nap_en-tourism-2-3
Tourism
Goal
“Strengthened capacity of the tourism sector towards climate-resilience and sustainable development”
Indicators
- Degree of confidence (in percentages) in the safety level of natural tourist destinations from climate-induced disasters
- Total value of losses of the tourism industry from climate-induced disasters
Guideline 1
Disaster and Climate Change Risk Reduction
Guidelines / Measures
Measures 1.
Guidelines / Measures
Prepare maps for disaster risk and climate change of tourist deatinations and develop efficient disaster warning system.
Outputs
- Develop disaster warning system and evacuation plan to handle natural disasters to respond to natural disasters.
Goals
Short term – Medium term
Lead Agency:
- Department of Tourism
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
- Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
- Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
- The Territorial Defense Volunteer Corps Administration Bureau
- Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization)
Support agency:
- Local Administrative Organizations
- Tourism operator
Measures 2.
Guidelines / Measures
Develop infrastructure of tourist sites harmony with ecology and culture to reduce effects of disasters and reduce climate risk.
Outputs
- Develop infrastructure consistent with the context of climate change in risky tourist destinations.
Goals
Short term – Medium term
Lead Agency:
- Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning
- Local Administrative Organizations
- Department of Tourism
Support agency:
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
- Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization)
- Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
- Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
- The Territorial Defense Volunteer Corps Administration Bureau
- Tourism operator
Measures 3.
Guidelines / Measures
Updated tourism calendar to correspond with the changing seasonal pattern.
Outputs
- Improved tourism calendars in consistence with the changing seasonal pattern in place for tourism destinations.
Goals
Short term – Medium term
Lead Agency:
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
- Department of Tourism
- Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
- The Territorial Defense Volunteer Corps Administration Bureau
- Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization)
Support agency:
- Local Administrative Organizations
- Tourism operator
Measures 4.
Guidelines / Measures
Build tourism-related disaster surveillance and early warning networks in response to climate change.
Outputs
Information on disasters and climate risks and impacts available for tourism entrepreneurs to plan climate-smart tourism services; and for tourists to make decision on their itineraries and activities effectively.
Goals
Short term – Long term
Lead Agency:
- Department of Tourism
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
- Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization)
- Community Development Volunteer
- Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
- Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Support agency:
- Local Administrative Organizations
- Tourism operator
Measures 5.
Guidelines / Measures
Raising awareness and strengthening capacity of entrepreneurs in the tourism industry to mitigate against and cope with risks of climate change.
Outputs
All sectors in the tourism industry such as government, local and entrepreneurs, are aware and knowledgeable about climate change adaptation.
Goals
Short term – Long term
Lead Agency:
- Department of Tourism
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
- Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization)
- Community Development Volunteer
- Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
- Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
Support agency:
- Local Administrative Organizations
- Tourism operator
Guideline 2
Climate change adaptation in Tourism
Guidelines / Measures
Measures 1.
Guidelines / Measures
Develop tourism patterns in risk areas that take into account suitable carrying capacity of areas to the changing climate.
Outputs
Tourism plans in risk areas that concern carrying capacity of the area and the ability to manage and control the number of tourists in accordance with carrying capacity.
Goals
Short term – Long term
Lead Agency:
- Department of Tourism
- Tourism Authority of Thailand\
- Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
- Community Development Volunteer\
- Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization)
Support agency:
- Local Administrative Organizations
- Tourism operator
Measures 2.
Guidelines / Measures
Develop and promote tourism in a variety of patterns in order to increase immunity and reduce risk of climate change impact in potential tourist areas.
Outputs
Number of tourists choosing alternative options which reduce the pressures on natural resources and climatic conditions specific to the areas increased; and the economic value of climate-resilient tourism risen.
Goals
Short term – Long term
Lead Agency:
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
- Department of Tourism
- Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
- The Territorial Defense Volunteer Corps Administration Bureau
- Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization)
- Local Administrative Organizations
- Tourism operator
Measures 3.
Guidelines / Measures
Develop and promote tourism attractions (spots) in risk areas to provide services on Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions, and Exhibition (MICE).
Outputs
Number of domestic and foreign tourists or entrepreneurs selecting destinations in risk areas for MICE increased; and the economic value of climate-resilient tourism risen.
Goals
Short term – Long term
Lead Agency:
- Convention and Exhibition Bureau
Support agency:
- Department of Tourism
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
- Local Administrative Organizations
- Tourism operator
Measures 4.
Guidelines / Measures
Strengthen communities’ and Local Administrative Organizations’ capacity to manage climate-resilient tourism.
Outputs
Local Administrative Organizations in risk areas integrate the plan on climate change adaptation in tourism into local development plans; and are able to develop types of tourism appropriate to the local context as well as to effectively respond to climate change impacts.
Goals
Short term – Medium term
Lead Agency:
- Department of Tourism
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
Support agency:
- Local Administrative Organizations
Tourism operator