Potential Tourist Destination Research Articles

A Tourist Destination Recommender System for Nepali Tourism Industry

Tourism is one of the major sources of revenue in developing countries with natural beauty like Nepal. Understanding tourist preferences is essential to optimize this industry. Many places suffer obscurity due to not being recommended to the tourists who would’ve liked the destination. Our goal is to analyse what every tourist likes and recommend them accordingly. In case of Nepal, since there are a lot of under-explored potential tourist destinations and not many data available for the reviews and ratings, the data becomes sparse and limited. To tackle the challenge, our system utilizes a blend of content-based and collaborative filtering, which is known as hybrid filtering. The system leverages the strengths of Cosine Similarity, k-Nearest Neighbors, and Matrix Factorization to personalize recommendations based on user preferences and available destination information even in a sparse as well as limited dataset. This approach not only tackles the under-exploration of hidden gems but also presents a scalable framework applicable to any domain with limited data, potentially impacting personalized recommendations across various industries.

Promosi Makanan Tradisional Lokal Untuk Meningkatkan Pariwisata Kuliner Pada Pasar Bojong Pekalongan

Indonesia is a developing country with many potential tourist destinations, natural tourism and cultural tourism in each region because Indonesia has different tribes, customs, cultures and geographical location. Indonesia is a tropical country that produces. Indonesia also has many traditional snacks in each region, Indonesian traditional snacks are one of the legacies of our ancestors that must be preserved and preserved so that they are not forgotten by future generations. However, currently Indonesian people prefer snacks such as pizza, hamburgers and other snacks as they develop. In western culture, it is not uncommon for children to be asked if they don't know the traditional food of their area. Therefore, let's preserve traditional snacks by buying traditional snacks, learning how to make them, practicing recipes, and also helping to market and introduce traditional snacks to the general public. Communication is one of the most important aspects in marketing the tourism industry in an area, according to Soemanagara (2008), this service activity provides various benefits, knowledge and skills to Bojong Pekalongan market traders to increase culinary tourism in the Bojong Pekalongan market. Promotion of local traditional food Bojong Pekalongan market traders are trained to promote local traditional food on social media using mobile media such as Traditional food is apem cake, ball baling and others.

Searching for discoveries with Instagram: touristification ‘from below’ in the German Ruhr

The importance of social media for the production and imagination of tourist sites has long been acknowledged in tourism studies. Research on spatial exploration with social media has indicated that it can foster the development of certain forms of tourism. Yet, knowledge on how media technologies contribute to touristification processes ‘from below’ is still scarce. To address this gap, the paper combines theoretical considerations on social media-driven spatial exploration, understood as an ambiguous search for discoveries, with an analysis of ethnographic data on everyday explorations using Instagram. The data was derived from ethnographic fieldwork conducted between 2017 and 2020 in the Ruhr Valley in Germany. Instagram is conceptualised in the theoretical framework as an emerging media technology. This helps to illuminate the various ways Instagram is entangled with the sensory and symbolic production of discoveries. Three forms of entanglement are identified: Instagram 1) affects the spatial perception on Insta-walks, 2) is used to alienate landscapes and romantically re-enchant them, and 3) offers the opportunity to share memes in which alienated spaces in the Ruhr Valley can be narratively framed as discoveries of potential tourist destinations.

Tourism Policy Analysis in East Nusa Tenggara: Challenges and Opportunities

This research aims to analyze tourism policy in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) with a focus on the challenges and opportunities faced, using qualitative research methods. NTT, as a potential tourism destination in Indonesia, shows rich natural, cultural and historical potential. Using a qualitative approach, this research documents the identification of current tourism policies, explores problems and obstacles in their implementation, and evaluates development opportunities that can be explored. Through qualitative data analysis involving interviews, observations and documentation studies, this research identified that the complexity of regulations and coordination between government agencies are the main obstacles in implementing tourism policies in NTT. Meanwhile, aspects of infrastructure that are not yet optimal are also a significant challenge in increasing accessibility and comfort for tourists. However, this research also reveals great opportunities for empowering local communities and the potential for developing superior tourist destinations that can attract more visits. The results of this research provide an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of tourism policy in NTT and provide a basis for improving and formulating more effective policies. The implications of this research also involve efforts to formulate policy strategies that can overcome challenges and exploit opportunities, by ensuring the sustainability of tourism and positive contributions to the welfare of local communities. It is hoped that this research can serve as a guide for policy makers, researchers and related parties in developing the NTT tourism sector in a sustainable manner.

