Department Of Tourism Research Articles

Early warning on safety risk of highly aggregated tourist crowds based on VGGT-Count network model.

In the era of mass tourism, more and more people are attracted by internet-famous site. With people's demand for travel surged, tourists are getting together in one scenic spot with doubling numbers, which easily leads to high concentration of tourists with uncontrollable security risks. It needs to be highly valued by the tourism department. Monitoring and issuing warnings for crowd density in scenic areas with Highly Aggregated Tourist Crowds (HATCs) is an urgent challenge that needs to be addressed. In this paper, Highly Aggregated Tourist Crowds is taken as the research objective, and a VGGT-Count network model is proposed to forecast the density of HATCs. The experimental outcomes demonstrated a substantial improvement in counting accuracy for the ShanghaiTech B and UCF-QNRF datasets. Furthermore, the model allows for real-time monitoring of tourist attractions, enabling advanced prediction of high concentrations in scenic areas. This timely information can alert relevant authorities to implement preventive measures such as crowd control and flow regulation, thereby minimizing safety hazards.

Bureaucratic Reform at Bandung Departement of Culture and Tourism in the New Public Service Perspective

This study purposed to analyze the application of New Public Service principles in bureaucratic reform through bureaucratic simplification policies at the Culture and Tourism Office of Bandung City. The research was conducted using descriptive qualitative methods. The data sources were collected through interviews, observations, and document studies. The results showed that the Department of Culture and Tourism of Bandung City has implemented New Public Service principles, such as: serving citizens, not customers; prioritizing public interests; respecting citizenship values; thinking strategically and acting democratically; multidimensional accountability; serving and empowering, leading; and respecting people, not just productivity. The application of these principles can be seen in programs such as online data and interview services, Bandung Creative Hub, intellectual property registration, collaboration with tourism stakeholders, art environment legalization programs, tax incentives for cultural heritage, and support for local art communities. This study concludes that the bureaucracy simplification policies of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Bandung have been implemented by promoting democratic values, public participation, and community service orientation, in line with the principles of New Public Service.

Collaboration Model in the Development of Halal Tourism in Indonesia: Case Study in Batam City, Riau Islands Province

Halal tourism as a new phenomenon in the tourism industry continues to grow along with the increasing number of Muslim tourists throughout the world, in developing halal tourism in Indonesia (case study in Batam City). The research method was carried out using a qualitative descriptive approach, with the technique of determining informants purposively, with the Head of the Department of Tourism and Culture as the Key Informant. The findings show that the collaborative model for developing halal tourism in the city of Batam is PENTAHELIX, where there are five helixes/elements involved, namely government, private sector, community, academics, and mass media. With the collaboration between actors/helix still not being optimal, it creates obstacles in efforts to promote halal tourism. Apart from that it was also found that there is still low human resource competency, there are no regulations governing it, and the lack of business actors managing halal logos. Therefore, the recommendations given are to increase cooperation between actors, increase socialization about halal logos, and increase HR competency. The government’s role in this matter is an important key to promoting and developing halal tourism in the city of Batam, considering that Batam city is one of the cities in the Riau Islands province which is one of the provinces that has become a leading halal tourism destination in Indonesia.
 Keywords: model, collaboration, development, halal tourism

E-tourism: A communication strategy of Yogyakarta’s tourism potential marketing in industrial revolution 4.0 era

Digital technology development during the industrial revolution 4.0 era can be a way to promote tourism. Nowadays, the concept of e-tourism (electronic tourism) has become popular in Indonesia. E-tourism in itself is an IT-based system applied in tourism sector that provides various information digitally. This research aims to describe a communication strategy in marketing Yogyakarta’s tourism potential through e-tourism. This research uses descriptive-qualitative approach with library research method. The Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) has a vast variety of tourist attraction, ranging from historical places to shopping districts. Those tourism potential have drawn many tourists, locals and foreigners alike. As an effort to raise tourism visit, the DIY Tourism Department has implemented website and mobile based applications. Such method to promote tourism digitally is a right choice since e-tourism provides easiness for tourists in accessing tourism information as well as making activity plan.

Good Governance and Tourism in South Asian Emerging Economies: The Mediating Role of Foreign Direct Investment

This study examined the role of good governance in promoting tourism in emerging South Asian countries and also tested the mediating role of foreign direct investments (FDI). The study used panel data collected from seven South Asian countries from 1996 to 2018. Panel data regression models were estimated to test the research hypotheses. The results showed that the country’s good governance has a positive and significant influence on tourism receipts and arrivals. Moreover, the mediation analysis results supported that foreign direct investments mediated the relationship between good governance indicators like government effectiveness, political stability, voice and accountability, and control over corruption and tourism. Based on the results, the study proposed the governance-led FDI and FDI-led tourism hypotheses, the study’s main contribution. The study has implications for the government regulatory agencies relating to governance, tourism departments, foreign prospect investors, and policymakers.

