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“Who travels to Vietnam?” I heard this question a lot over the months leading up to our departure. I would tell these people that Vietnam is one of the most popular tourist spots in the world. Although I might have been saying this, at the time I did not know the depth to this statement.

Vietnam’s ability to grow over the past few decades has been driven primarily by the tourism and service industry. People from all over travel to this country to experience stunning visuals of nature, rich history, and a truly unique way of life. From my travels on bicycle to my expierence in the bustling old town marketplace, I witnessed first hand the importance of tourism to Hoi’an. Set in a much quieter locale than Hanoi, it was easy to see the postive benefits tourism has to the local economy of such a small city.

Upon my intial discovery of Hoi’an, I soon realized that the city revolved heavily around the work of textile and tailors. The streets were filled with shops that sold high quality, hand crafted clothes and accessories. Some were family run, while others were much larger and heavily advertised. As a tourist, it was hard not to find strong appeal in the unique work that could only come from skills passed down through generations.

During our lecture about the tailoring industry, our speaker explained that tourism has allowed his business to expand to previously unfathamable levels. Prior to the open door policy in 1986, most business for tailors would be seen at the end of the year. This was due to the lack of demand for a tailored suit in a predominately agricultural town. After 1986, the tailors saw a steady flow of business year round from foreigners. This harbors a positive relationship on an international scale and allows Hoi’an to thrive and sustain itself. If my experience was any indication, this is a relationship that will only continue to grow.

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