Sustainable Development in Luang Prabang: Analysis of Trends, Challenges, Solutions
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https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8i26.5203Keywords:
Sustainability, Luang Prabang, Heritage, TourismAbstract
This study reports the current state of sustainability in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, featuring the industry of heritage tourism, and draws attention to the use of collaborative methods in meeting the needs of local communities, visitors, businesses, and environment preservation. A transition towards sustainability in Luang Prabang is the main object. Alongside the examination of the sustainability level, it proposes an establishment of a preferred and present-day scenario for the local management to refer to. Following, an essential aim lies in providing awareness and understanding of existing problems, trends, and challenges in the tourism industry.
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