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Survey and Development Planning for the New Tourist Destination : Mor Hin Khao, Thailand

地域学研究25

駒澤大学応用地理研究所

2012-03

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09154094

英語

AN10157491

departmental bulletin paper

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In 2007, the Research Center for Mekong Region Tourism (ReCMeRT), Khon Kaen University carried out a survey to examine the sustainable tourism potential of “Mor Hin Khao" (in Thai “white stones in a high land"), a number of large rock outcrops standing over 20 meters high in the area of Chaiyaphum Province in the northeastern part of Thailand. The project was commissioned by the city governor. It involved an expert group appointment: geomorphological survey, topography mapping, flora classification and taxonomization. Locals were advised on health and hygiene matters, villagers were interviewed to identify their ideas and needs for tourism development whilst an architect laid out the land to be used for sustainable tourism. The research team also required support from the government sector. Crucially, sustainability should be maintained by integrating local participation in the tourism planning and organization of tourism groups to manage homestay and tourist services more effectively.

geological tourism, sustainable tourism, community-based tourism

地域学研究 = Regional views

チイキガク ケンキュウ

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