Dampak Kampung Budaya Majapahit pada Karakteristik Sosial Masyarakat Desa Bejijong

Majapahit culture has influenced the social characteristics of the people living in the Majapahit Cultural Village, Bejijong Village. The influence of the Majapahit Cultural Village has encouraged the community to live alongside Majapahit Culture. This research aims to identify the impact of the construction of the Majapahit Cultural Village on the social characteristics of the Bejijong Village community. This research used Emile Durkheim's theory of social change and Sorokin and Zimmerman's theory of village characteristics. The method used is qualitative descriptive with data search methods from primary surveys in interviews, field observations, questionnaires, and secondary data from literature studies. In the preliminary survey, interviews were conducted with Pokdarwis, the Head of Bejijong Village, and the Department of Culture, Youth, Sports and Tourism (DISBUDPORAPAR) of Mojokerto Regency, and a questionnaire was filled in by determining respondents using purposive sampling and the Slovin formula to obtain 44 respondents. There are two research variables, namely demographic and environmental impacts, with six indicators: population size, livelihoods, population density, social stratification, environment, social interaction, and social solidarity. This research was conducted in 2023, but the data is periodic from 2018 to 2022. The results of this research show that the existence of the Majapahit Cultural Village has had a demographic impact in the form of an increase in population, an increase in population density values, and a change in livelihood from being a farmer to being a farmer. I have other jobs in entrepreneurship, establishing tourism awareness groups, and increasing mobility. The ecological impact is that the building has a Majapahit architectural identity, and the community's mindset becomes more open regarding technology and its potential, preserving Majapahit culture.

Public Service Accountability at the Youth Sports Service, Culture and Tourism of Majene Regency

The purpose of this research is to analyze the Accountability of public services in the Department of Youth Sports, Culture and Tourism of Majene Regency. The type of research used in this research is explanatory research. This research uses data collection techniques in the form of secondary literature studies with qualitative analysis techniques. The end result of this research is a description of the causal context or cause-effect relationship. The results of this research indicate that public service accountability is not yet optimal and needs to be improved in terms of visitor interview results and direct inspection of tourism sector facilities. The author found that tourist facilities such as places of worship, toilets and In addition, the consistency of levies set on each tourist attraction is not optimal, which differs from visitors, and there are still many waste scattered around tourist attractions, disrupting the comfort of visitors.

Describing Translation Techniques Used in the Translation of Culturally Bound Terms in West Java Calendar of Event 2020

This research aims at analyzing translation techniques used by the translator in translating the booklet "West Java Calendar of Event 2020" from Indonesian into English. This booklet is published by the Department of Tourism and Culture, West Java. Specifically, this research highlights the translation of culturally bound terms in the booklet. The researchers are interested in analyzing this topic because cultural-bound terms are considered challenging to translate; the translators must understand the cultural background of the languages they are translating. Moreover, it is not likely that translators can find one-to-one correspondence for each cultural term in the text. This study applies a descriptive qualitative method since the data are in the form of text and the researchers also play a role as the key instrument in collecting the data, in this case through document examination. In this research, total sampling technique is applied since the researchers take all of the culturally bound terms in the booklet. The research begins with collecting the cultural terms from the booklet, classifying them into cultural terms categories based on Newmark’s theory of cultural category, and determining the translation techniques based on Molina and Albir’s theory. The result shows that the translator mainly employs borrowing, amplification, description, and established equivalent techniques. There is a tendency that the translator prefers those techniques because it is hard for the translator to find one-to-one correspondence of the terms in the target language. Hopefully, this research will be beneficial for translators in deciding the proper translation techniques in translating cultural terms.

Implementation of Enterprise Risk Management: A Case Study of a Public Sector Entity in the Northern Cape, South Africa

Since the advent of South Africa's democracy in 1994, there has been an increasing demand by stakeholders for several public services due to a variation of complex and challenging events that have taken place and reported both in social and academic circles. In the context of the Northern Cape, there has been a continued increase in unemployment and poor service delivery coupled with an inability of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDaT) to achieve clean audit reports from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA). This development raises questions about the implementation of ERM processes. Thus, this study aimed to assess the implementation of ERM processes using DEDaT as a case study. The study sought to determine the ERM systems currently deployed and the extent to which the ERM components are utilized by DEDaT. Data was gathered through in-depth interviews using a qualitative approach. A sample of eighteen participants who are ERM role players at DEDaT described their knowledge and experiences on the implementation of ERM systems and how the components are applied. From the findings, two main themes, namely, ‘ERM systems deployed at DEDaT’ and ‘perceptions on ERM components that are utilized,' emerged with related subthemes. The study revealed that DEDaT has ERM systems in place, however there were gaps in key areas that need improvement to enhance the ERM instrument. Furthermore, the research found that a set of eight components were utilized to implement the ERM process. The study suggested recommendations to management for further research and policy direction on implementing ERM in the public sector.

