Guidelines for Developing Tourism Potential and Community Participation for the Success of Eco-Cultural Tourism Management Huai Lam Phok Buffalo Village, Kut Wai Subdistrict, Sikhoraphum District, Surin Province DOI:

Abstract

         The objectives of this research are 1) to study the potential of eco-cultural tourism and community participation that influence the success of eco-cultural tourism management of Huai Lam Phok Buffalo Village, Kut Wai Subdistrict, Sikhoraphum District, Surin Province. and 2) to propose guidelines for the development of eco-cultural tourism of Huai Lam Phok Buffalo Village, Kut Wai Subdistrict, Sikhoraphum District, Surin Province. It is applied research using quantitative research methods and qualitative research methods. Data were collected using questionnaires and small group meetings with those involved in organizing eco-cultural tourism in the areas of Huai Lam Phok Buffalo Village, 3 villages: Ban Somboon, Ban Sadee and Ban Khok Sanuan.

         The results of the research found that 1) The potential of eco-cultural tourism that influences and affects the success of tourism management is the tourism attraction factor and the personnel potential factor. 2) The participation of the community in tourism activities is Influence on the success of tourism management in 3 areas 1. Planning and managing tourist attractions                                        2. Implementation of the plan for managing tourist attractions and 3. Monitoring and evaluating tourism results. It was found that planning for management of tourist attractions, maintenance in managing tourist attractions, and monitoring and evaluating tourism results in the success of tourism management in the 3 communities.

         There should be guidelines for tourism development, namely developing tourism potential to cover all aspects by giving importance to the development of community tourism personnel, developing additional tourism factors to be ready to receive tourists and organizing tourism by taking into account the environment. Participate in all 3 communities and create a network of cooperation with government agencies in the area, which is an important factor in organizing tourism for success and sustainability.