Evaluating the attractiveness of architectural destinations with content analysis method and artificial intelligence: the case of Ankara

ABSTRACT Determining the attractiveness of architectural destinations is important in revealing why visitors prefer these places. The study will help to identify the positive and negative aspects of buildings in terms of tourism in a wide scope and will also guide architects and designers in building design. From this point of view, the sample area of this study was determined as the city of Ankara. Ankara is a potential tourism destination as it is both the country’s capital and home to many historical buildings that shed light on the Republican era. The study method is based on content analysis of the comments of domestic and foreign tourists on architectural structures in the city on Tripadvisor, one of the leading digital travel platforms. The study is limited to eight (8) architectural structures. By analyzing the comments on the travel platform, the prominent themes in the attractiveness elements of architectural structures were identified. Although the numerical values obtained with artificial intelligence are different, the prominent contents are the same. The ability of artificial intelligence to interpret and analyze concepts constitutes an important method for qualitative analysis. As a result, the study found that the most attractive elements of architectural destinations for visitors are historical, cultural, and architectural values.

A Review of Village Tourism in Nepal: Concept and Practice

Nepal is a country of 753 local governments. Of the total, 736 local government (276 municipalities and 460 rural municipalities) excluding six metros and 11 sub metros are the full of village attributes-arts, culture, civilization, history and outstanding natural beauty. The transformation of village settlements into potential tourist destinations will be the village tourism initiatives in Nepal. The transformation is generally based on Tourism planning and the planning is based on its concepts and practices. Thus, the study has been conducted to identify the basic concepts and contemporary practices of village tourism in Nepal. From the methodological perspective it is a general qualitative review of recently published journal articles. The study found that village tourism helped to maintain community wellbeing and reduce poverty in homestay tourism destinations. Contrary to that community people particularly residing in other villages are still economically poor and vulnerable. Thereby, their economic poverty can be eradicated through the implementation of appropriate village tourism concepts such as smart village tourism, spatial village tourism and community based ecotourism. In doing so, 736 local government of Nepal must develop at least 5,400 community homestay (six to nine in each local level) tourism destinations. The priority must be given to Nepali tourists as well as Chinese and Indian tourists through different packages in all season and regions. Top-level political leaders and bureaucrats must be able to make diplomatic relation with China and India for promoting village tourism throughout the country.

From Mining to Tourism: Assessing the Destination’s Image, as Revealed by Travel-Oriented Social Networks

Mining communities often rely on tourism as a vehicle for post-mining territorial development. Sometimes, these expectations of the locals are justified by the natural setting and/or the well-preserved industrial heritage; however, these potential tourist destinations are disadvantaged primarily by their image, often associated with decay in the perception of travellers. In this paper, we treat travellers as stakeholders, able to decisively influence the image of a destination by uploading content (photos, reviews and ratings) on Google Maps and TripAdvisor, and we emphasise that user-generated content should be considered when shaping the tourism development strategies. Taking as case studies three former mining regions trying to capitalise on their tourist potential—Jiu Valley and Ștei, in Romania and La Louvière, in Belgium—this article proposes a method for assessing the image of the destination, also aiming to identify those aspects that require improvement.

Pengembangan Objek Wisata Tongkonan Karuaya Di Lembang Tumbang Datu Kecamatan Sangalla’ Utara

Tourism villages have become a major concern in efforts to develop local economies and preserve culture in many regions. Tongkonan Karuaya is one of the tourist attractions in Lembang Tumbang Datu. Visitors can use this area to get to know the typical Toraja customs and culture. This article aims to analyze the development of the Karuaya tourist attraction as a potential tourist destination to support the local economy. The research method used is a qualitative approach by collecting data through interviews, field observations and analysis of related documents. The research results show that the Karuaya tourist attraction has a variety of attractions and cultural heritage. However, challenges such as limited facilities, lack of promotion and the need for infrastructure improvements still need to be addressed. This research underlines the importance of collaboration between local communities and the private sector to optimize the potential of the Karuaya tourist attraction as a sustainable economic resource and utilizing technology such as social media can be an effective tool for introduce the Tongkonan Karuaya tourist attraction to a wide audience, increase its attractiveness, and improve.

