Suitable Development of an Economic Stability: Focus on Tourism Dependent Countries; A Case Study of Pathaya, Chonburi, Thailand.
Keywords:
Tourism-dependent economies, Suitable Development, Economic Stability, COVID-19Abstract
Thailand's economic system is reliant on the tourism industry. It was found that the tourism industry is mainly responsible for about 17% of Thailand's GDP. The research was done to show case studies from Chonburi Province and get information from small and medium-sized (SME) businesses. The method of gathering information was in-depth, open-ended interviews. The results found that small hotel businesses are subject to a high tax rate and substantial expenses, prior to COVID-19, excessive charges were identified as a problem. Because technological advancement cannot replace this type of hospitality business, labour has a negative impact on the Pathaya tourism sector. The research shows that getting more first-time tourists is not the most important thing right now. Instead, it is to run and protect the hotel industry, which is the most important part of Pathaya's economy. As a result, the development of economic stability in the tourism industry in Pathaya, Chonburi, Thailand, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, will require a multi-faceted approach that involves revitalising the industry, diversifying the tourism offer, supporting local businesses, encouraging sustainable tourism, investing in tourism infrastructure, promoting Pathaya as a destination, and collaborating between the government and the industry. Another focus group from the government sector should be interviewed for further research. Holistic data collecting is adaptable and concentrates on key information from a variety of perspectives. The government sector ought to be made up of individuals with ties to Thailand's Tourism Authority to make the analysis more thorough, it will be chosen among individuals with knowledge of the tourism sector.
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