Development of a Creative Tourism Learning Resources Management Model by Community Participation: Ban Kut Rang Dairy Buffalo Farm, Sarika Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Nayok District, Nakhon Nayok Province
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https://doi.org/10.14456/nrru-rdi.2024.18Keywords:
Model development, Creative tourism, Community participation, Community learning resourcesAbstract
Background and Objective: Buffalo dairy farm tourism presents one of a promising opportunity for unique and educational tourism experiences, distinct from conventional forms of tourism. This study focuses on the Buffalo Dairy Farm in Ban Kut Rang, Sarika subdistrict, Mueang district, Nakhon Nayok Province, aiming: 1) to explore its potential, 2) to develop a model, and 3) to evaluate community-participatory creative tourism management.
Methology: Employing a participatory action research approach, the study engaged 79 tourists and 12 key informants. Data collection included potential assessment surveys and satisfaction questionnaires, achieving research objective alignment indices of 0.89 and 0.82 respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive methods, forming component tables and generating insights.
Results: The findings indicate a positive reception of “the Community-Participatory Creative Tourism Learning Resource Management” model at Buffalo Dairy Farm in Ban Kut Rang. Tourists expressed high satisfaction, emphasizing eight key components (NOMKHWAI): networks, operation, management resources, learning base management, tourism resources, lifestyles, tourism potential, and innovations.
Discussion: Under essential elements to achieve the key components contributing to community involvement in designing creative tourism learning activities enable tourists to engage in learning base activities leading to novel experiences. This is achieved through effective resource management and community-based tourism, enhancing valuable and sustainable tourism identities.
Suggestion: The study highlights the role of community involvement in shaping creative tourism activities, enriching tourist experiences through effective resource management and community-driven tourism initiatives. Recommendations include promoting sustainable practices, cultural conservation, and innovative participatory activities to enhance tourism sustainability and minimize environmental impact.
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