Attractive Tourist Destination Research Articles

Perancangan Rebranding Logo Pantai Joko Mursodo

Joko Mursodo Beach, as a tourist destination in Lamongan Regency, has great potential but is constrained by weaknesses in visual identity that are not yet strong and consistent. The lack of coordinated branding planning as well as the lack of implementation of a clear visual identity in various media are major obstacles. The lack of information conveyed to tourists through social media is also a problem, resulting in low public and tourist awareness of the potential of the beach. In this design, qualitative methods are implemented by conducting interviews, observations, and distributing questionnaires to the community. The data was then analyzed using a descriptive approach as well as the TOWS model. Therefore, the rebranding of Joko Mursodo Beach is needed to create a strong and attractive image. This will be achieved through the development of structured designs, improvement of promotional media, and delivery of more complete and interesting information. These steps aim to increase public awareness and the attractiveness of Joko Mursodo Beach as an attractive tourist destination.

I Lost My Muslim Identity: A Study of Indonesian Muslim Women Workers in Japan

This research reviews how Japan has become an attractive destination for migrant workers and international tourists in Asia, especially those from Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. This research aimed to explore how Indonesian female nurses maintain their religious and cultural identity a midst these challenges. The growth of migrant workers from Southeast Asia to Japan began in the 1950s after Japan joined the Colombo Plan, and accelerated following revisions to immigration control laws in the 1980s. The government-to-government (G to G) internship program has also been implemented since 1990, with Indonesian participation since 1993. Even though industry is the backbone of the Japanese economy, the population of productive human resources has experienced a significant decline, which has an impact on industrial productivity. This research used a qualitative research approach based on understanding social realities formed through the context, culture, and subjective meanings held by the informants through their experiences during migration in Japan. To overcome this, the Japanese government has taken steps to open its doors to foreign workers, including from Indonesia. Indonesia is one of the largest suppliers of migrant workers for Japan, with various types of visas such as Technical Intern Training (TITP), Specified Skilled Worker (SSW), and others. However, nursing work is often socially associated with women. In Japan, Indonesian female nurses face complex challenges, including losing their Muslim identity. Revealing uniforms and external factors such as negative stereotypes, discrimination and forced removal of the hijab complicate the situation.

Community participation in tourism development at Tanjung Setumu Beach, Dompak Island, Tanjungpinang City

Tourism is one of the important sectors in regional development because it is able to make a significant contribution to regional income. One of the tourism locations in Tanjungpinang city is Tanjung Setumu Beach on Dompak Island which occupies a strategic position close to the urban center, offers beautiful scenery, and is an attractive tourist destination. Thus, Tanjung Setumu Beach can improve the community's economy, open up employment and business opportunities, and contribute to regional income, especially through tourism management that involves direct community participation. Active participation from the community plays a very important role in supporting the development of tourism, especially community-based development, considering that successful development requires participation from various parties. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of community participation in tourism development at Tanjung Setumu Beach. The research was conducted in May-June 2023 with a quantitative descriptive approach using Likert Scale analysis. Based on the research results, the level of community participation in tourism management at Tanjung Setumu Beach, according to the score results, reached a good category on several indicators, such as providing labor, ideas, material contributions, and promotions for the purpose of developing tourist attractions.

BERBAGI KREATIVITAS VISUAL: PELATIHAN DASAR VIDEOGRAFI DAN EDITING UNTUK STAF HUBUNGAN MASYARAKAT MUSEUM BAHARI

A community service program has been designed with the main aim of introducing the basic concepts of videography to public relations staff at the Maritime Museum, while also promoting tourism promotion. Through this training, participants will be given an in-depth understanding of the stages of video production, from pre-production to post-production, as well as basic techniques in shooting, composition and editing using editing applications. It is hoped that the participants will have sufficient skills to create interesting and informative visual content for the promotion of the Maritime Museum as an attractive tourist destination. Hopefully this program can also expand the reach and increase public interest in visiting the Maritime Museum, thereby contributing to the development of local tourism. This program combines practical training with promotional objectives, forming a solid foundation for increasing knowledge and skills while also promoting the beauty and uniqueness of the Maritime Museum as a tourist attraction worth visiting. Thus, this program not only supports the development of participants' skills, but also plays an active role in strengthening the image and tourist attraction of the city of Jakarta.

