Special Interest Tourism Research Articles

Implementasi Geointerpretasi berbasis Kearifan Lokal di Destinasi Wisata Minat Khusus Gua Cerme, Bantul, Yogyakarta

One of the Gunung Sewu Geopark's three main pillars, geointerpretation of landscape duality, is implemented by special interest tour guides who possess the knowledge and abilities necessary for the job site and who must be proficient in cave exploration methods and cave science. With the primary tourist attraction being a cave with a tunnel length of 1200 meters and an underground river, this study was conducted at the Cerme Cave Tourist Destination, specifically in Srunggo Village, Imogiri District, Bantul Regency, to observe how the Pokdarwis Cerme tour guide implements interpretation in tourism spaces. The research was conducted utilizing a logical approach and qualitative approaches. Data gathering methods included cave and surface area mapping, cave photography, participant observation, and semi-structured interviews. The research findings show that there are two tourism spatial zonings that are related to the content of geointerpretation, and the second finding is interpretation activities of geological objects that are mixed with local wisdom through the story of the spread of Islam by the Wali Songo in Cerme, which is believed to have occurred in the past by the local community. This tale has been passed down through generations and is part of the material given to guests by Cerme Cave tour guides. These beliefs impact the destination's toponymy, ornaments and places within the cave, as well as geointerpretation activities carried out in the Cerme Cave Tourist Destination's dual landscape.

Exploration of Sustainable Potential Sports Tourism in Sumedang, Indonesia Using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making

Objective: This research aims to explore sports tourism, which has the greatest potential for the development of sports tourism, economic quality, regional image and human resources Theoretical Framework: Sport Tourism is a form of special interest tourism in the world of tourism and is widely developed in various regions because it can encourage tourists to visit. Method: The method used in this research is the qualitative method, a Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach withusing the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method to determine potential sport tourism. Criteria AHP using the concepts of Marketability, Sustainability, Participation, and Disaster Mitigation (MSPDM). Results and Discussion: The results of this research, based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) analysis utilizing the MSPDM indicator, the three most promising sports tourism activities among the eight currently operating in Sumedang were identified: paragliding, golf, and rafting. Among these top contenders, paragliding and rafting emerged as priorities for further development. While golf also holds potential, it is managed by a private company, which might limit its reliance on government funding due to its own revenue streams from the resort business. Research Implications: The implications of this research are discussed. The ranking of potential sports tourism activities provides valuable insights for the government in determining which areas to prioritize for development. Originality/Value: This study use A multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach, employing the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, was utilized to assess the potential of various sports tourism activities. The AHP criteria were based on the concepts of MSPDM.

The animo Timpag people in the development of tourism villages in Bali

The goal of this study is to identify possible areas for tourism development in Tabanan Regency, Bali namely in Timpag Village. In Tabanan, It’s a relatively new tourist destination. The success of other tourists villages in Bali seem to inspire the Timpag villagers to enhance their tourism potential. This research aims to reveal the factors that make Timpag villagers interested in building a tourist village and inventory the tourism potential. Therefore, the sample is those selected in Timpag village by purposive sampling. The research was conducted using qualitative methods. Data was gathered through observations and literature reviews. Each data set was analyzed using qualitative techniques. This research found that animo as a social interest is an important factor in the development of tourist villages. The research findings indicate that: First, the Timpag people are eager to develop the village’s tourism potential and have shown social solidarity by prioritizing the creation of tourist infrastructures. Many forms of tourism solidarity were not caused by the role of the pokdarwis. The tourism animo has become a huge internal factor for the Timpag people for their tourism village; Second, Timpag Village has potential for natural tourism, cultural tourism, ecotourism, and special interest tourism. It has developed based on capital and social commitment based on their tourism animo. Some of the tourism potential hasn’t developed optimally due to the lack of support from pokdarwis, resistance from some Timpag communities, and lack of local government assistance for tourism development in Timpag village.

