Tourism Area Research Articles

Processing Banana Peel Organic Waste in Tourism Areas as an Effort to Control Aquatic Environmental Pollution

Processing Banana Peel Organic Waste in Tourism Areas as an Effort to Control Aquatic Environmental Pollution

Potensi Hutan Mangrove Sebagai Daya Tarik Wisata (Studi Kasus Pada Hutan Mangrove Idaman Kec. Tarowang, Kab. Jeneponto, Prov. Sulawesi Selatan)

The Research of the potential of mangrove forests as an educational tourism is a survey research that focuses on the richness of mangrove forest ecosystems and its potential as an economic driver for the community through educational tourism activities. This research was conducted in the Idaman mangrove forest, Tarowang sub-district, Jeneponto South Sulawesi province. Data collection techniques used were through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the characteristics of the Idaman mangrove forest consist of various species of mangrove plants, birds, and other mangrove ecosystems that are very potential as a tourist attraction. The potential of the mangrove forest has not been optimized by the communities around tourism area so that it has not yet optimally contributed as an economic source. The constraints in developing of the Idaman mangrove forest as a tourist attraction are the absence of a community-based tourism development and management model on the attractiveness of the Idaman mangrove forest, the low creativity and capacity of the community, as well as limited tourism support facilities. The recommended model for developing mangrove forests is educational tourism based through nursery activities and planting of mangrove forests for conservation, utilization and diversification of mangrove forest products as culinary and handicraft products.

Is “Responsible Leadership” A Pathway Toward Improving Performance Among Micro and Small Restaurants with Innovative or Bureaucratic Organizational Cultures?

ABSTRACT In recent years, responsible leadership (RL) practices have become more common across all types of businesses and in those associated with tourism in particular, characterized by micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and where dependence on the leader is even greater. But this style of leadership needs further theoretical development. One way to advance in this theoretical development is to demonstrate empirically the outcomes of RL. This leadership style goes beyond the leader-employee relationship, impacting all stakeholders and, therefore, interacting with the organizational identity. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to analyze the effect of RL practices on business performance in the restaurant sector, where many companies are micro or small, taking into account the moderating effect of organizational culture (OC). The study is conducted on a sample of 141 MSE restaurants in tourist areas of Spain, with the owner or general manager being the key informant. The results show that RL practices contribute to the improvement of both financial and innovation performance among such businesses. This effect is even greater when the restaurant develops an innovative OC. These results show that the impact of RL on business performance is higher in innovative organizations, linking the theoretical developments around RL and OC.

Perkembangan Wisata Alam Bantimurung Dalam Prespektif Sejarah dan Budaya

This study aims to determine the background of Bantimurung including the Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park, the development of Bantimurung as a tourist attraction and the impact of the presence of the Bantimurung Nature Tourism Area in 2000-2018. This research is a historical research with a historical methodology that has stages namely, heuristics (data collection), criticism (verification), interpretation (interpretation) and historiography (history writing). The results of this study indicate that the background of Bantimurung enters the Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park, because Bantimurung is a natural area with beautiful scenery that must be protected. Development of the Bantimurung Nature Tourism Area continues to experience development and continue to explore what is in this area including the objects in it. Various efforts have been made by the Department of Tourism both in developing infrastructure and detailed administrative arrangements. The presence of this tourist attraction is as a forum for the community around Maros Regency to support the economy, a place for students to research and become a place of recreation for all people.

Acculturation of Islamic Culture in Food as a Gastronomic Tourism Attraction in Surabaya (Case Study of the Sunan Ampel Area)

