Factors influencing the ecotourism development in Thanh An Island, Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Abstract

Ecotourism is a trend of development in the tourism industry. Thanh An island commune (Can Gio district) is one of the most attractive ecotourism destinations in recent years of Ho Chi Minh City. This study aimed to analyze the factors affecting the development of ecotourism in Thanh An island. The results of Exploratory Factor Analysis showed that there were 6 factors affecting ecotourism development in Thanh An island: (1) Service costs, (2) Facilities - infrastructure, (3) People, (4) Safety and security, (5) Environment and natural resources, and (6) Landscape. Based on the research results, some solutions to develop ecotourism in Thanh An island were proposed.