Selection of Potential Tourist Destinations in the Dooars Region for Tourism Investment Using a Multi-Criteria Analysis

Selection of Potential Tourist Destinations in the Dooars Region for Tourism Investment Using a Multi-Criteria Analysis

Study of Environmental Carrying Capacity on Three Potential Tourism Destinations of Lumajang Regency, East Java

Lumajang Regency in East Java Province has significant potential for tourism development due to its intersection with the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS). The purpose of this research is to assess the Environmental Carrying Capacity (DDTL) of toruism area to provide a foundation for sustainable tourism development planning in Lumajang Regency. The research focuses on three tourist destinations: Ranu Pane, Wotgalih Beach, and Tumpak Sewu Waterfall. The method used is the DDTL calculation approach by Cifuentes (1992), which includes Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC), Real Carrying Capacity (RCC), and Effective Carrying Capacity (ECC). Data was collected through observation, literature study, and interviews with key stakeholders. The analysis results display the PCC, RCC, and ECC values in sequence for each location: Ranu Pane (9,941; 1,228; 1,228), Wotgalih Beach (1,641; 1,068; 1,068), and Tumpak Sewu Waterfall (312; 25; 25). The ECC value can serve as a metric for measuring the DDTL status of tourist locations in comparison to the average number of tourists. Ranu Pane and Wotgalih Beach have an ECC value greater than 1,000 when compared to the average number of tourists, which ranges from 500 to 900 people per day. Therefore, their status has not yet exceeded the DDTL. In contrast, Tumpak Sewu Waterfall has an ECC value of less than 50 with an average number of tourists exceeding 100 people per day, and its status is classified as having exceeded the DDTL limit. These results can be considered by the Lumajang Regency Government when planning the development of tourist destinations.

RURAL POTENTIAL ANALYSIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM VILLAGES IN INDONESIA

This study investigates the potential of rural areas for the establishment and growth of tourist villages. This study was conducted using a descriptive-qualitative research design. The research was conducted in Gedung Wani village, Marga Tiga, East Lampung, Indonesia. The findings revealed that the village of Gedung Wani has natural, economic, and human resources that can be utilised to develop a tourism village. This village's distinctive feature is its natural agricultural tourism. It has local wisdom, which can be seen from the behaviour of the people who are members of the Gewanti Tourism Awareness Group. Despite the local government funds for infrastructural development in potential tourist destinations, the fund is still considered limited, which poses a challenge to the development of a tourist village. The novelty of the research is shown by empirical evidence on the importance of local wisdom values in community groups to support the rural tourism sector. This research is expected to provide policy recommendations for tourist villages in rural areas that have community-based potential. Thus, the development of the tourism sector can support the welfare of rural communities.

The Suitability Level of Ecotourism Characteristics in the Sipin Lake Tourist Destination in Jambi City

The activity of tourism has more potential to be a new income source in an area with tourism destination. The united nations world tourism organization (UNWTO) released the number of world tourism activities in 2018, which reached 1.4 billion. Global development, including tourism development, is guided by the SDGs. The form of increasingly dynamic tourism activities cannot be separated from the existence of attractions, amenities, accessibility, and institutional services. Jambi City has the tourism object of Sipin Lake as a potential tourism destination that has yet to be developed maximally to have high competitiveness. The research aims to assess the suitability level of ecotourism aspects at the Sipin Lake tourist destination. The analysis method used is a quantitative method using the Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) method. The average result of the level of suitability of all variables of the characteristics of ecotourism is 60%, where attractions (61%), accessibility (101%), amenities (61%), institiutional services (42%), and environmental conservation (34%).

