Leading Tourist Attraction Research Articles

Peningkatan Pembinaan Sadar Wisata Dalam Pengembangan Pariwisata Pada Sentral IKM Batik Malon

Tourism is a mainstay for the development of new leading tourist attractions or destinations. Pokdarwis (Tourism Awareness Group) is a key element for the community with its strategic role in developing and managing the natural, cultural, and artificial potential of a region to become a tourist destination. This community service activity aims to strengthen the institutional function of the Batik Small and Medium Industries (IKM) in understanding the potential elements of Sapta Pesona (Seven Charms). The implementation of Sapta Pesona is an effort to provide excellent service to tourists, especially for tourism villages, so the participation of the Batik IKM central community is needed in managing the 7 elements of Sapta Pesona. The Sapta Pesona campaign aims to recognize and gain experience in developing tourism villages that have become tourist attractions, through stages of recognizing and gaining experience in managing community-based tourism products and implementing Sapta Pesona actions in the management of tourism villages.

Pengembangan Potensi Curug Leuwi Pamipiran Sebagai Objek Wisata Melalaui Sosialisasi Penguatan Kelembagaan Di Desa Tanjungsari Kabupaten Ciamis

Management Community-based natural resource management and conservation is an effective approach in maintaining environmental sustainability and improving the welfare of local communities. This research aims to analyze the natural resource management and conservation strategies implemented by the people of Tanjungsari Village, Sadananya District, Ciamis Regency. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation studies. The results showed that the Tanjungsari Village community has developed various local initiatives to preserve water sources, and manage tourist attractions in the village. The active participation of the community in conservation activities, support from the local government, and cooperation with non-governmental organizations are key factors in the success of this program. The study concludes that a community-based approach to natural resource management is not only able to preserve the environment, but also contributes to improving the economic and social welfare of local communities. In addition to management, socialization was held. The implementation of these socialization activities is proven to increase the understanding and skills of the community in managing tourism potential in a sustainable manner. In addition, support from the local government and active participation of the community are important factors in the development of curug lewi pamipiran as a leading tourist attraction in Ciamis Regency. This study concludes that institutional strengthening through socialization and training is an effective strategy to optimize regional tourism potential, improve community welfare, and encourage local economic development.

Strategi Pengembangan Wisata Air Terjun di Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat

Waterfall tourism is a natural tourist attraction that is an option when traveling to Bogor Regency. The purpose of this research is to identify the potential for waterfall tourism in Bogor Regency and the strategy for developing waterfall tourism to become a leading tourist attraction in Bogor Regency. The research method used is a qualitative approach. The informants selected by purposive sampling technique were tourism stakeholders included in the keyperson, namely the Bogor Regency Tourism Office, managers of waterfall tourist attractions, tourists, business owners, and the local community. The data analysis technique used in this study is interactive analysis. For the selection of alternative development strategies, a SWOT analysis is carried out. The results of the study show that the tourism potential of waterfalls in Bogor Regency has an attractiveness and uniqueness which is its strength. Based on the Internal Factor Analysis Strategy (IFAS) the main strength aspect is community participation in managing waterfall tourism and the biggest weakness is accessibility to waterfall tourism which is still difficult. Meanwhile, based on the External Factor Analysis Strategy (EFAS), the biggest opportunity aspect is tourists who help promote waterfall tourism and the biggest threat is natural disasters. The results of the SWOT analysis show that in developing waterfall tourism in Bogor Regency, a defensive strategy can be applied.

Dolomite Beach as a Tourist Attraction in Manila as Perceived by Local Residents: Basis for Tourism Promotion

Dolomite Beach, also known as Manila’s first man-made beach, is a fake sand beach formed through the process of nourishment on Manila Bay in Manila, Philippines. This is a new addition to Manila’s tourism industry. This study aims to make Dolomite Beach an effective tourist hotspot for Manila by increasing its significance and positioning it as a top attraction. It adopts a quantitative approach using Frequency Distributions, Weighted Means, and Standard Deviations through a descriptive study with 383 participants. Moreover, local residents had a high perception of Dolomite Beach as a tourist destination. The survey results show that, despite some initial controversy surrounding its construction, the majority of respondents favored of turning Dolomite Beach into a tourist attraction. The respondents felt excited when it was featured among the things to do in Manila for tourists. Many respondents expressed support for the establishment of an artificial white sandy beach in the city and looked forward to increased local and international tourism while providing more job opportunities for people who live in Manila. The benefits are many, not only for the residents of Manila but also for the overall community. The proactive involvement of residents, who are important players in the tourism industry, drives tourism growth. Therefore, this study shows that Dolomite Beach can be one of Manila’s leading tourist attractions.

