Development of lower central provinces 2 as smart city tourism under the concept of BCG economy

Abstract

This study, Development of lower central provinces 2 as smart city tourism under the concept of BCG Economy, aims to study guidelines for the development of lower central provinces 2 to be smart tourism cities under the concept of BCG Economy. The research employed a Mixed Methods Research.The quantitative research sample was 400 tourists who travel in lower central provinces 2, the research tools was a questionnaire with open-ended questions. the data is described by frequency, percentage and standard deviation and qualitative research is 20 key informant, the research tool was an open-ended questionnaire for in-depth interviews. Most participants were female, 20-29 years old, had obtained a bachelor degree, employment, monthly income in the range of 20,001-30,000 baht, experience travel trip in lower central provinces 2 6 time or more, spend 3,001-4,000 baht per trip, 2 days per trip, tourists travel for a vacation, during the months of November to December. Suggestions for the development of lower central provinces 2 to be smart tourism cities under the concept of BCG Economy. 1.use appropriate technology for tourism 2.use technology that tourists can easily use 3.promote community tourism 4. create awareness among tourists to cherish tourism resources. 5. relevant agencies should work together. 6. there should be research studies and apply the research results correctly.