Penerapan Metode EDAS dan ROC Dalam Rekomendasi Objek Wisata Pantai Terbaik

Indonesia's natural diversity, cultural heritage and history have given rise to attractive tourism destinations, including Central Java Province. Central Java offers a diversity of beaches, attracting millions of tourists every year. However, many tourists have difficulty choosing a beach tourist destination that suits their wishes. Decision Support Systems (DSS) are a solution with various methods, one of which is the Evaluation Method based on Distance from Average Solution (EDAS) which is currently used together with Rank Order Centroid (ROC) weighting. This method has been proven to be effective in complex decision situations. In this context, using 13 Alternative Beaches was taken by taking into account the highest number of visitors in each Regency/City in Central Java Province and applying criteria such as cleanliness, facilities, popularity, rating and ticket prices used for evaluation. This research aims to examine the relationship and integration of the ROC and EDAS weighting methods in recommendations for the best beach tourist attractions in Central Java. It is hoped that this study will be able to provide a better interpretation and obtain a ranking ranking of alternative beach tourist attractions in Central Java, thereby contributing to tourists making more accurate decisions according to the criteria in the context of selecting beach tourist locations. The results of the research show that Jatimalang Beach is the best alternative with the highest score of 1,000. Thus, Jatimalang Beach is declared as the best choice for the best tourist attraction.

Review of ‘Kalpitiya Urban Development Plan 2021-2030’ using TIES Ecotourism Principles


 
 
 Rapid urbanization-driven economic growth creates opportunities and challenges for inclusive and sustainable urban planning. Kalpitiya, being the only city in Sri Lanka surrounded by both sea and lagoon, with its unique ecosystems, and historical and cultural structures, has become an attractive tourism destination. Kalpitiya, as an emerging tourism destination, contributes 10 percent to the local economy through tourism. It experienced 15,500 visitations in 2017, while the projection for 2030 is 29,770. In 2018, 18 % of residents engaged in ecotourism as an alternative income source while 69 percent expressed their willingness. The Kalpitiya Urban Development Plan 2021-2030 (the Plan) was formulated envisioning, ―Blue Peninsula Emerging from Nature Resort‖-the first goal to make Kalpitiya the most attractive tourism destination. In this context, adopting ecotourism principles in development planning seems prudent for Kalpitiya. The study aimed to assess the extent to which the Plan had incorporated 8 TIES (The International Ecotourism Society) ecotourism principles, which, according to UNEP, have been embraced by a growing constituency of NGOs, private sector businesses, governments, and local communities. Utilizing a qualitative approach, incorporation of 8 TIES principles [P1-minimize impacts, P2-increase awareness, P3- positive experiences, P4-financial benefits for conservation, P5-financial benefits for locals, P6- increase sensitivity to local conditions, P7-low-impact facilities, P8-recognize community rights] into the components of the plan [Introduction-C1, Preliminary studies-C2, Need of the Plan-C3, Framework-C4, Summary and SWOT-C5, the Plan-C6 and Zoning-C7] were assessed. Secondary data were obtained from official sources and reviewed journal articles. Within all components of the Plan, the importance of tourism development was mentioned while addressing P1, P3, and P5. P6 is recognized in C6, while P7 was not mentioned. P8 was recognized in C2, C6 and C7. Although it specifically identified an ecotourism zone, C6 only addressed P2, and P4-through the development of a mangrove garden. The respective project was prioritized as 19 of 25. Rehabilitating and conserving income-earning cultural assets were prioritized as 10 and 11 of 25-without any carrying capacity considerations, despite their importance for the industry. Considering P1, water effluent control measures for shrimp farming-a means of income for many-were not mentioned, despite the pollution of groundwater and estuarine system, on which the ecotourism industry depends. The review reveals that the Plan has not adequately considered or addressed the 8 ecotourism principles, therefore, it is recommended for Kalpitiya Local Government Authority to pass bylaws in line with ecotourism principles, while enforcing a guideline by the Urban Development Authority.
 