Strategi Manajemen (POAC) Tradisi Maudu Lompoa Sebagai Event Pariwisata Di Desa Cikoang Kecamatan Mangarabombang Kabupaten Takalar

Takalar is one of the regency in South Sulawesi Province which has diverse natural and cultural wealth. Maudu lompoa is one of the cultural traditions in Takalar regency which is held every year. The tradition is carried out to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. This research and writing aims to identify the management strategy (POAC) of the Maudu’ Lompoa tradition as a leading tourist attraction in Cikoang Village, Takalar regency. This research was conducted using direct observation, interviews, and literature studies. . The results of the study show that the application of management functions (planning, organizing, actuating, controlling) forms the basis of the strategy for developing the maudu lompoa tradition to become a leading attraction. Keywords: Maulid, Maudu’ Lompoa, POAC, Tradition

Wisata Pendidikan Agro Terintegrasi: Penyusunan Rencana Induk Desa Dawung, Karanganyar melalui Pendekatan Partisipatif

Based on the Spatial Plan of Karanganyar Regency, Dawung Village is mandated as an agropolitan strategic area for food security or wet agriculture. Besides, it is also a center for processing agricultural food crops and local trade. In contrast, the number of farmers decreases (0.8% per year), increasing the risk in the agricultural sector. On the other hand, this village has tourism potential, Kembang Desa, which is appointed as the leading tourist attraction. Kembang Desa was developed in 2020, and after it officially opened, it was attractive, as can be seen from the visitors number that reached 200 to 500 at the weekend. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the number of visitors, and the village government is facing the operational budget. This situation continues because of many new tourist attractions competitors opened. Hence, economic development and village potential require a reference as a basis for the village government in determining future policies. This community service activity aims to compile a master plan for tourism and economic development in Dawung Village through Integrated Agro Edu Tourism, which focuses on developing agro-tourism integrated with the agricultural system with an tourism education approach. The method used to compile the master plan consists of three stages: socialization to the Village government about the initial design concept. The second stage is Focus Group Discussion (FGD) activities to obtain input regarding potentials, problems, design concepts, and specific needs from partners; the third stage is master plan design finalization. The community service results in a master plan of a Dawung Village hotspot as the guidance for developing local potential so that Dawung Village can be more advanced and competitive.

POTENSI URBAN HERITAGE DALAM MENDUKUNG PENGEMBANGAN DESTINASI WISATA BUDAYA DI KAWASAN ISLAMIC CENTER TULANG BAWANG BARAT

West Tulang Bawang Regency has 13 tourist destinations as stated in Regional Regulation Number 38 of 2016, 11 of which are cultural tourism, one of which is the West Tulang Bawang Islamic Center which is located in the Panaragan Jaya urban area which is the region's leading tourist attraction. Because it is a cultural tourism destination that has very strong cultural elements and is located in an urban area, it has great potential to be used as an Urban Heritage. This research aims to examine the potential of Urban Heritage in supporting the development of cultural tourism destinations in the Tulang Bawang Barat Islamic Center area. The method used is a combination with the squential exploratory model. The researcher develops the results of one method with other methods, with the first order using qualitative methods and the next method using quantitative. The results of this research are that the West Tulang Bawang Islamic Center Area has high potential as an Urban Heritage as seen from the 11 variables that have been determined, this potential supports the development of cultural tourism destinations in the West Tulang Bawang Islamic Center Area which is seen using the 4A Tourism components (Attraction, Accessibility, Amenities, and Ancillaries).

Upaya untuk Meningkatkan Potensi Objek Wisata di Kota Banjarmasin (Studi pada Wisata Susur Sungai)

The study aims to discover obstacles and efforts to increase the potential of tourist attractions in Banjarmasin City. This research uses qualitative methods with a case study approach. Techniques for collecting data are observation, structured interviews, and documentation of related sources. The study results stated that the leading tourist attraction was centered on the riverbank. Several obstacles hindered the riverside tourist attraction regarding training, structuring traders, the Covid-19 pandemic, limited budget, natural factors, and limited information. Efforts to develop tourist attractions along the river, improve infrastructure, and carry out promotions through the Android application Nagabungas, which can be downloaded from the Play Store. It can restore the riverbank area to improve river ecology, restore the function of the riverbank as a public area, restore historical riverbank areas, restore riverbank heritage objects, and enhance the economy of riverbank communities.

