Halal Tourism Destination Research Articles

Moderation of Religiosity and Factors that Influence Tourists' Intentions to Visit Halal Tourism Destinations on Lombok Island

Konsep halal saat ini menjadi tren dalam perkembangan ekonomi syariah dunia, yang memunculkan segmen baru dalam pariwisata, yaitu wisata halal, yang kini dianggap sebagai ceruk pasar baru yang menjanjikan. Hal ini juga menjadi peluang besar untuk meningkatkan kunjungan wisatawan sekaligus menjadi lokomotif pertumbuhan ekonomi di bidang pariwisata halal. Oleh karena itu, Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi niat wisatawan untuk mengunjungi destinasi halal di Pulau Lombok, dengan religiusitas sebagai variabel moderasi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan penelitian eksplanatori yang dirancang untuk menunjukkan kontribusi variabel eksogen terhadap variabel endogen. Populasi penelitian ini terdiri dari wisatawan yang berkunjung ke destinasi wisata halal di Pulau Lombok, dan metode pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling dengan kriteria yang telah ditentukan, dan total sampel sebanyak 280 responden. Data yang terkumpul akan dianalisis dengan menggunakan software SmartPLS 3. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa norma subjektif, sikap, citra destinasi, motivasi berwisata berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap niat wisatawan untuk berkunjung ke destinasi wisata halal di Pulau Lombok. Sedangkan persepsi perilaku tidak berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap niat wisatawan untuk mengunjungi destinasi wisata halal di Pulau Lombok

Determinants of Halal Tourism Intention in Jabodetabek Indonesia

The purpose of this study is to analyze how the influence of psychographic, socio-demographic, and geographical segmentation on public interest in halal tourism and to analyze the role of the government in the development of halal tourism. This study uses the method of Structural Equation Model (SEM) analysis and qualitative descriptive analysis methods. The data from this study were obtained from primary data (questionnaires) and secondary data (books, journals). The questionnaires were distributed online in the Jabodetabek area. The results obtained in this paper are from 3 variables of tourist characteristics in halal tourism, there is 1 variable that is considered to not affect the wishes of tourists in halal tourism. From psychographic, socio-demographic, and geographic variables, the variable that does not affect the desire of tourists to travel halal is psychographic. Meanwhile, several government's strategies in developing halal tourism are: Making regulations that can simplify and lighten the management of halal certification; Marketing 10 halal tourism destinations to foreign tourists; Conducting guidance for community economic empowerment that supports the operation of the halal tourism sector in Indonesia; and Good management of the halal tourism sector and good corporate governance.

Analisis Daya Saing Pariwisata Halal di Provinsi Banten

Indonesia is a country that has natural resources from a variety of cultures and ethnicities. Banten Province has beautiful and religious natural charm, making it a halal tourist destination, both locally and internationally. The aim of the research is to analyze strategies to increase the competitiveness of halal tourism in Banten Province. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach with in-depth interview techniques. Primary data was obtained from interviews with competent informants including the Banten Regional People's Representative Council, the Banten Provincial Tourism Office, the Indonesian Ulema Council and several Tourism Associations in Banten. and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy. Qualitative data analysis using NVIVO software. The research results prove that to increase the competitiveness of halal tourism in Banten Province, the Tourism Office has taken strategic steps, including: The strategies used by the Banten provincial government in order to optimize halal tourism, namely conducting comparative studies, e-commerce or digital based tourism, Professional Human Resources Training, Infrastructure Development, Ease of Road Access

Pengembangan Wisata Halal di Kawasan Danau Toba: Persepsi Pelaku Usaha Wisata Hotel dan Restoran

The people of Lake Toba are dominated by the Batak tribe who adhere to Christian and Catholic beliefs. The livelihoods of the people of Lake Toba are also dominated by farming, fishing and business. Where the community plays an important role in Lake Toba tourism, such as being hoteliers, restaurants and managers of tourist attractions. Lake Toba was designed as one of the halal tourist destinations in Indonesia, but rejection occurred among the community, especially tourism managers in the Lake Toba area. Rejection occurred because people thought that it was against the traditions and culture of the Batak tribe that had existed for generations. The aim of this research is to determine the perceptions of non-Islamic business actors in developing halal tourism in Lake Toba. The research methodology used in this study is a quantitative approach by distributing questionnaires and using factor analysis. The sample used is a saturated sample where the sample is business managers in the Lake Toba area. The results of the research to be aimed at are looking at the perceptions and readiness of hotel and restaurant business tourism doer towards the development of halal tourism in the Lake Toba area.