 
 
 
 Keywords: Urban development planning, Ecotourism principles, Kalpitiya urban development plan, Local economy, Environmental conservation
 
 
 
 
 
 

Understanding Local Culture Through Museum Tourism In Anthropological Perspective At Museum Bank Indonesia

Museums are institutions that play a central role in preserving, presenting, and disseminating the cultural heritage of a community. In the context of tourism, museums are not only a place to store historical artifacts, but also an attractive destination for tourists who want to understand more about local culture. Museum tourism, with its focus on anthropological aspects, opens the door to an immersive experience of understanding local culture. The Bank Indonesia Museum, as an institution that not only displays the historical heritage of economics and banking but also interprets the role of local culture in that context, offers a unique arena for analyzing the interaction between visitors and local culture. Through an anthropological perspective, this study aims to explore how museum tourism at the Bank Indonesia Museum can be a means of a rich understanding of local culture, as well as how these experiences shape visitors' perceptions and understandings of the cultural richness of an area. This research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach and SWOT analysis.

Pendampingan Penyusunan Rancangan Paket Wisata Menggunakan Metode Analisis Value Chain pada Wisata Kampung Warna-Warni Jodipan

Jodipan Colorful Village (KWJ) in Malang City has become an attractive tourist destination, changing its image from a slum village to a beautiful and clean village. The community service program with the title "Assistance in the Preparation of Tour Package Designs Using the Value Chain Analysis Method in Jodipan Colorful Village Tourism" aims to increase the attractiveness and income of tourism in KWJ through the preparation of tour packages. Jodipan Colorful Village (KWJ) in Malang City has succeeded in achieving a significant increase in tourist attraction and income through a mentoring program that focuses on preparing tour packages. First, in the data collection stage through Focus Group Discussion (FGD), KWJ's key values were identified: aesthetics, education and social interaction. The results of the FGD provide an overview of these values, forming the basis for formulating tour package ideas. Second, the implementation stage is carried out with assistance from the service team to the KWJ management. By using the value chain analysis method, tourism package ideas such as educational, social and culinary are generated. This process involves understanding activities that create added value for tourists, optimizing resource utilization and increasing efficiency. Third, trials and launching are carried out involving tourism stakeholders. Tour packages are tested on tourists, and the results are used for improvement. The launch was carried out via social media to increase promotion. This program succeeded in formulating 4 tour packages (Color Package, Warni Package, Jodipan Package, KWJ Package) based on the results of value chain analysis. The results are supported by positive responses from tourists during trials and launching, showing high potential attraction.

MULTI-CRITERIA MODEL TO ASSESS THE POTENTIALS OF CAT BA NATIONAL PARK TO DEVELOP TOURISM TIED TO CONSERVATION

For a sustainable tourist destination, a multi-criteria assessment is essential. The assessment results are the basis for managers to make optimal development decisions for the destination. In particular, for the nature-based tourist sites (protected areas, national parks), the assessment of tourism potentials will establish the basis for protecting, monitoring ecosystems, and managing the tourism sustainable development calendar. The Multi-Criteria Method and additional methods were applied to assess tourism potentials as well as to propose conservation measures for Cat Ba National Park in Vietnam. Through the assessment of six criteria (location/accessibility, attractiveness, tourist capacity, environmental sustainability, travel duration, and tourism infrastructure/tourism technology), the results indicate that Cat Ba National Park (Vietnam) is an attractive tourist destination with a good tourist capacity, a convenient location for tourists to move, and a long tourism time of the year. However, Cat Ba National Park is a place where environmental sustainability is still limited; its exploitation needs to be considered along with its conservation, degradation prevention, and ecosystem monitoring.