Strategi Promosi Dinas Pariwisata Kabupaten Semarang untuk Meningkatkan Wisatawan Candi Gedong Songo

Indonesia is a country that has great tourism potential. The emergence of the covid-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the potential of Indonesian tourism. The pandemic has made the tourism sector in various regions slumped, one of which is in Semarang Regency, Central Java Province. Gedong Songo Temple is a leading tourist attraction in Semarang Regency experiencing a decrease in tourist visits due to the pandemic. So tourist visits have not increased significantly. Based on these problems, it is interesting to examine how the promotion strategy of the Semarang Regency Tourism Office increases tourist visits at Gedong Songo Temple.. This research uses the case study research method. This research is included in the type of qualitative descriptive research. The data collection techniques used are interviews, observations, and documentation. The results showed that the Semarang Regency Tourism Office carried out five promotional mix strategies, namely advertising, personal sales, sales promotion, public relations, and direct sales to increase tourist visits at Gedong Songo Temple. In general, the promotion strategy of the Semarang Regency Tourism Office is good enough to help increase tourist visits at Gedong Songo Temple.

BAURAN PROMOSI DAYA TARIK WISATA CURUG SEWU, KENDAL

Curug Sewu waterfall is the highest waterfall in Central Java province, Curug Sewu waterfall is a leading tourist attraction owned by Kendal Regency, besides having natural beauty and very cool air, Curug Sewu waterfall has artificial infrastructure such as a zoo, pond swimming pools, and children's playgrounds, so that the Curug Sewu waterfall has enormous tourism potential, in addition to having tourism potential, tourist attractions must have the right tourism strategy to attract tourists to visit, referring to this, researchers are interested in researching about " Promotion Mix of Curug Sewu Tourism Attraction, Kendal Regency (Case Study of Kendal Regency Disporapar Work Program)”. Data collection techniques in this study include observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, literature study and questionnaires. The technique of determining informants in this study uses purposive sampling which is a technique of determining informants and sources with certain objectives in accordance with the research theme. The results obtained in this study are Curug Sewu has enormous tourism potential and can be further developed, the promotional mix carried out by the Kendal Regency Disporapar is very good, with the mess selling indicator value getting the best results from the four promotional mix indicators that have been carried out by the Kendal Regency Disporapar.

The Effect of Location and Tourism Facilities on Tourist Satisfaction in Bongo Village, Batudaa Pantai District, Gorontalo Regency

Pantai District, Gorontalo Regency. In Bongo Village there are tours that have their own charm, the beauty of the beach or natural panorama that can become a leading tourist attraction. The research objective was to determine the effect of location and tourism facilities on tourist satisfaction in Bongo Village, Batudaa Pantai District, Gorontalo Regency. The population in this study was the number of visitors in June 2008 as many as 1,183 people who were in Bongo Village, Batudaa Pantai District, Gorontalo Regency. The research method used is a survey research method used to explain casual relationships and hypothesis testing. Tests were carried out with the path analysis test (Path Analisys). The results showed that location and tourist facilities simultaneously and partially had a positive and significant effect on tourist satisfaction in Bongo Village, Batudaa Pantai District, Gorontalo Regency.

Cultural Value of Cassava Food as a Tourism Attraction in Cireundeu Traditional Village

This study aims to describe the cultural value of cassava food as an attraction for tourists visiting the Cireundeu Traditional Village. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Research data sources consist of primary data sources, namely from research data obtained through observation activities, interviews, and documentation directly to the field, while secondary data are obtained through literature studies related to the study. The results showed that the cultural value of cassava food in Cireundeu Traditional Village was divided into 3 parts, including cultural values regarding symbols related to cassava food, behavior related to cassava food, and embedded beliefs related to cassava food. The results of the next study explained the attractiveness of cassava food in the Cireundeu Traditional Village through the point of view of its cultural uniqueness, then originality, authenticity and diversity. From the results of this study, it is hoped that it can provide input for managers or all elements in the Ciruendeu Traditional Village in order to develop cassava food culture into a leading tourist attraction in Cimahi City.

