Managing Tourism and Health Services to Build Tourist Loyalty in Chiang Mai Province

Authors

  • Aruvee Sukrat Division of Resources Management and Development, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University, Chiangmai, Thailand
  • Pawinee Areesrisom Division of Resources Management and Development, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University, Chiangmai, Thailand
  • Koblap Areesrisom Division of Resources Management and Development, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University, Chiangmai, Thailand
  • Anuwat Jaradrattanapaiboon Division of Resources Management and Development, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University, Chiangmai, Thailand

Keywords:

Wellness Tourism and Services, Tourist Loyalty, Tourist Satisfaction, Perceived Value, Service Quality

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the levels of perceived value, service quality, destination image, tourist satisfaction, and tourist loyalty, and 2) analyze the factors influencing tourist loyalty in Chiang Mai Province. The research employs a quantitative research design, a sample of 400 tourists, both Thai and international, who have used wellness tourism services in Chiang Mai. Data is collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, and multiple regression. The research findings revealed that: 1) The perceived value, service quality, destination image, tourist satisfaction, and tourist loyalty were all at a high level. 2) The perceived value in five aspects, including price value, emotional value, quality value, value for money, and time value, influenced tourist loyalty in Chiang Mai. The service quality in five aspects, including reliability, trustworthiness, tangible quality, staff attentiveness, and staff responsiveness, influenced tourist loyalty in Chiang Mai. The destination image in three aspects, including tourist attractions, accessibility, and safety, influenced tourist loyalty in Chiang Mai. Tourist satisfaction in four aspects, including tourism activities, enjoyment, attractions, and facilities, influenced tourist loyalty in Chiang Mai. Overall, tourist satisfaction had the most significant influence on tourist loyalty in Chiang Mai, followed by perceived value, service quality, and destination image.

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2025-10-25

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Sukrat, A., Areesrisom, P. ., Areesrisom, K. ., & Jaradrattanapaiboon, A. (2025). Managing Tourism and Health Services to Build Tourist Loyalty in Chiang Mai Province. The Journal of Development Administration Research, 15(3-4), 1355–1366. retrieved from https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JDAR/article/view/280973

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