QUICK ANALYSIS AND STRATEGY MIX MARKETING TO IMPROVE TOUR PACKAGE SALES IN BALI

This study aims to examine the right marketing mix strategy to increase tour packages on the island of Serangan, Bali which can be a benchmark in the development of tour packages in other potential tourist destinations area. Mix method (qualitative and quantitative) research, sampling of data used by random sampling. All variables (product, price, place or distribution channel, promotion) in the study were written in the IE matrix and analyzed using SWOT analysis, EFAS, and IFAS tables. Based on SWOT analysis can be explained that (1) Strengths Opportunities strategy is made by taking advantage of existing opportunities by optimizing internal strengths, maintaining the original strategy that has been implemented, and improving the conditions that have been achieved. (2) Strengths Threats strategy was made with the internal strengths of the Turtle Conservation and Education Center and overcoming existing external threats. (3) Weaknesses Opportunities strategy is implemented based on exploiting existing opportunities by minimizing internal weaknesses owned by the Turtle Conservation and Education Center on Serangan Island. (4) Weakness Threats strategy is based on business activities to minimize existing weaknesses and avoid external threats. The position of the SWOT quadrant is based on the x quadrant axis which is located at point 3.18 and the y quadrant axis is located at point 2.42, placed in Quadrant 1 so that it can be categorized as an aggressive support strategy. The growth strategy is designed to achieve growth in sales, assets, profits, or a combination of both. This can be achieved by lowering prices, developing new products, increasing product or service quality, or increasing access to a wider market. That strategy can be applied in other potential tourist destination areas.

STRATEGI DAN TANTANGAN PENGEMBANGAN HOTEL SYARIAH DI KOTA PAYAKUMBUH

One of the potential tourist destinations in West Sumatra Province is Payakumbuh, Payakumbuh has a good positioning in preparing for the arrival of tourists from Muslim countries and regions because Islamic culture has been well ingrained and integrated with the philosophy of life of the traditional minang people, adat basandi sarak, sarak basandi kitabullah. In order for halal tourism in Payakumbuh to grow, supporting components such as sharia hotels need to be developed. This study aims to explore and describe the potential of sharia hotels in Payakumbuh, and propose development strategy by exploring this potential. This study uses qualitative method to define problems and present sharia hotel development strategies. With the repeal of Permenparekraf number 2 of 2014, there is lack of legislation, especially related to sharia hotel regulations, so an active role of the government is needed in socializing the concept of sharia hotels by providing training, education and technical guidance to local government officials, hoteliers, communities and related parties through workshops, professional education/training, focus group discussions and mock studies as well as required commitment from business actors in implementing the principles of sharia hotel management in accordance with the Fatwa of the National Sharia Council of the Indonesian Ulama Council (DSN-MUI) Number 108/DSN-MU/X/2016, so that Muslim tourists receive protection from the halal aspects of products, services and hotel business management. With good quality and standardized sharia-based hotel services, a good hotel brand image will be created for Muslim tourists and will create a revisit intention.

The Role of Tourism Innovation in Selecting Potential Tourist Destinations: The Case of UAE

The Role of Tourism Innovation in Selecting Potential Tourist Destinations: The Case of UAE

Ecotourism Development Strategy of Mangrove Forest in Kurau Timur Village, Koba District, Bangka Tengah Regency

East Timur Village has pristine mangrove areas. It has much potential that can be developed, one of which is mangrove ecotourism which is directly managed by the people of East Kurau Village. Mangrove ecotourism still need to optimize its potential tourism destination object. The research aims to formulate a development strategy for Mangrove Ecotourism in East Kurau Village, Koba District, Central Bangka Regency. The research uses a qualitative approach with IFAS (Internal Factors Analysis Strategy) and EFAS (External Factors Analysis Strategy). The data is collected through in-depth interviews with related stakeholders, questionnaires distributed to tourists, and field observations. Moreover, the indicators used to measure the data include accessibility, infrastructure, and other supporting aspects. The ecotourism strategy is answered using the SWOT analysis method. The results from matrix calculations of IFAS and EFAS show that the value of the X-axis was 0.93 and of the Y-axis was 0.88. This indicates that the strategic position was at the quadrant I, with the strategic formulation of S-O (aggressive strategy). Some strategies have been formulated, including: Supporting mangrove conservation and creative economic business management; Establishing cooperation in providing supporting infrastructure; Optimizing cooperation in providing education on the benefits of mangroves; and Increasing the government’s commitment to mangrove development.

