Work with local community to develop sustainable tourism
2015-2019
Responsible tourism in Cao Bang & Ha Giang
Objectives:
Increase sustainable income for ethnic minority households in selected locations through development of CBT;
Contribute to improving environmental conditions of selected communities through waste management and awareness raising;
Contribute to preserve traditional cultures of local people in their own rights.
Key results :
Almost 1,200 people, 454 are ethnic women, trained on specific CBT skills to participate in tourism business including homestay services, hospitality, cooking, guide, porter, xe-om driver, handicraft, cultural performance, farm experiencing, provision of food stuff for tourism services (vegetable, meat, honey, etc.).
30 different tour programs were developed and promoted on website www.vietnamresponsibletourism.com, while homestay services are on booking.com, Facebook, Airbnb, Traveloka.com and tourism forums.
Through the promotion of FAM trips, business linkages established with 30 travel companies, of which 15 companies have sent tourists regularly to the regions.
An estimated 8,966 visitors (4,195 international; 4,559 domestic and 212 business travelers) have visited project sites only in 2018.
Authorities of both Hoang Su Phi (Ha Giang) and Trung Khanh (Cao Bang) have actively participated in CBT and are now leading the organization of annual tourism festivals: BanGioc Waterfall Festival and Hoang Su Phi Terrace Festival.
2019 - 2022
Community-based Tourism Bac Ha
Objectives:
Increases in income for selected households in selected communes of Bac Ha through the development of a CBT model;
The capacities of CBT groups have been developed to manage their operations, market their CBT products and cooperate with travel companies;
Women have enhanced their economic power and agency and have a stronger voice within their families and communities.
Key results :
A sub-project undertaking a market systems development approach to mobilize stakeholders with the essential skills and knowledge for helping women and communities improve business efficiency as well as increase economic and social benefits when they enter the tourism market:
At least 250 women secure jobs and increased income by providing CBT services;
At least 200 women have improved confidence and regularly participate in social and community activities;
At least 200 husbands/fathers of women participate in CBT cooperative groups and all residents in CBT hamlets recognize women’s role in the household economy and community development;
At least 1,000 persons report improved livelihoods as a direct result of increased income from CBT services provision.
Our other supports for responsible tourism development
Design the Sustainable eco community-based tourism in Tram Chim national park
Executing The Plastic ACTion (PACT) Program in Tourism Sector
Support for management and operation of agricultural community-based ecotourism
Help local economy and reduce environmental harm
Build positive elements for local communities and local culture
Work with local community to develop sustainable tourism
Tourists visit the place where traditional products are made to experience the local culture
Encourage tourists to contribute to the local community and future generations
Create chance of cultural exchange between tourists and local communities
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