The Problem And Threat In The Management Of Tourism Sustainability In Phuket

Abstract

This article presents a problem and threat in the management of tourism sustainability on Phuket Island. The study collected its data from in-depth interviews of 15 persons in three groups: 1) travelers, 2) residents, and 3) entrepreneurs. In addition, the research revealed seven factors that affect the management of tourism sustainability: 1) natural resources protection, 2) traffic jams, 3) tax policies, 4) cost of travel, 5) labor, 6) waste management, and 7) crime.