Halal and Islamic tourism: science mapping of present and future trends

Purpose This study aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic review of halal tourism structure using bibliometric analysis. Halal tourism interest has increased due to the high demand for tourism products adhering to Shariah law. Furthermore, the vast Muslim population has increased the demand for halal tourism products and destination factors in this niche tourism segment. Design/methodology/approach A network visualization through bibliographic coupling and co-word analysis, this review presents a science mapping analysis to reveal the knowledge structure of emerging and future trends in halal tourism. Findings The current and emerging trends demonstrate three themes: the fundamentals of halal tourism, communication via word of mouth in halal tourism and Muslim tourist satisfaction and loyalty. At the same time, the co-word analysis presents the four themes primarily associated with halal tourism challenges: tourist satisfaction, service quality and Muslim travellers’ attraction. Research limitations/implications The findings serve as crucial implications, contributing to halal and general tourism theory and application. Originality/value This review serves as crucial fundamental knowledge for future studies in halal tourism and its relevant themes for further development in tourism management. The most significant emerging theme in halal tourism is the intervention needed to increase Muslim tourist satisfaction and loyalty through halal-friendly service, customer-service quality, foods and beverages, facilities and privacy. The co-word analysis suggests increasing tourists’ engagement in halal tourism by invigorating the religiosity domain among tourists, improving service quality and perceived value and discovering new Muslim-friendly attractions. The most crucial finding from this study is to ensure that halal and Muslim-friendly tourism are at the same level, to the extent of better service according to Islamic practice. This approach would elevate the value and status of halal tourism as a trending product in Muslim and non-Muslim markets.

The Effect of Halal Destination Image and Tourist Motivation on Revisit Intention: The Role of Halal Experience Satisfaction

Revisit intention is interesting to be studied because it relates to the behavior of tourists to revisit, particularly during the post-covid-19 pandemic that has limited tourist visits to a destination for quite a long time. Experience, in the hospitality and tourism context, is a significant concept used to understand consumer behavior. The travel experience begins before arriving at the destination, ends with memories of the experience, and plans to revisit it in the future. This study aims to investigate the effect of halal destination image and tourist motivation on the speed of deciding to revisit halal tourism destinations through halal experience satisfaction tourism destinations in Lombok Island. This study used a quantitative method with 200 domestic and foreign tourists as respondents. The results of the study showed that halal destination image and tourist motivation could not directly accelerate the tourists' decision to revisit, but they had to go through halal experience satisfaction.

Segmentation Analysis and Target Market Identification of Halal Tourism in Aceh Province

This study aims to identify market segments and appropriate target markets for halal tourism in Aceh Province. The research method used is quantitative with data collection through questionnaires. The study findings show that Aceh Province has great potential as an attractive halal tourism destination, with the majority of respondents willing to pay more for high-quality halal tour packages. The study also identified different market segments with specific needs and preferences, which can help tourism industry players to develop targeted marketing strategies and products that meet the diverse needs of halal tourists. Suggested recommendations include development and promotion, provision of high-quality tour packages, increased awareness and visitation, targeted product development, provision of affordable travel options, and improved facilities and services. These recommendations are expected to help tourism industry players in Aceh Province to optimize the potential of halal tourism and increase Aceh’s attractiveness as a global tourism destination.

What is Islamic Hotel? A Simple Additive Weighting Method

Halal tourism or halal industry is a tourism concept that focuses on the maqosid sharia values in it which are usually divided into: Hifdz Addin (religion), Hifdz nafs (soul), Hifdz aql (reason), Hifdz nasl (offspring), and hifdz Bi'ah (environment).Indonesia was awarded the first rank in the field of the best halal tourist destinations in the world according to the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2023 report. The method used in this research uses qualitative methods. In this qualitative method will use the SAW (Simple Additive Weighting) method commonly known as the weighted summation method. This method is carried out with the type of data here carried out qualitatively which makes two research objects namely Noor In and Harris Hotel lodging. In interviews and recording methods through the web, newspapers, and journals, the results of the above research are data on the assessment of maqasid sharia indicators in sentul area hotels. Of these two hotels consist of harris hotel and Noor In inn. We get a reverse comparison of various aspects of maqasid sharia indicators in the fields of hifdz maal and hidz nashl. The first object is the Noor-In inn which has a value of 0.8333 and explains that this value gets the highest accreditation, namely A because it has a value between 0.75 - 1. While the second object is the Harris Sentul hotel which has a value of 0.3889 and states that this value has a maqaosid sharia accreditation of C or Fair maqosid sharia because it has between 0.25 - 0.49.