Arsitektur Lawang Sewu sebagai Landmark dan Destinasi Wisata Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah

Lawang Sewu is a historic building owned by PT KAI in Operational Area 4 Semarang, Central Java. Lawang Sewu is a relic from the Dutch Colonial period. Now Lawang Sewu has become a cultural heritage building that is included in the building protection law. In this museum we can find the legacy of the old PT KAI. Lawang Sewu is also one of the leading tourist attractions in the city of Semarang and witnessed the 5-day battle in Semarang which took place from 14 to 19 August 1949 and is marked by the location of the Tugu Muda Monument which is on the west side of Lawang Sewu or more precisely at the Jalan Pandanaran roundabout. As an architectural and tourist object, Lawang Sewu has the value needed in the definition of a monument and monumental nature. These values include aspects of history, technology, architecture, and culture. Currently the Lawang Sewu building houses a collection of trains in Indonesia from time to time. Collections such as Alkmaar, Edmonson machines, calculating machines, typewriters, replica steam locomotives, securities, and several other collections. This place is also often used for community activities such as exhibitions, festivals, art performances, shooting, wedding parties and photo shoots.
 

Get to Know the Marine Tourism Village of Miang Island, Your Charm is Really Charming

Miang Island is a Marine Tourism Village located in Sangkulirang District, East Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan Province. The purpose of this article is to introduce the Miang Island Marine Tourism Village both locally and abroad. To be able to get to know the Miang Island Marine Tourism Village, various qualitative and quantitative data were collected. Data collection is carried out by surveying, observation, and document study methods. The survey was conducted with interviews and questionnaires. Observation is carried out by visiting directly the object of devotion. Meanwhile, document studies are carried out to obtain more accurate data support. Miang Island Marine Tourism Village with a very beautiful natural panorama and has not been touched by many tourists. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce it to become a leading tourist attraction in East Kalimantan Province. Miang Island Marine Tourism Village is domiciled on the sea, a unique village. On Miang Island, you can enjoy sunrise and sunset. In addition, there are also snorkeling areas, gusung, tellibo, and lighthouse towers.

PENGEMBANGAN FESTIVAL CAP GO MEH SEBAGAI DAYA TARIK WISATA DI KABUPATEN KETAPANG, KALIMANTAN BARA

Cap Go Meh Festival is one of the annual cultural festival in Ketapang City, West Borneo. Cap Go Meh is the 15th (fifteenth) day after the Lunar New Year which is the peak of the ethnic Chinese New Year celebration. The organization of Cap Go Meh Festival in Ketapang City has so far become a part of annual agenda as well as Gawai Adat Dayak and Pekan Kebudayaan Melayu. Various attractions in Cap Go Meh Festival that are also displayed are Dragon atrractions, Barongsai attractions, Tatung attractions, float parades, torch parades and lantern parades. The Tatung attraction has its own value in Cap Go Meh Festival because it displays attractions that are the result of cultural acculturation between Chinese and Dayaknese. Cap Go Meh Festival in Ketapang City is one of potentials of regional cultural tourism. The right regional cultural tourism development strategy is needed to develop Cap Go Meh Festival as one of the leading tourist attractions in Ketapang City, considering that Ketapang deserves to be an optional cultural destination in West Borneo Province. The application of the right tourist attraction development strategy can have a positive impact on foreign tourist interest, plus Ketapang City is a coastal city that has potentital for supporting tourism such as nature tourism and marine tourism. Keywords: Cap Go Meh Festival; development strategy; cultural tourism.

Penyelenggaraan Festival Gandrung Sewu dan Pengelolaan Taman Gandrung Terakota Banyuwangi Sebagai Wisata Unggulan

The development of tourism in Banyuwangi Regency since 2003 was marked by the emergence of the Gandrung Dancer mascot which was later created by the Banyuwangi Terracotta Infatuated Park as a new icon of tourism which is quite instagenic in Banyuwangi. This paper seeks to explore the existence of the Terracotta Infatuated Park qualitatively descriptive with data sources from interviews, observation, and documentation, then supported by appropriate references to be analyzed with the 4A component namely Attractions, Accessibility, Amenities, and Activities to find out whether its existence is worthy of being used as an object featured tour. The results of the study indicate that the existence of the Terracotta Infatuated Park has been managed properly and deserves to be a leading tourist attraction. This object is unique because of the concept of arranging the statues of the Gandrung Dancer made of clay/pottery with its philosophical value. In addition to this, holding the Gandrung Sewu Festival as a tourist attraction has proven to be able to attract tourist visits when the festival is held, thereby increasing the welfare of the tourism community.

