Perception and Interest of Youth in Participating Creative Tourism Activities

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were to study 1) youth's perception of creative tourism activities 2) youth's interest in creative tourism activities and 3) to compare youth's perception with interest in creative tourism activities. creative tourism activities. The sample group was 400 students/undergraduate students of public and private educational institutions in Bangkok and surrounding provinces, by random sampling. collect data from questionnaires The data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, factor analysis and IPA. 

        The youth had awareness and interest in creative tourism activities in 9 areas: an experiment in making fine craftsmanship, making jewelry from precious metals, learning the way of life of an occupation through practice, stone cutting and indigenous weaving, mud dyeing, local cooking, making blankets and practicing Thai massage and local cooking. The most of the youth are aware and interested in creative tourism activities, such as local food. indigenous arts and crafts local culture
and the history of the community shows that tourist attractions can respond well in activities that are highly perceived by youth. Therefore, tourist attractions must continue to maintain a high level of quality. There is no need to advertise or promote because young people are well known and interested.