Abstract
Objective: This research aims to demonstrate the factors influencing citizens’ participation in community-based tourism development in the Mekong Delta region (Vietnam).
Method: A mixed-method approach combining qualitative and quantitative research is employed to test the research hypotheses. The quantitative analysis methods utilized include the reliability test of measurement scales using Cronbach’s alpha, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modeling (SEM).
Results: Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is applied, and the research results reveal that citizens’ participation in community-based tourism development is influenced by factors such as economic benefits, tourism resources, community resources, social capital, community influence, and mechanisms & policies. Among these, community resources have the strongest impact on citizens’ participation in community-based tourism development.
Conclusions: The research findings provide a scientific basis for suggesting policy implications to promote citizens’ engagement in community-based tourism development.
Publisher
South Florida Publishing LLC
Subject
Law,Development,Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
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