Development of Inclusion Through Minority-Conscious Tourism in The Madura Religious Tourism Area

In carrying out sustainable development, paying attention to many aspects is necessary. This article explores the aspect of justice for the entire community, which is one of the characteristics of religious tourism branding, which can provide access to the entire community to feel comfortable and safe when traveling and create significant growth in the creative economy of the surrounding community. Madura is generally known as a religious area that emphasizes religious values. In religious values, God never differentiates between his people. The research used a qualitative approach with the interpretive method where informants experienced an in-depth interview. The research finding described that in its development, Madura religious tourism should pay attention not only to economic aspects but also to the involvement of social justice in providing opportunities for people with disabilities to access the religious facilities and religious tourism they have. Together with the tourism department, researchers are trying to provide suggestions and strategies for the sustainability of religious tourism development that prioritizes aspects of religious branding and justice for every congregation. With increasing attention to the rights of people with disabilities in religious tourism, the image and branding will increase to attract the wider community to increasingly visit tourism in Madura in general and religious tourism in Sumenep in particular. Development focusing more on the tourism sector and the creative economy should not marginalize people with disabilities as part of the development object. Therefore, inclusion-friendly tourism development needs to be an input for related agencies and local governments to uphold aspects of social justice among fellow humans.
 Keywords: Inclusion development, Madura, Minority-conscious tourism, Religious tourism

FESTIVAL CIKAR SEBAGAI BUDAYA LOKAL MASYARAKAT KECAMATAN AMBULU KABUPATEN JEMBER TAHUN 1989-2018

This article discusses the Cikar Festival as a Local Culture of the People of Ambulu District, Jember Regency, 1989-2018. The purpose of this paper is to find out the history of the beginning of the Cikar Festival in Ambulu Subdistrict, what efforts have been made by the community and the government to preserve the Cikar Festival, and to know the development of the Cikar Festival in 1989-2018. This research uses historical methods to uncover the problems that are being studied. This festival originated from the habits of the owners of the cikar in Ambulu Subdistrict, who traveled to Watu Ulo Beach, which is held at every Lebaran Ketupat celebration. In 1989 these activities began to be contested by several Ambulu people. This is evidenced by establishing the Margo Rukun Association, as a forum for cikar artisans to preserve these activities to be more coordinated. Cikar itself is a traditional transportation tool in the form of a cart pulled by two adult cows, which some people in Ambulu District still use. The dynamics related to the reduction in the number of cikar participants are due to the decreasing number of cikar owners and the progress of an increasingly modern era. The significant reduction in the number of participants in the Cikar festival in 2018 made the government not remain silent. So that year the Regent of Jember and the Department of Tourism and Culture of Jember Regency (Disparbud) who were present at the festival made an effort to keep the cikar at Ambulu holding this festival every year and strive for the Cikar festival to become one of the cultural icons in Jember.
 Keywords: Transportation; Tradition; Festival

Land Ownership Rights to Cultural Reserve Buildings in Surabaya based on Basic Agrarian Law and Cultural Heritage Law

<div><p class="abstract"><span>In colonial times, the city of Surabaya was an important part that held a lot of history. Surabaya is known as the oldest port city in Indonesia during the Dutch East Indies era and was the centre of government and international trade. Apart from that, Surabaya was also named a city of heroes because the heroes at that time were willing to sacrifice themselves to fight for and defend the independence of the Republic of Indonesia by fighting the invaders. On that basis, Surabaya is rich in cultural heritage. Most of the heritage of these historic buildings is still standing and can be found in several areas of the city of Surabaya. The local Department of Tourism and Culture has established regulations to protect original historic buildings as city heritage. However, in fulfilling the rights and obligations of individuals and city governments, land rights owned from generation to generation must be considered by the local city government. This research uses normative juridical with doctrinal and statutory regulatory approaches. This research aims to find regional regulations regarding cultural heritage related to ownership rights in managing cultural heritage land and buildings.</span></p></div>

Assessment of Socio-Economic Gender Issues Affecting Women’s Participation in Alpine Tourism: A Case Study of Mt. Kenya National Park

