A nature tourism strategy for Laos' first protected area, Phou Khao Khouay | |
| Author | Kheung Kham Keonuchan |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.NR-93-08 |
| Subject(s) | Ecotourism--Laos Ecotourism |
| Note | A Research Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resource and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. NR-93-08 |
| Abstract | Nature tourism in national parks or protected areas is a highly debated issue in policy planning and implementation. In Laos nature tourism planning and management is a new activity, as is t he existence of protected areas. There is need for under standi ng of issues, c l ear objectives, sound policies and realistic strategy in order to avoid environmental degradation from even nature tourism development. This research study uses strategic analysis methodology to formulate a strategy for nature tourism development in Phou Khao Khouay, the first Protected Area in Lao PDR. This study aims at obtaining socio-economic be ne fi t while sustaining the natural integrity of the protected area. Based on primary data, including interviews with twenty-seven key informants, and secondary information, key decision factors and societal driving forces were identified. Subsequently, four scenarios were developed and one was chosen by National Tourism Authority of Lao PDR as a most likely scenario to unfold. The threats and opportunities of this scenario were then compared with the strengths and weaknesses of the National Tourism Authority of Laos and a strategy formulated for nature tourism in the Phou Khao Khoay protected area. |
| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. NR-93-08 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Natural Resources Management (NRM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Moss, Laurence A.G.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | King, David J.;Hussain, Mohammed Z.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Sweden International Development Agency; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1993 |