THE POSITIVE IMPACTS OF GREEN TOURISM ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN TRA VINH PROVINCE OF VIETNAM

Abstract

This study aims to find out how green tourism positively impacts the local community in Tra Vinh province of Vietnam. The paper uses the questionnaire method to survey the awareness of the local community in Tra Vinh province about the benefits of green tourism, along with statistical and synthetic methods to more clearly identify the level of tourism impact. The green calendar brings to the community here. The results show that from resource and cultural advantages, green tourism has positively impacted the community's environment, socio-culture and economy, but most notably is their awareness of local green tourism. This study shows that the local community values the environment, culture and heritage conservation more than economic benefits in promoting and maintaining green tourism activities in local communities.