Tourist perceptions of tourism destinations choice and loyalty: A perspective on developing sustainable rural tourism in Bangladesh

Tourist perception refers to the emotional and psychological evaluations that tourists form as a result of their encounters with the destination, including its attractions, people, culture, and services. It can significantly influence tourism destination choice and loyalty, which means returning to the same destination or recommending it to others. The primary objective of this research endeavor is to investigate the perspectives held by tourists regarding their selection of destinations and their loyalty towards these destinations. The study specifically concentrates on the advancement of sustainable rural tourism within the context of Bangladesh. The study was based on quantitative methods, the study's premise, and many statistical measurements, such as descriptive statistics, validity, reliability, regression analysis, and the study's hypothesis. The results of the study indicate that the main determinants of tourist site selection and revisiting the tourist spots are based on the dynamic service qualities and availability of basic facilities at the tourist spots, as well as the higher propensity to reenter rural tourist places and localities. The implications for stakeholders encompass the necessity of allocating resources to develop quality services, enhance the basic facilities in tourist spots, and develop comprehensive marketing strategies aimed at promoting rural areas as attractive tourist destinations. This research makes a valuable contribution to the creation of effective strategies for sustainable development in the rural tourism industry of Bangladesh by examining tourist attitudes.

Book review: Mathieu, Jon: Mount Sacred. A short global history of holy mountains since 1500

Mathieu, Jon: Mount Sacred. A short global history of holy mountains since 1500. 155 pp. 11 figs. The White Horse Press. Winwick 2023. ISBN 978-1-912186-716, 30 £. eISBN 978-1-912186-72-3, OA ebook.Mathieu, Jon: Mount Sacred. Eine kurze Globalgeschichte der heiligen Berge seit 1500. 192 pp. 11 figs. Böhlau. Wien 2023. ISBN: 978-3-205-21702-2, eISBN: 978-3-205-21703-9, 35 €.
 The topic of sacred mountains has been fascinating for mountain researchers that had access to varied peaks on different continents and opened up comparative perspectives. Edwin Bernbaum’s (1990) famous book on Sacred mountains of the world was published a generation ago at the same time when Karl Gratzl (1990) edited his book on Die heiligsten Berge der Welt. It was a time when the human sphere of mountain regions attracted more attention by anthropologists, archaeologists and geographers. Embedded in a less prophane approach their descriptive books hinted towards more rigorous studies on indigenous practices and rituals, emphasized the historical rootedness of mountain communities and led to changing appreciations over time on the path to highlighting mountain exceptionalism and its exalted representation of pristine environments.The recent publication of Jon Mathieu’s Mount Sacred is a welcome reflection about how mountains became sacred objects and sanctified entities covering a period of half a millennium. The author, himself an authority on European Alpine history, has been fascinated by global mountain studies earlier on in his seminal work on the ‘third dimension’ (Mathieu 2011). This as well as the present book were simultaneously published in German and English.It is fascinating to read how sacred mountains have been created and imagined, how belief systems and scientific approaches shaped the perception of mountain peaks. The opening two chapters are devoted to an enquiry that is inspired by seminal works on Eurasian studies with a focus on place and position of mountains in structuring human environments, environmental control and scientific approaches. Eight chapters are devoted to selected mountains, among which we find at the beginning Mount Kailash and at the end Uluru. The former has probably gained the highest attention among Western readers and has been further promoted since being popularised as the ‘holiest mountain’ (Tichy 1937) suggesting a hierarchy of sacredness. In contrast, Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock in Australia, has been rather neglected in the above-mentioned books, probably because the mountain towers only 350 metres above the surrounding plains. Uluru has gained in popular appreciation and became a symbol in the recently debated treaty for Indigenous Australians.The two cases from China and Korea – Tai Shan and Paektusan/Changbaishan – have been canonized in their respective political contexts. Beginning with ritual importance and a deep historical rootedness they have been instrumentalized for less religious purposes and fixed on the political maps of China and North Korea. Presenting cases from the Christian realm in the European Alps seemed to be more challenging as there were pilgrimage places in villages and valleys, rather than a tradition of attributed sacredness and mountain worship on Alpine peaks and passes. Jon Mathieu entertains the reader with a number of anecdotes and historical turns in placing crosses there and in a subsequent chapter on erecting crosses in Italy and neighbouring countries on places in order to celebrate Catholic Christians’ persistence at the beginning of the 20th century. Here a comparison with the wider Himalayan arc and its manifold iconography and materiality on passes, springs and rivers would have been interesting because of its pilgrimage practices, plentiful stocks and great variety of expression and ritual veneration. The chapter devoted to North America puts the Black Hills where Black Elk and Lakota Sioux used to pray to their ‘six grandfathers’ (Tunkasila Sakpe Paha) into the centre of attention; it is the same place where the conflict about Mount Rushmore with the rock sculptures of four American presidents emerged. Competition about sacred places occurs as well where adventure sports and rock climbing take place in spiritually laden or only respected places and peaks. This applies for North American national parks obviously more than for the East African volcanoes; the latter having become attractive tourism destinations with the Kilimanjaro and victims of myth creation. Marketing of mountains has often contributed to generating legends and stories about alleged sacredness and spiritual capacities of mountains. In this context many more prominent case studies and mountain regions would come to our mind that are not covered or mentioned in this book. Jon Mathieu made his selection in order to investigate the underlying processes of creating Mount Sacred.Jon Mathieu’s approach to unearth the roots of the sacredness of some mountains and telling us revealing stories about influential actors and changing factors over time has resulted in an entertaining and enlightening text that broadens the horizon of mountain veneration. His book is highly recommended to interested members, promotors and curious visitors of mountain communities.

