Wellness Tourism Route Design of Dusit District, Bangkok

Abstract

This qualitative research aimed to survey wellness tourism resources in Dusit District, Bangkok and designed wellness tourism routes in Dusit District, Bangkok. The data collection was sought bysurvey wellness tourism resources, focus group conducted with those involved in tourism development and travel experts evaluated and supported wellness tourism routes in Dusit District, Bangkok. The content analysis was employed to analyze the data. The finding showed that wellness tourism resources in Dusit District, Bangkok consist of five important elements: attractions include man-made attractions and special events on important days and festivals. Accessibility to tourist attractions include land, water, railway and air transport systems. Amenities include hotels, restaurants, and  souvenir shops. Activities include community history learning events, natural therapeutic activities, healthy learning activities and engaging in sports activities contributes to overall health and wellness. Ancillary services include banks, post offices and hospitals. Designing wellness tourism routes in Bangkok's Dusit area consists of five important sequences: the step involves surveying wellness tourism resources that are either unorganized or have not previously organized a tour along this route. The step involves categorizing tourism resources based on the type of wellness tourism activities. The steps involved in planning and designing wellness tourism routes. The steps for verifying data accuracy and wellness tourism route formats and the step involves explaining wellness tourism routes. The wellness tourism route is located in Dusit District, Bangkok. It presents the attractions and activities of wellness tourism, dividing the routes according to the behavior of the target group of tourists. It serves as a tool for disseminating wellness tourism information and connecting travel routes to bolster the wellness tourism industry.