Sustainable Tourism Development Based on Global Sustainable Tourism Council Criteria for Destination: Cases from Thailand

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1 2017/HLPD-ST/0-14 Session: 2.5 Sustainable Tourism Development Based on Global Sustainable Tourism Council Criteria for Destination: Cases from Thailand Submitted by: Thailand High Level Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Tourism Ha Long, Viet Nam 19 June 2017

2 Sustainable Tourism Development based on GSTC Criteria for Destination : Cases from Thailand Chang Islands and Vicinity Pattaya and Vicinity Sukhothai Historical Park By DASTA Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) Dr. Chuwit Mitrchob Deputy Director- General of DASTA Loei Province Nan Old City Uthong Ancient City APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Tourism, Ha Long, 19 June 2017 Introduction to DASTA The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) or DASTA has been set up by reasons in the promulgation of the Royal Decree on the setting up of the Designated Area for Sustainable Tourism Administration(Public Organization) B.E (2003) with the objectives set in accordance with the government s policy to develop tourism in order to increase and distribute income to local communities Roles and Responsibilities DASTA has been established to function as the agency to formulate policies and plans in development administration in designated areas for sustainable tourism, as well as to coordinate with agencies in central and local governments and the people so as to forge cooperation in the development of destinations in designated areas for sustainable tourism, and equilibrium among economy, society and the environment, with destinations maintained in beauty, appropriate environment, and fine culture and tradition, as impressive destinations for Thai and foreign tourists to remember and make return visits. Vision To be the agency of excellence in sustainable tourism development to create communities of happiness 1 2

3 Strategies The GSTC vision To become an organization of excellence in the development of sustainable tourism to create a community of happiness 1.Coordinate and support all sectors in the development of tourism in the designated areas by the civil state network 3.Drive the tourism development in the areas to create a model of sustainable tourism development based on the Community - based Approach 2.Develop the tourism capacity in the areas using the Community - based Approach 4.Develop the systems for sustainable tourism administration with good governance The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) establishes and manages global sustainable standards with the aim of increasing sustainable tourism knowledge and practices among public and private stakeholders. Founded by: UNEP, UNWTO, the UN Foundation and the Rainforest Alliance, with the support of various UN and conservation organizations. GSTC was created by and endorsed by the UN system, but is a separate, independent non-profit organization. International Network for Sustainable Tourism DASTA signed an agreement with GSTC in 2015 agreeing to jointly train relevant personnel on GSTC criteria. 3 4

4 DASTA ran first GSTC Destination Assessment Program in Sukhothai Historical Park. To develop the designated areas based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC) of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) A. Effective sustainability management. B. Maximizing social and economic benefits for the local community. C. Enhancing cultural heritage. D. Reducing negative impacts to the environment. 11 Analysis of Sustainability Practices Documented policy, plus evidence of enforcement, plus rises to the level of good practice 12 Documented policy, plus evidence of enforcement 8 Documented policy, however no evidence of enforcement 3 No documented policy exists 15 Not applicable to the destination

5 A: Effective sustainability management. C: Enhancing cultural heritage A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 13 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 15 B: Maximizing social and economic benefits for the local community D: Reducing negative impacts to the environment B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 14 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D

6 Next GSTC Development Initiative Koh Mak Low Carbon Destination Low Carbon Tourism is activities for tourists which emits carbon to environment as low as possible but still remains happiness of tourism. Fast Fact of Koh Mak - Eastern part of Thailand - 35 Kilometers from mainland - 16 Square Kilometers - All lands are owned by private. (5 big families) - 3 fishing villages - Around 40 hotels/accommodations DASTA1 : Chang Islands and Vicinity Preparation for GSTC Assessment Koh Mak 9 10

7 A: Demonstrate effective sustainable management B: Maximize economic benefits to the host community and minimize negative impacts & C: Maximize benefits to communities, visitors, and culture; minimize negative impacts Koh Mak s Declaration on Low Carbon Destination Koh Mak Low Carbon Holiday 11 12

8 Category Environment Ecotourism Project Trial selling program in Travel Mart via our network 13 14

9 D: Maximize benefits to the environment and minimize negative impacts Carbon emission calculation 1. Travel by private cars of 1.6cc by 100 tourists, roughly estimated as 70 cars, on a distance of 315 km. both ways (70 x 315 x 2)=44,100 km. compared with a travel by 2 coaches (2 x 315 x 2) = 1,260 km. CO2 (carbon dioxide)emission reduced by 81.6% 2. Consumption of food, 2 meals of low carbon menu and 4 meals of general food menu for 100 tourists compared with 6 meals of low carbon menu, CO2 emission reduced by 16.7% 3. Accommodation in general hotels without power saving campaign, 50 rooms for 100 tourists, compared to hotels with power saving campaign, CO2 emission reduced by 53.3% 4. Low Carbon tourism as Low Carbon Holiday trip also features plant seed shooting activity as an effort to increase trees for the compensation of CO2 emission in a period of about 3 years Challenges 1. Documentation / Long-term data collection 2. Encouraging alternative energy usage 3. Balancing between green and tourism 15 16

10 Future 1. To be assessed by GSTC in 1 year. 2. To engage more stakeholders to participate in this project on Koh Mak. Thank You Koh Mak will be placed in one of National flagship projects cooperated by Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment under project to promote SDGs Goal 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production 17 18