Ecotourism as Tourist Attraction Development: Systematic Literature Review

Ecotourism is a form or concept of special interest tourism because it can be said to be the opposite of mass or conventional tourism. In managing ecotourism, nature and its environment are the main resources that must be managed carefully. The Quebec Declaration explains that ecotourism is a form of tourism that adopts the principles of sustainable tourism which differentiates it from other forms of tourism. In practice, it can be seen in the form of tourism that actively contributes to nature and cultural conservation activities, involves local communities in planning, developing, and managing tourism and makes a positive contribution to their welfare, and is carried out in the form of independent tourism or organized in the form of small groups. Where is the research objective? is to study ecotourism as tourist attraction development: Systematic Literature Review. This review was conducted based on state-of-the-art methods using the preferred reporting items for reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The results of this research explain that there are several principles for developing ecotourism, namely conservation principles, community participation principles, and economic principles; The impact of ecotourism development, namely: The impact of ecotourism on social aspects, The impact of ecotourism on economic aspects and the Ecotourism development strategy, namely: Identifying factors that influence the development of ecotourism, Determining several key factors in ecotourism development which are studied based on discussions with ecotourism experts, institutional experts and study of literature.”

MITIGATION EFFORTS AND STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING HUMAN-ELEPHANT CONFLICT IN BUKIT BARISAN SELATAN NATIONAL PARK, INDONESIA

This study aims to determine the conflict mitigation efforts that have been carried out and analyze strategies for managing human-elephant conflicts in the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. The research data was collected by focus group discussion and observation. The collected data were analyzed descriptively based on the factors of strength, weakness, opportunity and threat analysis to determine the strategy for managing human-elephant conflict. The results of the study indicate that several efforts have been made to reduce the incidence of conflict through patrols, monitoring, and dispelling and escorting using firecrackers. The strategy supports an aggressive growth policy (growth oriented strategy). It is hoped that the incidence of human-elephant conflict can be reduced or suppressed through a holistic and integrative approach. Mitigation of human conflict with elephants that can be done in the long term is by making special interest tourism programs and increasing human resource capacity. Keywords: conflict, conflict management, elephant, mitigation strategy

Development of a traditional-based homestay typology in Bayan Village, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara

Bayan Village on Lombok Island is a tourist village that preserves the traditions of the Sasak-Bayan tribe. The potential of this village lies in the agricultural sector and local products. However, earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic have hindered the village's development. Therefore, rural area planning is needed for sustainable development. One aspect being developed is homestays, although their current use is limited to special interest tourism (research). This study aims to explore the constraints and potential of homestays in the development of Desa Bayan. The research findings show various homestay types with different designs, but they still preserve local traditions. This study also suggests the importance of considering local wisdom and cultural preservation in the development of this village. Thus, this research contributes to developing a tourist village in Desa Bayan, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.

Zonasi Kawasan Wisata Pantai di Kota Padang Sumatera Barat Menggunakan Pemodelan Viewshed

Padang City is one of the cities in West Sumatra which has a coastline with a coastline of 68 km. The coast of Padang City is a special interest tourist area in West Sumatra Province. This research aims to determine the approximate zoning of coastal tourist areas using geotagging photo data and determine the range of visibility using viewshed modeling. Zoning is carried out using the Kernel Density method. Kernel Density divides zones through the density of geotagging photo coordinate point data. In this research, the geotagging photo data used is photos that capture coastal views in the city of Padang. The viewshed is carried out towards the mainland because it has topographic diversity. This type of research is qualitative research. The data used is secondary data obtained through the Ina-Geoportal agency. The results of the research showed that there are 6 core zones of coastal tourist areas that are usually visited by tourists in Padang City, West Sumatra Province. The tourist beach area has a viewshed area ranging from 0.174 km2 to 4,569 km2.

The effects of thematic tour groups and wanderlust on travel risk perceptions

Providing consumers with safe travel and tourism offerings is of the utmost importance to marketers of travel/vacation destinations. Thus, understanding and finding new ways to entice consumers to take the plunge and book a trip is essential, especially for marketers looking to attract consumers with unique interests. This research examines an intersection between two travel and tourism offerings: packaged tours and special interest tourism. Specifically, this research looks at the effect of thematic tour group offerings on consumers’ travel intentions. It explores whether giving consumers the option of a thematic tour group might lower risk perceptions, enticing them to travel. This research also proposes that thematic tour groups reduce risk perceptions by stimulating an individual’s wanderlust.