Ampel Village is an area in the city of Surabaya which is popularly known as Kampung Arab because most of its residents are ethnic Arabs. Apart from that, there are also Javanese and Madurese ethnicities. This area has a high historical value in the spread of the Islamic religion , especially in the field of gastronomy, but many people are still unaware of it. One of the factors causing this is the lack of optimal management of the Ampel Area as a Tourist Attraction. This research was conducted to explore the potential for gastronomic tourism resulting from the acculturation to the Islamic culture in the area. This research uses the theory of cultural acculturation, tourist attraction and gastronomy, including gastronomic tourism components, Nona Helix, and others. The method in this research is qualitative using phenomenological techniques. Data collection techniques used participant observation, document selection, and verification with detailed interviews with Nona Helix. The results concluded that there was a process of cultural acculturation between the Arab ethnic group, the Javanese ethnic group and the Madurese ethnic group in the Ampel area of Surabaya. One of the results of cultural acculturation based on a survey from Miss Helix is the local food Maryam bread, green bean curry, kebuli rice, kebab, briyani rice, oven goat, Arabic pukis, dawet, samosa, peanut sugar, red gulai which have the potential to become gastronomic tourism attractions. This local food has characteristics that are attractive to tourists visiting the Sunan Ampel Religious Tourism Area. The next development of gastronomic tourism that needs to be developed is education, infrastructure and the synergy of Nona Helix.

Factors Influencing Rental Investments in Paphos, Cyprus: Comparing Short- and Long-Term Rental Strategies

Understanding the optimal strategy for a real-estate investment and how performance changes based on characteristics is crucial for optimising the achievable return. This is prominent in touristic areas such as Paphos, Cyprus, where there is no clear distinction as to whether short- or long-term approaches are optimal. This study aimed to develop a model for predicting the optimal rental strategy whilst assessing which model performed best and which property attributes impacted its return the greatest. Short-term data were collected from AirDNA and long-term data were manually collected from real-estate agents’ websites. Furthermore, Random Forest, K-Nearest Neighbour, and Multiple Linear Regression models were created to predict the highest and best use for each property. Model accuracy varied between datasets, with the best-performing model for short-term properties being the Random Forest model (R-squared: 0.843), and the distance-based Multiple Linear Regression approach being the best for long-term properties (R-squared: 0.843). The study demonstrated that accurate models could be created to predict the optimal rental strategy with the number of bedrooms being the main driver for rental income, followed by luxury finishes and the presence of a pool. It was found that locational characteristics did not impact the returns significantly when assuming that the property was located within a touristic area.

Strategi Pengembangan Pariwisata Halal Kota Medan dengan Mengoptimalkan Industri Kreatif

This research aims to determine the potential for halal tourism in the city of Medan, and look for creative industry development strategies that can be used in developing halal tourism in the city of Medan, especially in the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque Area. This research uses quantitative, qualitative descriptive analysis, and the analysis technique used is SWOT analysis. The research results show that the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque area is ready to become a halal tourist area in Medan. The Al-Mashun Grand Mosque area is supported by several creative industries such as culinary, fashion and malls which have complied with Halal tourism requirements such as the availability of a Halal Logo or certification, the availability of prayer and ablution rooms, clean toilets, appropriate waiter clothing. Strategy for product development in the area The Al-Mashun Grand Mosque is part of the awareness to maintain and maintain halal tourism. Even though the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque area is ready to become a halal tourist destination in Medan, it still needs support from the local government for halal certification because there are still restaurants and eating places in the area that do not have halal certification or logos and create halal tour packages to increase the number of tourists. Muslims to visit the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque area. The role of the community is also important in maintaining and maintaining the development of halal tourism in the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque area.

A system-integrated approach for the design of tourist areas at the local level under changing conditions: A case study in the Altay Mountains

