Life Cycle Assessment of Incentive Travel: a case of Phitsanulok Province Life Cycle Assessment of Incentive Travel: a case of Phitsanulok Province
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Phitsanulok Province, recognized as one of the ten certified MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) cities by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, is an important hub for MICE tourism. A significant facet of MICE tourism in Phitsanulok is the MICE incentive travel along the "Phitsanulok: Slow Life Imjai Mueng Song Khwae" route. While the tourism industry drives economic growth, its reliance on natural resources necessitates a careful consideration of environmental impacts. This research addresses this concern by proposing a low-carbon approach for incentive travel in Phitsanulok Province. Utilizing the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, the study evaluates the global warming potential associated with the use of electricity, diesel fuel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas in travel activities. The LCA encompasses activities from tourists' departure at Phitsanulok Airport through various segments along the MICE route until their return. Transportation emerges as a key contributor to global warming potential, primarily due to diesel consumption. The study suggests that rearranging destination sequences in a single direction presents an opportunity to enhance logistics efficiency and improve environmental performance. The evaluation outcomes serve as a foundation for developing and promoting low-carbon industrial management practices, not only for MICE tourism in Phitsanulok but also for other provinces sharing similar contexts.
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