Sistem Informasi Geografis Peta Lokasi Toko Oleh-oleh Khas Wonosari Berbasis Website


 
 
 
 
 Wonosasri, Gunung Kidul district, Special Region of Yogyakarta is famous for having quite a lot of interesting tourist destinations for tourists to visit. Tourist attractions that are quite famous in Indonesia are Wediombo Beach, Nglambor Beach, Becici Hill Pine Forest, Oya River, Ngringrong Valley, Sri Gethuk Waterfall, Ki Ageng Giring III Grave, Baron Beach, Wunung Giri Sela Kandha, Stone Garden, Kejawan Temple, Tanding Cave, Pindul Cave, Kalisuci Cave Tubing, Jomblang Cave, HeHa Sky View, Gesing Beach, Sadranan Beach, Drini Beach, Bukit Bintang, Puncak Segoro, Tanding Cave, Embung Glangeran, Slili Beach and many others. Apart from being famous as an attractive tourist destination, Wonosari Yogyakarta also has various types of souvenirs typical of Tiwul food, Gatot, Nasi Tiwul, Prawn Peyek, Fried Grasshoppers, Fried Lungkrung, Cassava Crackers, Various processed sea fish, Seaweed Peyek, Manggleng, Pathilo , and ornamental stone handicrafts, wooden and wooden batik crafts, natural colored batik crafts, bamboo crafts, vetiver crafts, natural handicrafts, silver crafts, cast metal crafts, blacksmith crafts, copper and brass crafts, and so on. Tourists who want to buy souvenirs often have difficulty finding souvenir shop locations. This research aims to develop a system that can provide information on the location of souvenir shops around users. This research was built using the waterfall method starting with the analysis, design, implementation and stages testing. The programming language used is PHP and MySql for the database. The result of this research is that a website that can display locations can display the distance and information on souvenir shops so that it really helps tourists/people to see the distance and information on souvenir shops. According to the UAT testing carried out, it is hoped that 90% of tourists/people will be helped. with the development of this system.
 
 
 
 

Community Empowerment and Planning forCoastal Traders in the Matahari Terbit Beach, Sanur Kaja Traditional Village, Denpasar, Bali

Bali tourism is starting to revive after being devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This can be seen from the increase in foreign tourist arrivals and wisdom and hotel occupancy rates. The Sanur area is one of the attractive tourist destinations. But the COVID-19 storm has changed the behavior of hotel employees. Common things that are altruistic in nature in employees have decreased. Polite and considerate behavior towards colleagues aimed at preventing work-related problems has also decreased. This situation is still ongoing even though employees know that the government has started to relax the mask policy, but WHO has not yet declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. The human resource (HR) managers of hotels in Sanur strive to develop an empowering environment that allows all employees to contribute to their peak performance. HR can be optimized through a behavior, namely organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). This behavior displays employee altruism, courtesy, sportsmanship, awareness, and benevolence. OCB is one of the measures of organizational success because although it is abstract, OCB with the concept of helping and friendliness that tends to go unrecognized actually contributes positively and is able to increase organizational effectiveness.

RAWA BELONG FLOWER MARKET REVITALIZATION INTO DKI JAKARTA TOURIST DESTINATION

Rawa Belong Flower Market is a distinctive market structure, various types of flowers and ornamental plants on offer, and its influence on local communities and tourism, this market teaches us about the importance of maintaining a balance between humans and nature. Like businesses in general, traders at the Rawa Belong Flower Market also face several problems that require creative solutions and effective solutions. In facing these problems, traders need to have flexibility, knowledge, and the right strategy to remain competitive and sustainable in a dynamic market. Binus University with the mission to empower the nation has put its commitment to assist Rawa Belong Flower Market to increase the competencies of the traders also to promote the site to achieve a higher competitive advantage to be able to position as attractive tourist destination in Jakarta. The one-year empowerment program was implemented successfully covering, providing training, coaching, and maintaining the market physical facilities. The program was involving team of Binus University lectiures and students from multi program and campuses. To ensure that the program was run according to plan, an impact measurement was conducted. The result showed that the participant was satisfied with the program, perceived the program beneficial and willing to have a continuous program in the future.

FACTORS AFFECTING BRANDS AND COMPETITIVENESS OF TOURISM DESTINATIONS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE MEKONG DELTA

International travel is one of the fastest-expanding links, connecting countries worldwide and bringing them closer together. Since 1990, many Southeast Asian countries have opened their doors to international integration and have become attractive destinations for international tourists by promoting tourism development, typically Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. The study of brands and competitiveness for tourism destinations in Vietnam is essential. However, there is no research done yet to study the brands and competitiveness of destinations in Mekong Delta. This research aims to define factors affecting the brand and competitiveness of a tourism destination; its foundation is a synthesis of qualitative and quantitative research methods and it focuses on a case study in the Mekong Delta. Group conversations with specialists were held to conduct qualitative research. Research directly interviewed 650 tourists in Mekong Delta tourist areas and was used to conduct quantitative research. The research will show which specific factors affect the brand and destination competitiveness in the Mekong Delta that other researchers have not shown. The research results show that: (i) brand of a destination is affected by eight factors (tourism infrastructure, natural environment, destination adaptation, culinary culture, safety and security in tourism, hospitality, service costs and local folk music); (ii) competitiveness of a destination is affected by nine factors (tourism infrastructure, natural environment, destination adaptation, culinary culture, safety and security in tourism, human service costs, local folk music and brand). From the results, this research suggests some managerial implications for expanding brands and strengthening the destination competitiveness in the Mekong Delta.

Optimization of the Angso Duo Tourism Market Area Based on the Historic Riverfront of the Batanghari River, Jambi City

Angso Duo Market or also known as the Tanah Select Pesako Betuah location is an area that has a long history in the development of the city of Jambi. Angso Duo Market, which is located on the Batanghari River, is one of the development locations for riverside tourist areas which has great potential for development. Many historical events occurred at this location which brought many memories to the people of Jambi. This area has significant historical value as the historic Riverfront Batanghari river site, which has witnessed the cultural and social development of the surrounding community. The aim of this research is to identify and design an optimization strategy for the Angso Duo Tourism Market Area based on the historical heritage of the Batanghari River Riverfront which produces design aspects of the waterfront tourist area which are the basis for determining the design approach, namely the Collective Memory and Sense approaches. of Place (Meaning of Place). The research methods used in this research are literature study, field survey, interviews with related parties, and data analysis. The research results show that the Angso Duo Tourism Market Area has the potential to become an attractive tourist destination. The history of the Batanghari Riverfront, which has existed for many years, is the main attraction. However, efforts are still needed to optimize the use of this area. Based on the research results, several optimization strategies are recommended, including: Historical Heritage Conservation, Preserving and maintaining historical sites around the Batanghari River Riverfront to maintain the authenticity and historical value of the area. Infrastructure Development, Improving regional infrastructure, including road access, parking areas and other public facilities, to increase visitor comfort. Development of tourist facilities, building tourist facilities and facilities that support visitor activities, such as children's play areas, places to eat and places to rest. Environmental Management, Developing a sustainable environmental management plan to preserve the Batanghari River and its surroundings. By implementing this strategy, it is hoped that the Angso Duo Tourism Market Area can become an attractive and sustainable tourist destination, providing economic and social benefits for the local community, as well as preserving the history and environment of the Batanghari River.

