The Management of Cultural Tourist Sitein the Periphery Central Region

Abstract

This research aims (1) to study the conditions and problems of cultural tourist site in the periphery central region, and (2) to create a model for managing cultural tourist site in the periphery central region. It is a qualitative research by an in-depth interview method.

The research results found that (1) the conditions and problems of cultural tourist site in the periphery central region could be summarized as follows: 1) The condition of the tourist sites are lacking maintenance, restoration, and left deteriorated. Most of the tourists are local residents. They travel at the time of the festival. Another problem is poor management. When tourists visit the site, they often leave garbage in the area. 2) The access to tourist site, some places are not convenient because they are far away from community. 3) The attractions of cultural tourist sites in the periphery central region, some places are not attractive, except in the festive period. When the festival is over, there is no other attraction for tourists to see. 4) The convenience in cultural tourist sites in the periphery central region is a little. Most are a matter of commercial interests, few accommodations. These tourist sites focus on day trips.

The summary of problems of cultural tourist site in the periphery central region is the lack of maintenance, restoration. The access to tourist attractions is not convenient and there is a little of attraction.

(2) The knowledge gained from research “The Management of Cultural Tourist Site in the Periphery Central Region” is a synthesis from some documents, field trips and in-depth interviews. The suitable model for the management of cultural tourist site is “LAMIC: MODEL”. The origins and descriptions are as follows:

1. L: derived from Gracefulness location, means the place of cultural sites must be clean and tidy, appropriate, and beautiful.
2. A: derived from Picturesque Attraction, means the attractions in cultural sites must be attractive, interesting, graceful, beautiful and enjoyable.
3. M: derived from Good Governance Management, means the tourist sites management must comply with the principles of good governance.
4. I: derived from Sustainable Impression, means the culture tourist sites must make an impression, appreciation and fascination for communities and tourists in a sustainable way.
5. C: derived from Cultural Heritage, means the culture tourist sites need to be restored and developed to become a further cultural leader of the community and the country.