Best Practice in Low Carbon Tourism Management: Communities in Eastern Part of Thailand

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Chakhrit Ongthun
Narin Sungrugsa

Abstract

The concept of low carbon tourism in the communities of eastern part of Thailand is given to preserve their "home" to have a good natural and sustainable.  It is a source of campaign and initiative to diversify carbon dioxide emissions.  This academic article focuses on the best practice. Based on the synthesis of information on low carbon tourism management in the area of outstanding performance. The authorities have adopted a guideline for best practices in managing their own low-carbon tourism. The study area of Koh Mak and Ban Nam Chieo due to the both areas are successful for low carbon tourism. The synthesis of best practices in low carbon tourism management includes: low carbon communities, low carbon tourism, low carbon accommodation, low carbon gastronomy, low carbon activity and low carbon transportation. Low carbon management processes are holistic plan, mindset and service. Moreover, factors affecting success in low carbon tourism management internal factors are leadership and community have been involved in the development and external factors is network.

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Ongthun, C. . ., & Sungrugsa, N. . . (2020). Best Practice in Low Carbon Tourism Management: Communities in Eastern Part of Thailand. Dusit Thani College Journal, 13(2), 374–384. Retrieved from https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journaldtc/article/view/241078
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