Lombok Halal Tourism Destination (LOMUTION): A Strategy to Increase the Stability of Augmented Reality-Based Lombok Tourism in Realizing Indonesia's Halal Industry Center

The existence of halal tourism in Lombok is a destination that is sought after by many local and foreign tourists. The Ministry of Tourism (2019) noted that in 2015, Lombok received 2 awards from the World Halal Tourism Award (WHTA) in Abu Dhabi in the categories of World Best Halal Destination and World Best Halal Honeymoon. In the midst of the onslaught of technology, various strategic steps can be used to welcome the halal tourism sector, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, one of which is utilizing Augmented Reality (AR). The results also showed the effectiveness of AR as a tourism promotion medium with 94% of visitors feeling facilitated, 97% stating AR systems are more communicative, and 95% saying they are interested in visiting tourism after using AR. Lomution is a strategy in improving the halal tourism industry in Lombok through the establishment of a platform that bridges tourists to visit tourist attractions. This research is a Research and Development (R&D) development research that aims to produce products and test product effectiveness. The type of research approach used is observational research and literature study. The stages of development research can be summarized into four stages, the 4D (define, design, development, and dissemination), so as to produce a discovery that will be used as a solution. Lomution, becomes one of the tourism digitalization platforms through the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) that supports the creation of Sustainable Smart Tourism. In its realization, Lomution was developed in a mobile platform because it is more flexible, accessible through various devices and faster to the present. With the development of the Lomution application, it makes it easier for tourists to access and visit halal tourist destinations in Lombok and become an innovation in accordance with the digital era to increase the potential for sustainable halal tourism.

Analisis Faktor yang Berkontribusi dalam Pengembangan Wisata Halal dari Sudut Pandang Wisatawan di Jabodetabek

Halal product trends are expanding from food to lifestyle, namely halal tourism. The development of halal tourism is driven by the large Muslim market in the world. Indonesia as the country with the largest Muslim population. The halal tourism authority, CrescentRating, awards Indonesia as the first best halal tourist destination in the OIC category. Jakarta is the fourth best halal tourist area in Indonesia, which in its development has a coordination chain with the surrounding areas, namely Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi. Jabodetabek contributes greatly to the country's economy so that there is a need for the development of tourism in Jabodetabek. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the needs of tourists in order to increase tourist attraction. This study aims to identify the characteristics of tourists and analyze the factors that contribute to the development of halal tourism through 46 indicators of halal tourism. Data were analyzed using a factor analysis tool through SPSS software. The results showed that there were 11 new factors formed from the point of view of archipelago tourists and 14 new factors formed from the point of view of foreign tourists so that there were differences between tourists in the practice of halal tourism.

ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CONCEPT OF HALAL TOURISM IN WATU KANDANG TOURISM VILLAGE DESTINATIONS, TRENGGALEK DISTRICT

This research discusses the analysis of the potential for implementing the halal tourism concept at the Watu Kandang Tourism Village destination in Trenggalek Regency. Watu Kandang Tourism Village is a new tourist destination that focuses on ecotourism and offers direct interaction with nature and the lives of local people. This research aims to analyse the potential for implementing the halal tourism concept in the Watu Kandang Tourism Village based on halal tourism criteria according to the Global Muslim Travel Index. The research method used is qualitative, with data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data were analysed through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results show that the Watu Kandang Tourism Village has good potential to be developed into a halal tourist destination. This can be seen from the criteria for halal tourism that are fully in place in the Watu Kendang tourist attraction. Apart from that, this tourism is supported by easy accessibility to the location, adequate worship and toilet facilities, a beautiful and safe environment, as well as food and drinks that guarantee halal. So according to the criteria above, Watu Kendang tourism is worthy of being used as a halal tourist destination in Indonesia.

Development of Halal Tourism Destinations on Lombok Island in Six Features Perspective of Jasser Auda’s Maqasid Syari’ah

This study aims to reveal how the implementation of the development of halal tourism destinations on the island of Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB). Researchers used parameters maqasid syari’ah of Jasser Auda to measure whether the goals can be achieved. This qualitative research applied case studies because the research object was limited to the island of Lombok. This study concluded that the motive for developing halal tourism destinations was a negative perception about tourism among Muslims in Lombok-NTB. The implementation of halal tourism development that complies with Sharia values was apparent in 4 components: attractions, accessibility, facilities, and support services. In this respect, a new perspective of maqasid al-syari’ah offered by Jasser Auda can be applied to improve people's welfare towards maslahah.

