Smart application of learning ecotourism for young eco-tourists
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22109839 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Supaporn Chai-Arayalert (0000-0003-4316-3232, Prince of Songkla University, corresponding author) |
| Editors | Juan Ignacio Pulido-Fernández (0000-0002-9019-726X, Universidad de Jaén) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2020-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cogent Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2331-1886 • E-ISSN: 2331-1886 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23311886.2020.1772558 |
| OpenAlex | W3036060890 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 61 |
Ecotourism is supposed to make efficient, responsible and sustainable use of tourism resources at the destination. The aims of ecotourism can be accomplished by encouraging the appropriate activities, enhancing eco-tourist experiences, and managing tourism resources in a sustainable manner. Smart ecotourism application refers to the innovative tools and approaches to improve the ecotourism practices and experiences. The smart application focusing ecotourism aspect has emerged as a result of the rise of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the need for sustainability. This study emphasis on young people who are likely to be first-time eco-tourists or to have little experience of ecotourism. However, young people are a great capacity to spread ecotourism awareness both in the present and the future. This study was designed and developed a smart application which aimed to allow young people to learn about ecotourism. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach, utilizing a case study in Klong Noi Community in Surat Thani Thailand. The results of this study will contribute to the current ecotourism literature and broaden understanding of the ICTs-based ecotourism, particularly on the Thailand context. Moreover, they will provide suggestions for ecotourism business in Thailand to develop the smart application attractive to the targets of young people
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| Citations per year | 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |