Community-Based Tourism Management Model in Accordance with Civic Administration of Roi-Et Province

Abstract

         Community-Based Tourism is a tool to strengthen organizations in a community in managing natural and cultural resources with participation of people in the community in setting directions, development, and benefits from tourism.  However, it is found that community-based tourism nowadays still lacks concrete community participation and work integration of relevant authorities.  The objective of this research on “Community-Based Tourism Management Model in accordance with Civic Administration of Roi-Et Province” is to study community-based tourism in the contexts of administration and management, participation of community and community-based tourism as a mechanism in developing community in accordance with civic administration, emphasizing self management for public benefits, moral community and participation in administration and management.  This research is qualitative with in-depth interviews with all stakeholders in public, private, community and civil society.  The research results found that community-based tourism of Roi-Et province has been encouraged and supported by public and private agencies in terms of tourism knowledge and budgets but lacking integration of implementation among the agencies.  The community has participated in administration and management of tourism destinations and is proud of their culture and community but lacking tourism knowledge and skills in strategic administration.