Geographical Research in Bozdağlar (Izmir): Geographical Determinations about What Needs to be Done at the Point of Development of Special Interest Tourism

Geographical Research in Bozdağlar (Izmir): Geographical Determinations about What Needs to be Done at the Point of Development of Special Interest Tourism

Incipient special interest tourism: Sea angling as recreational sport in South Africa

Literature on special interest tourism has been expanding over the past 25 years. Although the growth of research interest and scholarship is relatively recent, the phenomenon of special interest tourism is not new and many of its forms enjoy a long history. Nevertheless, most existing international scholarship concentrates on contemporary issues. Against this background the aim is provide an alternative historical perspective on special interest tourism. Archival sources are used to analyse the evolution of sea angling as a recreational sport and incipient form of special interest tourism in South Africa. Arguably, sea fishing was a tourism asset and contributed to coastal resort development. In addition, as far back as the 1920s and 1930s tourism promotion in South Africa related to potential opportunities linked to special interests such as coastal recreational fishing.

HISTORICAL SPECIAL INTEREST TOURISM: THE EVOLUTION OF MOUNTAINEERING IN SOUTH AFRICA

Scholarship on special interest tourism has burgeoned since the 1980s. Although this expanding research interest is relatively new, the phenomenon of special interest tourism is not of recent origin as many of its forms, such as mountaineering, exhibit a long historical record. Most research on special interest tourism concentrates on contemporary issues. The objective is to present a historical perspective on special interest tourism. Using archival sources an analysis is undertaken of the evolution of mountaineering in South Africa as a recreational sport and incipient form of special interest tourism. Cape Town’s Table Mountain and the Drakensberg mountains provide the geographical focus of discussion. The results demonstrate that during the 1920s and 1930s tourism promoters in South Africa acknowledged the potential of special interest mountaineers to contribute to tourism growth. The documented experience of early mountaineering in South Africa provides an example of racism in recreation by showing that the country’s recreational practices became constructed around politicallyimposed racial hierarchies.

Daya Tarik Wisata Musik dalam Meningkatkan Kunjungan Wisatawan ke Kota Bandung

Today, music tourism is multiplying due to a shift in tourism trends from mass tourism to more personalized tourism activities or special interest tourism. This shift in tourism trends has a positive impact on the city of Bandung, which is famous for the creativity of its young people and produces many famous musicians and music festivals in Indonesia. This study aims to identify the influence of music tourism attraction on the motivation of tourists visiting Bandung. Mixed methods through in-depth interviews with music tourism providers and distributing questionnaires to 100 respondents who have attended music performances in the city of Bandung were used to collect comprehensive and in-depth data. The results show that the city of Bandung has fulfilled the four components of tourism. Meanwhile, the results of the quantitative analysis show that music tourism has the potential to influence the motivation of tourists visiting Bandung City.

Arsitektur Tradisional Bali pada Bangunan Puri Sebagai Daya Tarik Wisata Minat Khusus dalam Mendukung Pengembangan Pariwisata Berkelanjutan di Bali

The existence of the castle or puri as a historical and cultural heritage of traditional Balinese architecture at this time began to fade due to the influence of modernization. Not a few puri in Bali have experienced commodification both in terms of shape, function and meaning. Therefore an effort is needed to maintain the continuity of traditional Balinese architecture in the castle building in the midst of global culture, namely by developing the castle towards special interest tourism which is currently becoming a trend in the tourism world. The purpose of this study is to identify the potential of traditional Balinese architecture in castle buildings as a tourist attraction of special interest in supporting the development of tourism in Bali. This research included descriptive qualitative research conducted for three months at Puri Kaba-Kaba, Tabanan, Bali. Data collection was carried out through participatory observation on traditional Balinese architecture in Puri Kaba-Kaba, in-depth interviews with four informants consisting of castle leaders, tourism conscious groups, and the Head of Kaba-Kaba Village, as well as documentation studies of relevant literature and documents. The results of the study show that Puri Kaba-Kaba still preserves the concept of Sanga Mandala especially in parts of sacred or infused places that contain form, function, and meaning of traditional Balinese architecture that is unique and of historical value so that it has the potential

