perspectives. It explores how the Cham—Vietnam’s large ethnic minority—reconcile their needs for economic development with the boundaries circumscribed by their traditional culture. It examines struggles that local minority stakeholders like the Cham face when trying to participate in areas of development that typically fall under State control. How will tourism affect the ancient sacred spaces that are the Cham’s lifeblood? In what areas is their participation permitted? From what areas are they excluded? Through a novel mix of indigenous methods, participant observation, local voices, and rich ethnographic description, this book provides a rare glimpse into the discourses that have been percolating throughout the community in recent years. The relevance of this study extends beyond the Cham community, and aims to resonate with experiences of the myriad indigenous and minority communities around the world who face similar issues with heritage conservation and tourism development. This book is of interest to students and researchers of heritage studies, tourism management, cultural studies, Asian studies, as well as policymakers, and academicians seeking current research on the connections between culture, conservation, sustainable development, and tourism.