Strategic development of rural halal tourism using the Business Model Canvas framework: A case study from East Java, Indonesia

This article highlights the significance of villages in local governance, especially their potential in tourism, which can drive economic benefits and community development. The purpose of this research is to analyze the development strategy of Sidomulyo Village towards halal tourism using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) approach. The methodology involves a qualitative field research design with data collected through structured interviews, direct observations, and documentation reviews in Sidomulyo Village, East Java. The findings reveal that Sidomulyo Village has significant potential as a halal tourism destination due to its rich natural resources, cultural heritage, and established tourist attractions such as educational tours, batik houses, and coffee industry tours. The village’s strategic use of BMC elements such as value propositions, customer segments, channels, and key partnerships can enhance its appeal to both local and international tourists. Implications of this study suggest that Sidomulyo Village can achieve sustainable economic growth and community welfare by leveraging strategic planning and cost management, thus positioning itself as a unique halal tourism destination.Keywords: Halal tourism; village development; Business Model Canvas (BMS); Sidomulyo Village; economic growth.

COMMUNITY-BASED HALAL TOURISM AS A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

This article offers a strategy for generating a sustainable economy through community-based halal tourism. Based on data from the Kerinci Regency Research and Development Bappeda in 2020, there are 127 tourist attractions spread across 16 sub-districts. Then, each sub-district of Sungai Penuh City has 46 cultural heritage sites and 25 tourist destinations. However, this tourism potential is not managed optimally. Tourism is one of the sectors that contributes the largest foreign exchange to the region and benefits the community. The method used is a qualitative research method with a library research approach. Data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. This research shows that sustainable economic development can be strengthened through community-based halal tourism by optimizing pillars such as the social pillar, tourism management, stakeholder roles, and social media. Then, the economic pillar creates MSMEs and opens up job opportunities and environmental pillars. If all of these pillars can be maximally applied to halal tourist destinations, this will impact realising a sustainable economy. Because the community understands governance and can accommodate tourism potential, the community also feels the benefits of economic revival.

Development Strategy of Halal Tourism Objects in Medan City

This study aims to analyze the development strategy of halal tourism objects in Medan City. This study uses SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis method to evaluate the internal and external factors that affect the development of halal tourism in this city. The analysis results show that Medan City has significant strengths, such as rich cultural potential, nature tourism, accommodation and ease of communication. However, there are weaknesses such as halal services that need to be improved, service quality, and less effective promotion. Significant opportunities were also identified, including the rapidly growing halal tourism market and the potential for increased international cooperation. However, threats such as competition from similar destinations, security issues, economic fluctuations, and related policy changes need to be addressed. The results of this study indicate the need for a targeted and sustainable development strategy to capitalize on the potential of halal tourism in Medan City. Therefore, the Medan City government undertakes a strategy that involves improving service quality, effective promotion, and stronger cooperation with stakeholders. This strategy is expected to develop Medan City as an attractive and sustainable halal tourism destination.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF HALAL TOURISM DESTINATIONS MODEL BASED ON ART CULTURE PERFORMERS OF SAPI SONOK MADURA IN PAMEKASAN REGENCY

This research aims to create a model for the development of halal tourism destinations based on the perspectives of the actors of the Sapi Sonok culture in Pamekasan, Madura. The challenge for tourism development after the pandemic is forming a concept that adheres to local wisdom. Cultural tradition can inspire the development of tourism destinations without exploiting the values of the local residents. The phenomenological approach was employed through an interpretive paradigm, and four informants were recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, documentation, and observation. Meanwhile, analysis techniques use bracket; intuitive; analysis; and description. The research reveals, first, the artistic philosophy of the actors forms social cohesion even though there is competition within it. The actors’ philosophy includes beauty contests and the beauty of animals; tancek-guyup, harmony, and gratitude as well as social cohesion. Second, harmonious forms of cultural identity are adapted to local values. Halal tourism communication methods include observation, accessibility, amenities, and promotion of business actors. Finally, the right model is the one to develop halal tourism destinations based on the cultural actors of the Madurese Sapi Sonok culture which refers to the strength of the internal community and external groups.

