Community-Based Tourism Operators in Vietnam - Responsible Tourism

Is a luxury community-based homestay possible in Vietnam? For my latest article on Vietnam Coracle, I've been writing about Thala Trà Vinh, an ambitious project that attempts to bring together sustainable hospitality practices with the comforts and considered design of a boutique hotel. Writing this article has got me thinking about where I'd like to focus my work in 2027. I've decided to intentionally direct a significant portion, if not all, of my writing towards community-based tourism projects around Vietnam. I want to use my work to showcase destinations and initiatives that deserve more attention from English-language travel readers. This is also an area I'm increasingly exploring through my studies in Responsible Tourism Management. I'd like to find ways to bring the two together: practical storytelling and a deeper understanding of what responsible tourism can look like on the ground. If you know of interesting initiatives, destinations, projects or people involved in community-based tourism and responsible tourism practices in Vietnam, I'd love to hear from you. Recommendations, introductions and suggestions from colleagues and friends are very welcome. My latest article can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gAeNYT3e