The study sought to investigate the socio-economic gender issues affecting women's participation in alpine tourism in Mt. Kenya National Park. The study was guided by the following objectives: to assess the social gender issues affecting women's participation in alpine tourism and to analyse the economic gender issues affecting women's participation in alpine tourism. The study used a descriptive research design, and data was collected through structured closed-ended questionnaires distributed to 133 women participating in alpine tourism activities. 107 questionnaires were duly filled and returned. Structured interviews were conducted with the officials of Kenya Wildlife Service and the leaders of Mt. Kenya Guides and Porters Association. Qualitative data was analysed using content analysis, and quantitative data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study established that the marital status of the female mountain crew was the dominant social gender issue affecting women's participation in alpine tourism as most guides, porters and cooks were unmarried, and for those who were married, the majority of them experienced challenges relating to balancing work and family responsibilities. The study also established that there is a wage disparity between men and women working as guides, porters, and cooks. The study recommends the need for policy makers to implement policies that promote gender equality in the workplace, ensuring equal opportunities for women to engage in alpine tourism activities such as guiding, portering and cooking.In addition, the study recommends the need to develop family-friendly policies which enable married women to fully participate in alpine tourism activities without compromising their family duties. The study also recommends the need for the Nyeri County Department of Tourism, Trade, Culture and Cooperative Development in partnership with Mt. Kenya Guides and Porters Association, to organise short course training on mountaineering and capacity-building programs to enhance the English language proficiency of female porters and cooks, thereby improving their communication skills and enabling them to interact more effectively with tourists. The study further recommends the need for Mt. Kenya Guides and Porters Association to undertake a sensitisation forum for its members about sexual harassment subjected to female mountain crew by men participating in alpine tourism activities

Challenges faced by female lecturers and students in tourism departments and suggested remedies

PurposeThis study explores the various obstacles that female instructors and students confront in tourism education.Design/methodology/approachUtilizing qualitative research approaches and a thorough literature assessment, this study investigates women’s complex challenges in the academic and educational domains. The study examines the particular difficulties faced by female professors, such as work-life balance concerns, gender bias and limited opportunities for career advancement. Furthermore, the study also analyses the challenges that female students confront, including the threat of stereotypes, sexual harassment during internships and restricted access to networking and mentorship possibilities.FindingsFindings illustrate that both female tourism academics and students face gender discrimination in academia and in the sector.Practical implicationsThe findings may contribute valuable insights for policymakers, educators and stakeholders, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and inclusive policies to create supportive environments for female lecturers and students in these departments.Originality/valueThis is the first study done in North Cyprus, which specifically analyzes gender inequality in tourism education. It is valuable as it emphasizes the significance of advancing gender equality in tourism and hospitality education.

Savoring Sundanese food: A discourse analysis of Instagram’s powerful promotion of Bandung’s culture and culinary

Department of Culture and Tourism in Bandung harnesses the power of its official Instagram account, @disbudpar.bdg, to promote the city’s diverse tourist attractions and cultural richness. This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the various topics presented on the account that showcase the multifaceted nature of Sundanese culinary traditions. The researchers collected culinary information from 642 posts on Instagram feeds, resulting in 118 data points considering various cuisines, both traditional and modern. The focus of this study is on 86 data points related to traditional meals and beverages in 2022. Employing van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis within the micro-structure theory, the descriptive qualitative method was used for the analysis. The findings reveal four distinct classifications of topics related to culinary diversity. They are the diversity of traditional Sundanese meals (66 data), the diversity of traditional Sundanese beverages (2 data), restaurants offering traditional foods and beverages (16 data), and ingredients for traditional pastries (2 data). Additionally, the analysis uncovers the use of interrogative sentences, declarative sentences, and lexical choices that effectively support and describe the promotion of culinary diversity as a prominent tourist attraction in Bandung. Interrogative sentences engaged followers, declarative sentences provided factual insights, and diverse lexical choices enticed readers to appreciate Bandung’s culinary offerings.