Exploration of Religious Tourism in Sunan Giri Gresik as a Halal Tourism Destination

The development of world tourism now is Muslim-friendly tourism. The embodiment of religious tourism as Muslim-friendly religious tourism is a necessity. This research focuses on the exploration of Sunan Giri Gresik tourism services and facilities referring to nine indicators of Indonesian halal tourism and assessing the readiness of Gresik religious tourism as a halal tourism destination. The research method used is qualitative. Data collection techniques through field studies and documentation. Field studies were conducted through interviews and observations. Field studies were conducted through interviews and observations. The interview was conducted at the Head of the Gresik Regency Tourism and Culture Office, Chair of the Sunan Giri Mausoleum Foundation. Observations made include observing the availability of facilities and services around the Sunan Giri religious area referring to the nine indicators of halal tourism of the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy. The results of the study show that Sunan Giri's religious tourism services and facilities meet the nine indicators of Indonesian halal tourism. Sunan Giri religious tourism is ready to be projected as a halal tourist destination based on the criteria of need to have, good to have, nice to have, namely the availability of the basic needs of Muslim-friendly tourists, able to provide a memorable experience for tourists, able to compete with other countries. In addition, it also has advantages in terms of facilities and infrastructure that are more complete, such as: souvenirs, management resources, service models, management standards, lodging and transportation availability.

Designing Jakarta Halal Tourism Application with Collaborative and Location-Based Filtering Method as Jakarta Smart City Optimization

Jakarta is one of the Muslim-friendly tourist destinations in Indonesia. The DKI Jakarta government has various limitations in managing existing facilities, so community participation is needed. It encourages people to utilize application-based new media to answer the challenges and problems faced by Jakarta. A platform is required in the form of a digital application that can load destinations ranging from places, lodging, food, and facilities owned by tourist attractions labeled halal tourism to make it easier to find halal tourist destinations in Jakarta as an optimization of intelligent cities and contribute to SDGs. Halal tourism applications make it easier for people to get information related to Halal Tourism in Jakarta with the most popular development methods, namely collaborative filtering and location-based filtering methods. This method uses knowledge gathered from monitoring the behavior and personal choices of system users, who are generally known as personal profile users. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) by designing an Android-based system. Data collection is an interview with sources with the DKI Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Office accompanied by expert information. The result of this research is the design of the Jakarta City Halal Tourism Application (SI PAHAJI) aimed at local and foreign tourists. The application contains information about tourist attractions, accommodations, and other facilities that are friendly to halal visitors in DKI Jakarta to help recommend tourist destinations in DKI Jakarta that follow user preferences and locations.

Factors influencing halal tourism destinations revisit intentions among Muslim travelers of Bangladesh: the mediating role of emotional attachments

PurposeThis study aims to investigate factors and their impacts on halal tourism destinations revisit intentions among Muslim travelers, and explore the mediating effects of emotional attachments between halal social environments, halal food and beverages, halal services and halal tourism destinations revisit intentions.Design/methodology/approachBased on review of literatures, and by distributing 500 questionnaires to Muslim respondents and subsequently collecting 387 usable responses, the study is conducted through partial least squares structural equation modeling using Smart PLS3.3.3.FindingsThe findings of the study reveal that halal social environment, halal food and beverages, halal entertainments, halal staff clothing and emotional attachments significantly influence halal tourism destinations revisit intentions, whereas halal services has insignificant impact on halal tourism destinations revisit intentions, and halal social environment, halal food and beverages and halal services have positive significant impacts on emotional attachments toward halal tourism destinations. Moreover, emotional attachments partially mediate in the relationship between halal social environment, halal food and beverages, halal services and halal tourism destinations revisit intentions.Practical implicationsThe current study findings uniquely contribute to the development of halal tourism destinations in Bangladesh by revealing the impactful factors and formulating marketing strategies that can increase Muslim travelers’ revisit intentions toward halal tourism destinations.Originality/valueTo the best of the author’s knowledge, this study is one of the pioneer research studies of halal tourism revisit intentions, providing new and unique theoretical and practical contributions to the enhancement of halal tourism industry in the world as well as Bangladesh. The findings could contribute to the halal tourism literature by identifying and evaluating factors influencing Muslim travelers’ revisit intentions toward halal tourism destinations. Moreover, the findings could help halal tourism operators in introducing halal attributes for creating Muslim travelers’ revisit intentions toward halal tourism destinations.

Halal Tourism and Social Media from Netizen’s Perspectives

This study discusses the netizen's perspective on halal tourism. This study looks at the relationship between attitudes towards social media, online satisfaction, and destination image and how these variables affect the intention to visit halal tourist destinations in Indonesia. The quantitative method with PLS-Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to analyze this research. The research data collection was carried out by purposive sampling, namely by deliberately taking samples of social media users who were members of the halal tourism community, as many as 223 respondents. This study found that attitudes toward social media positively affected online satisfaction and destination image. The attitude and destination image significantly influence tourists' behavior intention, which will influence the public to visit the destination, reflected in the ability to pay and disseminate information to other parties.