The Role of Participatory Tourism on Household Economy in Champasak Province

Sakhone KEOSOUBINH; Xaiyasith SENGSULY; Thanousin INTHAPANYA; Saengchanh KHOUNAPHAY

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71339

The Role of Participatory Tourism on Household Economy in Champasak Province

Author(s)	Mr. Sakhone KEOSOUBINH, Mr. Xaiyasith SENGSULY, Mr. Thanousin INTHAPANYA, Mr. Saengchanh KHOUNAPHAY
Country	Laos
Abstract	This study examines the role of participatory tourism in household economic development in Champasak Province, using three case study areas: Nongluang Village (Paksong District), Kiethnon Village (Pathomphone District), and Donkho Village (Sanasomboun District). The study had two main objectives: (1) to assess the impact of participatory tourism on household income, and (2) to evaluate its influence on household livelihood improvement. The study was conducted from 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2023 with a sample size of 229 households. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics and multiple regression models estimated using ordinary least squares (OLS). The findings indicate that participatory tourism significantly increases household income. Key factors influencing household income include age of household head (Age), household labor force (Lf), household size (Nh), production area (Ls), distance from home to market (Rangway), livestock ownership (goats, pigs, cattle), participation in guiding services (Guide), participation in homestay services (HST), and participation in elephant riding activities (Elep). Regarding the role of participatory tourism in improving household livelihoods, the results show that household labor force (Lf), household size (Nh), production area (Ls), livestock ownership, participation in guiding services (Guide), participation in HST, and household business ownership (Bus) all have statistically significant effects at the 90% confidence level. The study suggests that government and relevant agencies should strengthen support for participatory tourism activities by providing proper training and capacity building to communities. Enhancing the quality and professionalism of local tourism services can attract more visitors and contribute to sustainable tourism development. The research confirms that participatory tourism positively influences both household income and livelihood improvement.
Keywords	Participatory tourism, OLS (Ordinary Least Squares)
Field	Sociology > Economics
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-13
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71339

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