Hoi An town is home to thousands of people who rely on the built
and natural resources of the town for their livelihoods and whose
quality of life is affected by the continuation or disruption of their
cultural traditions and practices.
While tourism has brought benefits in terms of increased
employment and higher incomes, tourism has also had negative
impacts on the cultural and natural resources of the town. Unless
tourism management can be improved, the economic success
generated by tourism will not be sustainable in the long term.
Managing the future of the tourism industry in Hoi An requires
specific strategies and activities by the local and provincial
authorities and should consider active public consultation and
stakeholder cooperation.
If they work together, the people of Hoi An can manage tourism
to ensure that the resources of their town are not depleted and that
they will enjoy sustainable livelihoods and good quality of life for
generations to come.