The existing approaches for the design of tourist areas often lead to limited flexibility in project implementation. To realize a more flexible approach, in this study, we formulated a model for planning and designing tourist areas at the local level. Moreover, specific tools for analyzing tourist areas and ensuring sustainable development under changing conditions were developed. This study was conducted in two tourist regions, Biryuzovaya Katun tourist complex and Belokurikha destination (including Belokurikha City with Belokurikha 2 Gornaya tourist complex and surrounding areas), in the Altay Mountains. We employed the recreation opportunity spectrum and proposed a system-integrated programming approach for the design of tourist areas at the destination and site levels. The key of this approach was the collection and analysis of current spatial data, including the spatial distribution of attractions and visitor flows. We constructed heat maps using video recording and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) observation data. Moreover, we analyzed the video stream using an image-analyzing framework You Only Look Once (YOLO) v5 software. The heat map of visitor flows based on video recording data in the Andreevskaya Sloboda museum of Belokurikha 2 Gornaya tourist complex allowed us to highlight the most attractive sites in this area and classify them into one of three types: points of functional concentration, points of transitional concentration, and points of attractions. The heat maps in Biryuzovaya Katun tourist complex, created using UAV observation data, allowed us to determine the spatiotemporal patterns of visitor flows and tourists’ preferences throughout the day within four time intervals: 09:00–12:00, 13:00–14:00, 14:00–15:00, and 16:00–18:00 (LST). The maximum visitor flow density occurred from 16:00 to 18:00 in the beach area of the artificial lake. A comparison between the visitor-concentrated sites and the current facilities provided insights into the demand for attractions and facilities and the lacking areas. Heat maps are useful in analyzing the land use at the site level, while zoning based on the recreation opportunity spectrum can be used to design tourist areas at the destination level. The proposed methods for analyzing the use of tourist areas contribute to the development of adaptive tourism design.

Parking preferences of tourists in Sun Moon Lake scenic area

Sun Moon Lake is a famous tourist attraction in Taiwan and around the world. However, as Sun Moon Lake is surrounded by mountains and has limited land to develop, traffic congestion around the lake area is commonplace during peak holiday hours. This study focuses on the parking choices of visitors to Sun Moon Lake and develops a stated preference (SP) instrument with multiple scenarios to evaluate parking preferences under various financial and service level scenarios. We estimate Multinomial Logit (MNL) and Mixed Logit (ML) models, accounting for the panel nature of the data (PDML)to identify preferences for parking choices of visitors to Sun Moon Lake. The focus is on understanding how parking price, travel time, walking time, scenery, and transfers between public transport affect visitors’ parking choices. Unlike the findings of studies in metropolitan areas, which often find that parking price was the deciding factor, visitors’ parking decisions in the tourist area were more concerned with time factors, such as the time to search for places to park and traffic congestion, possibly due to the less frequent use of tourist venues. Although raising parking price can suppress parking demand in the scenic area, other parking management mechanisms work better, such as the construction of new and suitable outer parking lots with transfer buses to relieve the heavily congested traffic in the scenic area. In addition, we find that using the parking space in the area can be improved by beautifying the landscaping between the parking lots and the tourist spots, enhancing the pleasure of traveling along the routes, introducing multiple transfer modes, and providing real-time traffic information to tourists.

Spatial Analysis of LULC Changes and Suitability of Ngawi Regency on Spatial Regional Planning 2011-2031 Using Geographic Information System

Abstract This study analyzes land use change in Ngawi Regency, East Java, in 2011 and 2021 and examines the suitability of land use, Regional Spatial Plan, and Regional Medium-Term Development Plan. Qualitative descriptive analysis methods and spatial-temporal analysis are used to identify land-use change, land-use change, and land-use-related problems. The results showed a discrepancy between actual land use and RTRW in several sub-districts, such as Padas, Pangkur, Ngawi, Pitu, Kedunggalar, Ngrambe, Sine, Jogorogo, Kendal. This discrepancy includes changes in land functions from settlements to industries, tourism areas to settlements, industries to settlements, and vice versa. The total area of nonconformity reached 40,361 hectares or 28.93 % of the Ngawi area. GIS and map overlays provide an in-depth understanding of land change patterns, with settlements and industrial sectors being key focuses. Although the Regional Spatial Plan has been established to regulate land use, its implementation still needs to be improved in 2021. The development of tourism, industrial, agricultural, and residential areas sometimes goes differently than planned. This research highlights the need for coordination between Regional Medium-Term Development Plans and Regional Spatial Plans to achieve sustainable regional development.