Greetings from Spinalonga! O wyspie ciszy w fotografii społecznościowej i o kulturze pamięci na Instagramie

In modern narratives, the island of Spinalonga appears an attractive tourist destination with an interesting and enigmatic history. In fact, Spinalonga is a memory space, encumbered with past political decisions and medical negligence. This is the story of the great confinement, the isolation of the sick who were symbolically killed. Meanwhile, the photos shared on Instagram show theisland in a completely different light.The article seeks to answer the following questions: Does the behavior of Instagram users disrupt the culture of memory and how do these photos (digital representations of memory) influence the image of the island? To this end, I outline the history of the island in the context of exclusion mechanisms for those with Hansen's disease. I discuss the issues of dark tourism, social photoand desemantization of communication. I juxtapose the whole thing with the examples of photos from Spinalonga published on Instagram in 2022.

Realizing a competitive Doplang tourist village through institutional innovation in local potential development

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the tourism sector, including Doplang tourist village, which was recognized as an attractive tourist destination in Semarang Regency. The pandemic situation presented significant challenges that resulted in demotivation among the community in developing the tourism potential of this area. In the context of institutional innovation, this community empowerment aims to address the demotivation of Doplang tourist village's community caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, which disrupted the development of tourism potential. One crucial step in achieving this goal is to implement changes and improvements in the structure and mechanisms of organizations involved in managing the tourism destination in the village. Through institutional innovation, it is expected that more effective collaboration and synergy will be created among all parties involved. These changes aim to enhance active participation from the community in decision-making related to tourism development. Consequently, the community will play a more active role in managing their own tourist destination and collectively identifying the potential of local tourism that can be developed. The outcomes of this program also include efforts to raise awareness within the community about developing local tourism potential and creatively promoting the village through social media. Through effective collaboration among various stakeholders, it is hoped that Doplang tourist village will recover from the impact of the pandemic, increase tourist visits, stimulate the local economy, and strengthen the village's image as a competitive, sustainable, and unique tourism destination.

Increasing Tourist Revisit Intention in Garut Tourist Attractions: The Role of Destination Image and Tourist Satisfaction

Garut has plenty of attractive tourist destinations to visit, but there are several complaints about tourist dissatisfaction with the government regarding the poor quality of accommodation and safety at the attractions. This led to their reconsideration to not revisiting Garut again and prefer to choose other regencies for vacation. This study examines the importance of destination image dimensions: destination attractiveness, accommodation, as well as safety and security in Garut tourism towards tourist satisfaction to increase revisit intention. Data was obtained through online questionnaires with the Likert scale from 410 respondents who had visited Garut tourism. This study employs SEM-PLS, and the results show that destination attractiveness, accommodation, and safety & security, have a role in building revisit intention. The three elements of destination image have a positively significant role in increasing satisfaction, and tourist satisfaction also positively significantly affects revisit intention. The outcome of this study can be a new insight into literature regarding destination image, tourist satisfaction, and revisit intention, as well as offering a solution for government and tourism managers in Garut in developing tourist destinations. As attractive tourist destinations with a good quality of accommodation, completed by safety and security, will increase the satisfaction and revisit intention.

Virtual Reality Technology as a Marketing Catalyst for Travel Agencies

ABSTRACT This study examined how their place attachments and virtual reality (VR) experiences affect tourists’ travel destination choices. Prior research has not focused on the relationship between motivation from VR experience and tourists’ destination choices. A research model was developed based on the social identity and signaling perspective. Altogether, 436 tourists were interviewed after purpose sampling was adopted. The research findings show that tourists’ place attachment has no significant effect on the cognitive destination image; VR experience promotes a mental destination image; cognitive destination image significantly affects destination choice; and responsiveness has moderation effects on cognitive destination image and destination choice. VR technology allows travel agencies to combine destination marketing with attractive tourist destinations so that tourists can experience a destination’s beauty in advance. VR has become a powerful marketing tool for travel agencies.