Analysis of Tourist Motivation in Cave Tubing Activities in Pindul Cave

A popular location for special interest tourism, Pindul Cave is situated in Desa Bejiharjo, Kecamatan Karangmojo, Gunungkidul, and offers cave tubing adventures. By gliding down the tunnel on inner tubes and taking in the beautiful karst scenery, tourists can partake in a sport called "cave tubing." Pindul Cave is a unique destination that attracts tourists drawn to it by favorable impressions of its offerings. Since motivation starts the travel process, it is essential to tourism even if travelers frequently need to recognize its importance. Among the several kinds of tourism, depending on motive, are leisure, convention, sports, cultural, leisure, and business travel. Discovering the local way of life, taking in the scenic surroundings, relaxing, exploring new areas, finding peace, and satisfying one's curiosity are all goals of pleasure tourism. Many travelers have different reasons for visiting Pindul Cave, such as its popularity. Travelers who travel independently (FITs) typically go in small groups of five to ten persons, unlike tourists who come in huge groups escorted by travel agencies. In order to get and evaluate data from several sources and provide essential insights into industry trends and visitor motivations, the talk goes into additional detail about the techniques used, including qualitative research. Furthermore, the discourse encompasses the number of tourists visiting Pindul Cave, their reasons for visiting, and the value addition they perceive from their travels. This thorough investigation clarifies the various facets of tourism dynamics in Pindul Cave.

The attractiveness of rural tourism as special interest tourism: Case study on natural attractions in Bogor District

Tourism has become an activity of the needs of society in general, Tourism has become the main necessity of human life so that many tourists want to take a vacation to tourist attractions that they are interested in. There is a gap/problem that can be seen from this phenomenon, namely along with the development of tourism there is a problem called mass-tourism. Mass tourism occurs due to activities focused only on the most popular tourist attractions. This research was conducted to determine the potential for special interest tourism activities in Bogor Regency to minimize potential of mass tourism. The research method used qualitative methods with a case study approach. Data collection carried out is literature review, in-depth interviews, survey, and documentation. The interview data collected was analysed using triangulation techniques. Bogor Regency has a geographical type that falls into the category of rural tourism, which is dominated by highlands and many natural attractions have 20 attractions in the particular interest tourism category. Unique interest tourism attractions such as nature trekking, camping, mountain hiking, forest exploration, tourist / traditional villages, and agro-tourism. Tourists are interested in visiting special interest tourism objects with the highest percentage of 85.7%. The uniqueness and Novelty of this research is done to find out special interest tourism attractions in Bogor regency. The topic of previous research that is used as a reference in this research is tourism potential and tourism development strategies in Bogor regency.

Exploration of The Potential of Suwangi Tourism Village Through Swot Analysis in East Lombok Regency, Indonesia

Suwangi Village is one of the villages located in Sakra District, East Lombok Regency. Suwangi Village is trying to pioneer a tourism village through natural, cultural, artificial, and special interest tourism. Therefore, to develop the potential of Suwangi village, a strategy is needed to make a tourism village that can continue to grow and attract the attention of tourists to visit. This research uses qualitative descriptive methods and uses Strenght, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat Analysis so that the strengths and weaknesses of the village can be recognized and to see the opportunities and threats faced to pioneer Suwangi Village into a tourist village. Based on the results obtained, several aspects that become the strength of Suwangi village's tourist attraction include natural beauty that is still natural, a fairly large area, has relics that are considered sacred and preserved until now. In addition, public awareness and understanding of the management and development of tourist destinations is still limited, becoming a weakness of the management of this tourist village. It can also be known opportunities and threats such as natural disasters, public perceptions that have not been educated about tourism tend to think negatively to be an obstacle to tourism development, and security is still not good. Although it still has some shortcomings, the potential tourist attraction of Suwangi village is quite adequate as a competitive tourist village.

Natural Resources for Adventure Tourism in the Western Region of Mongolia

The tourism industry has become one of the major economic sectors and has been contributing significantly to the socioeconomic development of the country. In the recent years, special interest tourism which is driven by one’s personal interest, passion and novelty has grown dramatically among the various types of tourism. Out of all special interest tourism types, we selected and researched adventure tourism. The range of adventure tourism services that are currently being developed in Mongolia is limited, not particularly inventive and lacks the ability to take the full advantage of accessible opportunities. This kind of tourism is restricted to only a few types of activities, such as horse and camel riding, cycling, hiking and mountain climbing. According to the researchers, the majority of travelers are more interested in skill-based adventure tourism in remote areas and less skill-based adventure tourism in well-known tourist hotspots. The natural resources found in the western region of Mongolia are uncommon in other countries of the world, which is advantageous for the development of adventure tourism. Nevertheless, it is necessary to study these natural resources carefully to identify opportunities particularly for the development of adventure tourism. Natural resources for adventure tourism are categorized into two primary groups: land and water including elements such as mountains, rocks and sand dunes, rivers and lakes. In this manuscript we present indicators for identifying mountains, each element’s potential. As a result, potential natural resources for the growth of adventure tourism industry in the western region of Mongolia were defined.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT OF KARAVEA DIVING GROUP IN INCREASING TOURIST VISITS TO TANJUNG PINANG TOURISM DESTINATIONS DONGGALA REGENCY CORAL

