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Policy Recommendations for Carbon Footprint Reduction to Enhance Carbon Neutral Tourism in Krabi Province, Thailand |
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| Creator | Nuttaprachya Nantavisit |
| Title | Policy Recommendations for Carbon Footprint Reduction to Enhance Carbon Neutral Tourism in Krabi Province, Thailand |
| Contributor | Thiyapa Sathiankomsorakrai, Warit Jawjit, Thanapa Chouykaew |
| Publisher | Luangporyai Association |
| Publication Year | 2566 |
| Journal Title | International Journal of Multidisciplinary in Management and Tourism |
| Journal Vol. | 7 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | 133-148 |
| Keyword | carbon footprint, carbon neutral tourism, tourism activities, tourism businesses, Krabi province |
| URL Website | https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ijmmt |
| Website title | https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ijmmt |
| ISSN | 2730-3306 |
| Abstract | This research aimed (1) to analyze the carbon footprint of tourism activities and businesses in Krabi province focusing on marine tourism, (2) to evaluate the carbon footprint of tourism activities and businesses in Krabi province, and (3) to propose recommendations to the policy maker to reduce the carbon footprint and enhance carbon neutral tourism in Krabi province. This study employed a qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews and focus groups. The key informants were selected by purposive sampling technique. The key informants were experts in the carbon footprint of tourism-related activities from three groups: government agencies, the private tourism sector, and local communities. The data was analyzed using the content analysis technique. The findings revealed that tourism activities in Krabi province consist of four primary tourism services. Transportation was identified as the most significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, reaching 36.25%, with a greenhouse gas emission of 0.3658 tCO2e, followed by waste management, food and beverage service, and accommodation, respectively. This research proposed four policies to promote carbon-neutral tourism as follows: (A) prioritize the use of alternative or renewable energy sources in transportation and improving travel planning efficiency, (B) reduce waste or garbage during the service process and promote tourism service management practices that minimize leftover materials from tourism activities, (C) prioritize local organic or non-chemical food sources and minimize food processing, reduce or avoid purchasing animal products with high carbon footprint, and purchase local products, and (D) support green management hotels which manage carbon reduction, compensation, and repurchase. |