Buntu Burake Tourism Promotion Strategy for Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Buntu Burake Destinations are artificial destinations located in Tana Toraja Regency, Buntu Burake tourism is one of the leading tourist attractions in Tana Toraja at this time. This tourist attraction offers an excellent visiting experience for tourists, one of the attractions is the Statue of Jesus Christ with a statue height of 45 meters which resembles the Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This study aims to develop a tourism promotion strategy for Buntu Burake. To achieve these objectives, the authors use descriptive qualitative methods, with observation, and literacy as data collection methods, and analysis using SWOT. Based on the SWOT analysis, it is found that the grand strategy matrix is ​​in quadrant 2, precisely at the point {x,y} = {(0,3),(-0,8)}. This means that in facing threats, Buntu Burake still has strength, so it can implement a diversification strategy through optimizing promotions through various media, both social media and other electronic media. Promotional diversification strategies through social media and electronic media can increase the decision to visit the Buntu Burake tourist destination, Tana Toraja Regency.

The Role of Tourism Services at The Caldera Toba Nomadic Escape, Toba Regency, North Sumatra Province

Public services are all service activities carried out by public service providers as an effort to fulfill the needs of service recipients as well as the implementation of provisions in accordance with statutory regulations. Therefore, the public bureaucracy is obliged and responsible to provide good and professional public services. Likewise in the tourism sector which is one of the regional development sectors and has an important role in the economy either as a source of foreign exchange or income. For this reason, it is necessary to prepare and improve in various fields, including its management and development. The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of the application of tourism services at The Caldera Toba Nomadic Escape, Toba Regency. Descriptive research method with qualitative analysis. Data collection was carried out in three ways, namely observation, interviews and documentation. Data collection was carried out in three ways, namely observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the analysis show that the quality of implementing tourism services at The Caldera Toba Nomadic Escape in increasing tourist visits can be seen from the programs formulated and implemented by the managers and related agencies. The development and coaching program is the main goal to be realized immediately. This will make The Caldera Toba one of the leading tourist attractions in Toba Regency or Toba Destinations. Various efforts have been made to improve the services provided by the hope, with efforts to improve the quality of services to attract tourists to visit The Caldera Toba Nomadic Escape.

Implementation Of Promotion Push Notifications in Ticket Booking Applications Using Forward Chaining Algorithm

Waterfall is a leading tourist attraction in Winongsari Village, Kaliwiro District, Wonosobo Regency. This waterfall, named Curug Winong, has become a developing tourist spot. This research contains the design and development of promotion push notifications using the Forward Chaining method which is intended to help determine promotions. This application was developed using the PHP programming language with a MySQL database. This application determines the promotion with the conditions that have been determined. Based on dates, holidays, and other applicable conditions. system testing, namely black box and white box testing.

Mobile GIS Application for Supporting Edutourism at UNESCO Global Geopark Batur Bali, Indonesia

Edutourism is a tourism development model that combines fun and recreational tourism activities while still presenting educational values that can be done outside of school. UNESCO Global Geopark Batur, Bali, is one of the leading tourist attraction locations that can be developed to support edutourism activities., The COVID-19 pandemic has limited the public’s ability to access geoparks and carry out edutourism activities. However, the number of internet users via smartphones in Indonesia continues to increase during the pandemic and encourages digital acceleration in all sectors, including education and tourism. This study aims to introduce and evaluate a mobile GIS application as a spatial data-based information media for the geopark area at UNESCO Global Geopark Batur Bali in a more exciting and informative way for edutourism. The study adopted ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) to develop and evaluate the mobile GIS application. The feature of the application provides edutourism itineraries, navigation, interpretive information, digital maps, guide route selection for users, geopark areas, geographical diversity, biodiversity, cultural diversity, tourist destinations, and geological disaster hazards map of the volcanic eruption of Batur. Additionally, the evaluation indicates that the application is categorized as appropriate to be used for edutourism purposes.