Protected forest: economic benefit and sustainability analysis of conservation, production, and tourism area (Puntang, West Java)

Protected forest: economic benefit and sustainability analysis of conservation, production, and tourism area (Puntang, West Java)

Consumer Perceptions and Willingness to Pay for Luxury Tourism in Pakistan's Northern Regions

This study aimed to investigate the dynamics of Luxury Tourism in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. The selected tourist destinations were PC Bhurban, Luxus Hunza, and PC Malam Jabba. A questionnaire adapted from the previous studies was administered to the on-site tourists to reveal their perceptions, preferences, and behaviours concerning luxury tourism experiences. A sample size of 375 tourists was drawn via simple random sampling. Each participant was asked to complete a 25-item questionnaire. The researcher used SMART PLS 4.0 software to analyse the data using SEM with Partial Least Squares analysis. This research was conducted to find the relationship between self-congruity, destination brand quality, brand identification and factors associated with tourist satisfaction, and willingness to pay a premium price. By considering elements of previous studies and using sophisticated statistical tools, the current research contributed to the improvement of marketing policies and destination management policies of luxury tourism in Pakistan.

Development of Activities and Tourism Routes in Pink Water Lily Lake, Udon Thani Province

This research explores the development of activities and tourism routes in Pink Water Lily Lake, Udon Thani Province, Thailand. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, the study collected data from 400 questionnaires distributed to tourists and 10 semi-structured interviews with local tourism stakeholders. The research aimed to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) associated with the development of tourism in the Pink Water Lily Lake area, focusing on creating a sustainable tourism model that benefits the local community. Key findings reveal the lake's potential as a significant natural attraction, backed by a strong sense of unity and cooperation within the local community. However, the study identifies critical weaknesses such as ineffective fund distribution and inadequate publicity efforts. Significant opportunities exist in the realms of digital innovation and private sector engagement in tourism. The research also highlights the need for more robust involvement from government and private sectors to support sustainable tourism initiatives. The study concludes with practical recommendations for enhancing tourism activities and routes around the lake, including improved marketing strategies, development of digital platforms, community training programs, and the establishment of public-private partnerships. The research provides a foundation for sustainable tourism development in the region, emphasizing community involvement and environmental conservation.

Deciphering Melasti Beach’s Tourism Development: A Tourism Area Life Cycle Study

Melasti Beach Ungasan is a nature-based tourist destination that is one of the popular Tourist Attractions (DTW) in the South Bali region. Located in Badung Regency, the development of Melasti Beach Ungasan as a tourist destination began on August 1, 2018, and continues to experience rapid development in terms of facilities and infrastructure. To analyze the extent of the development of the Melasti Beach Ungasan tourist attraction so that appropriate management strategies can be adopted, the Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC) model can be used. This research aims to (1) determine the characteristics of tourism at Melasti Beach Ungasan which includes tourism facilities, tourist attractions, tourist visits, and community involvement in tourism management at Melasti Beach Ungasan, and (2) its position in the Tourism Area Life Cycle model which is stated by Butler. To obtain relevant data and information, direct observation and literature review were applied on October 11th, 2023 during the first Field Trip. This research uses a qualitative approach with primary data sources in the form of field observations and secondary data originating from relevant literature reviews. Then the descriptive-qualitative analysis is carried out. The research results show that tourism activities at Melasti Beach Ungasan have developed rapidly compared to when it opened in 2018, marked by the presence of well-arranged parking facilities, minimarkets, beach clubs, and MSME kiosks. Based on the analysis based on the TALC model, Melasti Beach Ungasan is at the "involvement" and "development" stages. The "involvement" stage includes collaboration between parties and the presence of symptoms of seasonality. Meanwhile, the "development" stage includes developed modern facilities, high accessibility, and increasingly frequent promotions and news. Ensuring the protection of nature, socio-culture and community involvement in the management of Melasti Beach Ungasan will ensure the sustainability of this tourist destination.