Development of Human Resources for the Karavea Diving Group in Increasing Tourist Visits at Tanjung Karang Tourism Destinations, Donggala Regency. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the development of human resources for caravea diving groups at the Tanjung Karang tourist destination, Donggal Regency. This type of research is qualitative research with four informants selected. Data collection using observation techniques, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are (1) data collection (2) data reduction (3) data presentation (4) verification (5) conclusions. Based on the results of the study it was concluded: 1) Development of Human Resources for the Caravea Dive Group in Increasing Tourist Visits at the Tanjung Karang Tourism Destination, Donggal Regency, has been going well. 2) Inhibiting factors in the development of Human Resources for the Karavea Diving Group in Donggala Regency and the development of the Tanjung Karang tourism object, namely; (1) There is no maximum variety and innovation in types of tourism related to Tanjung Karang beach as a tourism village. Along the coast has not been laid out optimally so it seems chaotic. Tanjung Karang does not yet have a competitively superior tourist attraction. (2) Health services are not yet available, in both health centers and hospitals, and cleanliness is not maintained in the Tanjung Karang tourist area. 3) Supporting factors, namely: (1) Tanjung Karang tourism object is a tourist attraction that has natural tourism attractions, cultural tourism (Living Culture of fishing communities), and special interest tourism (water sports). (2) Government policy in Central Sulawesi Province to make tourism a development priority. (3) Has proximity and ease of accessibility (road infrastructure, transportation capital) and the center. Availability of supporting facilities for tourism activities, such as lodging, stalls, restaurants, and rental services. l.

Exploring the Potential of Adventure Tourism in Mongolia’s Eastern Region: A Resource-Based Approach

The tourism industry has emerged as a significant economic sector, playing a pivotal role in the socio-economic advancement of the nation. In recent years, special interest tourism has experienced rapid growth among various forms of tourism. This type of travel is characterized by individuals pursuing their unique interests, aspirations, and desire for novelty. Among the various types of special interest tourism, we have chosen adventure tourism. Currently, the range of adventure tourism services emerging in Mongolia is constrained, exhibiting limited innovation and failing to capitalize fully on available prospects. This form of tourism is confined to a select few activities, including horseback riding, cycling, hiking, camel riding, and mountain climbing. According to researchers, the majority of tourists exhibit a preference for skill-based adventure tourism in remote regions, as opposed to less skill-intensive adventure tourism in popular tourist destinations. The presence of abundant natural resources in the eastern region of Mongolia constitutes a distinct advantage for the advancement of adventure tourism. Nonetheless, a thorough examination of these natural resources is imperative to ascertain their suitability for the development of tourism, particularly adventure tourism. Adventure tourism natural resources can be categorized into two primary groups: land resources, encompassing mountains, rocks, sand dunes, steppes, and forest areas, and water resources, including rivers and lakes. Each of these two groups and their seven elemental resources exhibit distinct characteristics and indicators. This article delineates the indicators used to assess each element of these resources, presents the outcomes of research conducted to gauge their potential level (corresponding level), and highlights select findings from studies aimed at identifying natural resources for the advancement of adventure tourism in the eastern region of Mongolia.

“Green gold” - “Divine gift” – “The definition of family”: Perceptions and attitudes of domestic olive tourism visitors regarding the olive heritage in Greece

Despite the longstanding significance of olive heritage in Greece, research on olive tourism (OT) remains sparse. This study aims to explore the OT demand-side aspects of OT in Greece, by examining the perceptions and attitudes of domestic OT visitors. Qualitative interviews were conducted with a random sample of 55 predominantly domestic OT visitors from February to April 2023, as part of the Olive4All European project. The findings indicate that domestic OT visitors are highly educated, possessing substantial awareness of the olive’s multifaceted significance. Nonetheless, visits to olive sites markedly enhance visitors’ comprehension of the olive’s sociocultural, environmental and economic aspects, and are, therefore, highly appreciated. Consequently, olive sites should provide comprehensive educational content addressing these dimensions, emphasising environmental and financial aspects, as well as the lesser-known qualities of the olives/olive oil. This approach aligns with the expectations and needs of the knowledgeable domestic market, promotes special interest tourism, and ultimately contributes to safeguarding the olive heritage.