Exploration of student environmental attitude through integrated learning of local potential tourist destinations in Central Lombok

This study explores students' environmental attitudes when participating in science learning that applies tools integrated with the local potential of Central Lombok tourist destinations. This research is descriptive. This research was conducted at junior high school MTsN 3 Lombok Tengah. The research subjects were 28 students from one of class VII. The tools used consist of lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessment instruments that integrate the local potential of Central Lombok tourist destinations. The instruments used are interview guidelines with teachers, observation sheets of learning implementation, and environmental attitude questionnaire instruments validated by expert validators. The results of this study indicate that the average value of environmental attitude in each indicator includes; (a) understanding norms about protecting the environment, which obtains a score of 60 which is included in the good category, (b) knowing the environment that must be maintained obtains a score of 50 which is included in the fairly good category, and (c) demonstrating a commitment to protecting the environment obtains a score of 59 which is included in the good category. These results indicate that using learning tools integrated with the local potential of Central Lombok tourist destinations in the sub-material Interaction of Living Things with the environment for class VII can train students' environmental attitudes.

Sawah Baru Landscape Identification for Agroedutourism Agriculture 4.0, A Community-Based Development Project

IPB University has adequate agricultural land facilities and infrastructure for education and research activities. It has the potential to be developed into an agricultural area 4.0 for agrotourism activities, one of which is in the landscape of the Babakan Education Garden or Farm Teaching Sawah Baru located in Babakan Village, Dramaga District, Bogor Regency. This study aims to identify the character of the Sawah Baru landscape for the development of community-based agricultural agrotourism 4.0. The analysis used in this study used direct observation of the field and the literature study method. The identification of several aspects in the field is carried out using drones to obtain aerial photos, which are then processed using software to produce orthophotos and continue to digitize the boundaries of the research location using spatial analyst tools. The stages of identifying new rice field landscapes for the development of community-based agricultural agrotourism 4.0 include several stages, namely the preparation and inventory stages. The results of the identification of several aspects consisting of landscape sustainability, potential tourist attraction and tourism-supporting potential show that in terms of landscape sustainability, the criteria of each existing aspect are excellent and suitable to be developed into tourist destinations. Regarding potential tourist destinations, the study area presents aspects that have the potential to attract visitors. Finally, regarding tourism-supporting potential, Sawah Baru has tourism-supporting aspects that are quite adequate to meet the needs of tourism activities. However, there is still a need to create additional facilities and utilities that can support user activity on the site. Keywords: agriculture 4.0, agroedutourism, community-based, Sawah Baru DOI: 10.7176/CER/15-1-06 Publication date: May 28 th 2023

A Novelty Methodological Approach to Coastal Scenic Quality Evaluation—Application to the Moroccan Mediterranean Coast

Many tourists around the world are interested in coastal sites of exceptional scenic quality. This paper aims to assess the landscape quality of 50 sites along the Moroccan Mediterranean coast based on a novelty Coastal Scenic Quality Evaluation (CSQE) method able to classify the attractiveness of the sites and to distinguish exceptional ones with high tourist potential. This proposed methodology relies on evaluating coastal areas through easily obtainable indicators in order to simplify its application to other regions around the world. Four landscape dimensions were selected: Substratum, Sea-Coastal Area, Vegetation and Scenic Background. Each dimension was numerically assessed and ranged from 0 to 1. The values of each dimension along the sites were classified as: <0.2 (very low); 0.2 to <0.4 (low); 0.4 to <0.6 (medium); 0.6 to <0.8 (high) and ≥0.8 (very high). The results show that the overall scenic quality score of the Moroccan Mediterranean coast is 0.6 (high quality), reflecting a potential tourist destination of high scenic value. Substratum, Sea-Coastal Area and Vegetation dimensions obtained a high quality score (0.6 to <0.8), while the Scenic Background dimension recorded medium quality (0.4 to <0.6). Urbanization, the presence of litter and sewage evidence were the main factors of degradation of the Moroccan coastal landscapes, i.e., 32 out of 50 sites (64%) obtained low scores (from 0 to 2) for these three variables. Sound management actions have to be taken to reduce their impacts, in order to preserve and improve the natural landscape, and strength its capacity to host the various tourist activities.

Ranking of Potential Tourist Destinations of Darjeeling District for Tourism Investment with Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach

Ranking of Potential Tourist Destinations of Darjeeling District for Tourism Investment with Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach