Development and implementation of mapping application program after COVID-19 pandemic in Malang City, of Indonesia

Abstract

Malang is a city that is very well known for its history and tourism objects. Not only visited by domestic tourists but also many foreign tourists who come to enjoy the beautiful city of Malang. During the Covid-19 pandemic there was a decrease in tourist visits to Malang City by up to 66%. Currently, with various policies related to health protocols, many tourists are starting to return to visit Malang City. To make it easier for tourists to find accommodation in the city of Malang, it is necessary to analyze data on lodging places, facilities, and locations. Then after all the data has been collected, the information will be grouped according to hotel facilities and location, then a hotel mapping application is made with several icons: Malang city map, hotel icon, hotel information data form using MapInfo pro. The hotel mapping application is designed to make it easier for users to search for lodging in the city of Malang, especially in the new normal era after the Covid-19 pandemic.