The design strategy for the development of the west coast of Sumbawa Regency tourism area to support an increase in sustainable tourist visits

The design strategy for the development of the west coast of Sumbawa Regency tourism area to support an increase in sustainable tourist visits

Architectural Study of Colonial Building Facades in Indentifying the Existence of Heritage Tourism in Bireuen City

Abstract Conservation of historycal buildings is one of the objectives of sustainable heritage tourism. Bireuen City is one of the cities that has historycal heritage during the dutch-colonial colonial period in the form of buildings and environments. The purpose of this historycal building conservation research is to provide education to the community in the Bireuen City environment, in an effort to form a sense of belonging to heritage tourism assets and build Environmental Awareness so that it can then encourage a sense of responsibility to maintain its sustainability. Unique, distinctive and characterful architecture can be observed on a number of building facades such as past buildings and become a continuous comparison of the value of construction resilience, adaptation to the environment, and natural disasters. This research uses qualitative descriptive methods with field observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The results of the study are the discovery of the heritage tourism area, identification of the physical identity of colonial architectural facades, historycal values of colonial architecture and education to the public

Entrepreneurs’ Innovative Behaviour Response in Rural Tourism Development. A Case Study of Local Service Providers in Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Northern Vietnam

Tourism industry becomes the spearhead economy in the Vietnamese government's development strategies that compete with regional countries like Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia. Especially tourism in rural areas has been focused on and integrated into regional and national development programs in terms of creating a driving force for socio-economic development, high quality, diversified, and branded tourism products. Innovative efforts are necessary to further promote this industry so as to reap the full benefits and potential of this sector. Creativity and innovative approaches are essential for success. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of innovation on the effectiveness of entrepreneurs in the tourism industry and propose that strategic and behavioural innovativeness enhances performance of entrepreneurs. Based on semi-structure interviews with 15 local service providers, the existing business challenges facing the service providers were identified and innovation activities that they adopted in responding to the challenges for the development strategies of rural tourism in Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. This research contributes to the understanding of innovative behaviour of participants and also some practical benefits as responses to their business challenges. However, the sample size of the study is quite small, new avenues for further research is highly recommended.

Application of 4A Concept in Bogor Botanical Garden Tourism Development Strategy

Indonesia is very rich in natural tourism potential (ecotourism), one of which is natural tourism in conservation areas. Bogor Botanical Garden is an ex-situ conservation area that has long been used by the wider community as a tourist attraction and in many countries, Bogor Botanical Garden is one of the most popular tourist destinations because it presents a panoramic view of natural landscape architecture. The research entitled "Application of the 4A Concept in the Development of Bogor Botanical Garden Tourism" focuses on the 4A concept, namely Attraction, Accessibility, Amenities, and Ancillary services. This type of research is qualitative, using qualitative descriptive analysis methods. Data collection is carried out by means of field observation, interviews, and literature studies. SWOT analysis was also used in this study, to identify the strengths and opportunities of Bogor Botanical Garden, and determine strategies to reduce weaknesses and challenges. The results showed changes in the management system of Bogor Botanical Garden. By analyzing the 4A concept, this study seeks to provide recommendations for the right development strategy for KRB, so that it can develop better and the vision of Bogor Botanical Garden can be achieved.

Factors Influencing the Development of Domestic Tourism in the Erongo Region, Namibia

Domestic tourism is viewed as the main driving force of the tourism industry in major economies globally. It has received worldwide recognition as a dynamic part of the industry with enormous potential for growth and is considered a useful tool for socio-economic development. However, in Namibia, as is the case with many developing countries, the sector is academically less explored and economically misrepresented. On that background, the main aim of this study was to understand the key factors influencing the development of domestic tourism in developing economies. The Erongo region of Namibia served as a case study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect usable data from 400 respondents. From this study, it was found that major obstacles to the development of domestic tourism in the study area include affordability and awareness issues, limited infrastructure, and poor government policies. While collaboration amongst stakeholders, robust government policies, and coordinated marketing efforts were identified as key determinants of domestic tourism development, they were also identified as key enabling factors. Consequently, the study recommends differential pricing, augmenting the marketing and promotion of tourism products to domestic tourists, and promoting collaboration among stakeholders.

Identify the factors pushing and pulling interest in revisiting millennial tourists to the Kintamani tourist area, Bali

Identify the factors pushing and pulling interest in revisiting millennial tourists to the Kintamani tourist area, Bali