DEVELOPING OF A COMMUNICATION MODEL OF CREATIVE TOURISM IDENTITY

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Cholticha Rodgunphai
Chalakorn Udomukrit
Thenchan Thenchan
Tutchapong Kratuehon
Thitiphat Limsumlitnipa
Ronnaphob Nopsuwan

Abstract

This research aims to study the development of a communication model for creative tourism identity. A qualitative research methodology was employed, using in-depth interviews with 25 participants and focus group discussions with 9 participants. Creative tourism destinations from each region of Thailand were selected as case studies. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and interpretive content analysis. The findings from the in-depth interviews revealed that the components of creative tourism identity can be classified into four elements: a creative community, creative tourists, creative activities, and creative interactions.


            The developed model of creative tourism identity communication consists of the following components: the sender (the creative community), the receiver (the creative tourists), the message and activities (which include the unique characteristics of the community's identity, such as art, cultural heritage, traditions, religion, landscape, and way of life), and communication through participation in activities such as experiencing the atmosphere, cooking, crafting souvenirs, attending lectures by experts, sightseeing, engaging in performances, staying in homestays, and exchanging daily life experiences. This model aims to facilitate interactions among the stakeholders within the creative tourism community.

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