The Study of Managerial Guideline and Pattern of Tourism in Kalasin Province

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Abstract

                 The Study of Managerial Guideline and Pattern of Tourism in Kalasin Province. The purpose of this study was to study the managerial guideline and pattern of tourism in Kalasin province. The samples were 590 people from tourist places in Kalasin province.  The data were collected through the use of both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The research instruments used in collecting data were questionnaire and interview protocol through the use of in-depth. The gathered data were checked via triangulation technique. The descriptive statistics were used in analyzing data containing percentage mean and focus group interview technique. The important in improving the quality of tourism in Kalasin province were: 1) planning with the participation, 2) selection of tourism products, 3) development of tourism products and OTOP products, 4) establishment of people who were responsible for development regarding the tourism plan, 5) public relation for the people in community to understand tourism development, and 6) continuous public relation of tourism for tourists. While the important factors of tourism pattern in Kalasin province were: 1) pattern of eco-tourism, 2) pattern of historical tourism, 3) pattern of geo-tourism, 4) pattern of sports tourism, 5) pattern of cultural and traditional tourism, 6) patter of rural tourism, 7) pattern of agro-tourism, 8) pattern of special interest tourism, and 9) patter of integrated tourism. The tourism management in Kalasin should bring information and guidelines to the maximum benefit.