SPORTS TOURISM MANAGEMENT: TRAIL RUNNING NEW NORMALTO PROMOTE TOURISM CHAIYAPHUM PROVINCE

Abstract

          The purposes of this research were to; Studying the potential of organizing sports tourism: trail running, Chaiyaphum Province. Qualitative research is collecting data from 12 entrepreneurs or people involved in the tourism industry, 4 academics and 4 government officials. The research results it was found that The potential for organizing sports tourism: trail running in Chaiyaphum Province consists of 1) attractive things from natural tourist attractions Including Sai Thong National Park ,Pa Hin Ngam National Park .Phu Laen Kha National Park and Tat Ton National Park 2) Convenience of travel tourist Most came to join the trail running activity by private car.  Transportation within the park can easily access tourist attractions. There are adequate and safe parking spaces. 3) Facilities include basic utilities for tourists. The store is near tourist attractions and communities. Restaurants for a variety of services that are sufficient to meet needs, and 4) Accommodation services, including a sufficient number of accommodations for the number of participants in trail running activities. There is a variety of prices and reasonable services.