Factors Influencing the Implementation of the Circular Economy at Tourism Destinations in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam
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circular economy, tourism destinations, Vinh Phuc, influencing factorsAbstract
This study focuses on testing and analyzing factors influencing the implementation of the circular economy at tourism destinations in Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam. The study employs a questionnaire survey of 300 respondents, including local residents, business managers, local government officials, tourists, and tour guides. Based on the survey results, the research identifies the principal factors affecting the implementation of the circular economy in the tourism sector in Vinh Phuc, namely: policies and legal frameworks, infrastructure, technology, tourists’ awareness and behavior, business capacity, inter-sectoral cooperation and networks, financial resources and incentive mechanisms. On this basis, the study proposes several solutions to promote the implementation of the circular economy in local tourism development in the next phase
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