Sustainable tourism governance: A study of the impact of culture

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Abstract

This study meticulously explores the intricate interplay between sustainable tourism and the preservation of cultural heritage, focusing on how tourism practices can foster the protection and revitalization of cultural and ethnic traditions within diverse communities in Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam (Pan et al., 2018). The research problem centers on understanding how sustainable tourism contributes to cultural preservation and the economic upliftment of ethnic minority groups. The research aims to unveil how sustainable tourism can act as a catalyst for cultural exchange, economic development, and the safeguarding of natural and cultural assets, with a particular emphasis on the involvement and empowerment of ethnic minority communities in the tourism development process (Datta et al., 2015). Employing multivariate linear regression as its primary research method, the study rigorously analyzes case studies to draw correlations between sustainable tourism activities and their impacts on cultural preservation. The main findings reveal that sustainable tourism practices significantly contribute to protecting cultural heritage, enhancing community participation, and fostering responsible tourism policies. These practices not only support the economic sustainability of ethnic minority groups but also ensure the conservation of their unique cultural identities. The implications of this research are profound, offering valuable insights for policymakers and tourism practitioners aiming to harmonize cultural heritage conservation with community well-being. By advocating for the integration of community perspectives into tourism planning and policy formulation, this study underscores the potential of sustainable tourism to serve as a powerful tool for cultural and economic revitalization, highlighting its importance in the broader context of cultural heritage management and sustainable development (Gould, 2018).

Keywords: Sustainable Tourism, Ethnic, Cultural, Preservation, Ethnic Minority, Vietnam

Authors’ individual contribution: Conceptualization — T.N.N.; Methodology — H.N.T.; Software — T.N.N.; Validation — T.N.T.; Formal Analysis — T.V.T.; Investigation —T.N.D.; Resources —T.N.D.; Data Curation — T.N.N.; Writing — Original Draft — H.N.T.; Writing — Review & Editing — H.N.T.; Visualization —T.N.D.; Project Administration — H.N.T.

Declaration of conflicting interests: The Authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

JEL Classification: H7, R1

Received: 20.11.2023
Accepted: 20.06.2024
Published online: 25.06.2024

How to cite this paper: Nguyen Thi, H., Nguyen Thi, T., Vu Trong, T., Nguyen Duc, T., & Nguyen Nghi, T. (2024). Sustainable tourism governance: A study of the impact of culture [Special issue]. Journal of Governance & Regulation, 13(2), 474–485. https://doi.org/10.22495/jgrv13i2siart22