Uji Sensori Kopi Arabika Pasaman Dengan Menggunakan Metode Seduhan Pour Over V60

Tomi Candra, 2024. "Sensory Quality of coffee using the Pour Over V60 Brewing Method". Final project. D4 Hospitality Management Study Program, Department of Tourism. Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality and Padang State University.
 This research purpose is to analyze the coffee quality using the pour over v60 brewing method in terms of Flavor, Aftertaste, Acidity and Body. As well as knowing the coffee sensory quality using the V60 pour over brewing method and providing information to the public and baristas about the coffee sensory quality using the V60 pour over brewing method. And what is the quality of Pasaman Arabica coffee using the V60 pour over method? This research type include in experiment by making comparisons. The comparison was carried out with 2 comparison aspects and 2 research subjects per comparison aspect, namely grind size and ratio between coffee and water. This research was conducted in the tourism department's barista laboratory on December 1-December 20 2023. The panelists in this research consisted of 3 panelists consisting of 1 tourism department lecturer and 2 expert baristas. Based on the experimental results and after being subjected to organoleptic tests, it was stated that the organoleptic test results after describing the sensory quality of coffee using the pour over v60 brewing method in terms of good flavour, very good aftertaste, quite good acidity and good body.

Legal Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions “Penginyongan” in Banyumas Regency Based on Law No.28 of 2014 concerning Copyright

Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCE) in Penginyongan are diverse and unique. The uniqueness of Penginyongan culture has distinguished between the Javanese Palace culture (Keraton) and Ngapak culture. This condition makes cultural expressions more tangible to the community as folk art. The protection of TCE in Article 38 of Law No. 28 of 2014 on Copyright mandates the state to inventory existing TCE. However, only a tiny part of Penginyongan TCE in Banyumas Regency has been recorded, namely cowongan and begalan. This research uses a qualitative approach with normative juridical. Institutionalisation in protecting Intellectual Property Rights in Banyumas Regency can be seen in terms of legal substance, structure, and culture. In terms of legal substance, the protection of TEE is shown by the laws and regulations that protect it, although there is no specific law for the protection of TEE. Regarding legal structure, TCE protection in Banyumas Regency is carried out by Dinporabudpar (Department of Youth, Sport, Culture, and Tourism). Still, it has limitations, including in efforts to register Communal Intellectual Property Rights. In terms of legal culture, the protection of TCE in Banyumas Regency has obstacles related to the existing ‘speech’ culture.

Pelatihan Peningkatan Kemampuan Public Speaking melalui Pelatihan Master of Ceremony Bagi Himpunan Mahasiswa Jurusan - Jurusan Bahasa, Komunikasi dan Pariwisata (HMJ-BKP)

Public speaking is the skill of speaking in public using certain systems and rules, which are very important for every student. The service team created training aimed at improving public speaking skills among students majoring in language communication and tourism. The main focus of this training is the development of Master of Ceremony (MC) skills, which are considered a crucial aspect of communicating publicly. This activity aims to provide students with the skills needed to lead events, speak in public, and manage communications effectively. The training method involves a combination of theory and practical sessions by providing material in the field of public speaking and the Master of Ceremony and directing students to practice directly. The training participants consist of members of the Language, Communication, and Tourism Department Student Association who have an interest in honing their public speaking skills. During the training, they are taught presentation techniques, time management, good command of the language, and verbal communication. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in the participants' public speaking skills after attending the training. The participants not only experienced an increase in their confidence when speaking in public but were also able to handle situations that required language fluency and the ability to lead events.

Peternakan Kambing untuk Wisata Pendidikan dan Rekreasi

Goat Farming for Educational and Recreational Tourism Purposes: Grant for Empowering Beginner Communities at El-Farm 
 The outcomes of the Community Service activity carried out at El Farm mostly went as planned. It has been demonstrated that the community's understanding of Formulation and development of livestock-based tourism products, Preparation and packaging of educational tourism packages, and Enhancement of understanding of marketing and tourism services has improved due to the training activities followed by intensive mentoring. The achievement is visible in the increase in pre-test and post-test scores, which exceeds 50%. Trial runs of tourism packages have also been undertaken by inviting tourists, including Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata AMPTA students and faculty members from other universities, as well as trial activities such as the village painting competition and a lecture at El Farm.This project has received strong support from various stakeholders, including the Village Government, the Tourism Department, Higher Education Institutions, and several business entities. As a suggestion for future activities, it is suggested that more intense mentorship be continued, including assessing activity accomplishments and the long-term impact of the Community Service Program on partners.

Community-Based Ecotourism and Conservation in Tboli, Philippines

Summary This case study narrates the story of Lake Holon and the choices made by the Municipality of Tboli (and the indigenous people whose name it bears) in opening their sacred lake to tourism. Until 2013, tourism to the lake had been limited to occasional expeditions and outreach activities by local mountaineering groups. The municipal government chose to adopt a community-based tourism strategy as a means of empowering the resident Tboli – especially those in the villages leading to, and around, Lake Holon. From 2014 to 2018, the municipality worked with five rural villages to develop ecotourism attraction sites, while also preparing the residents to operate and manage the attractions themselves. This narration of the Tboli experience comes primarily from direct interviews and published quotes from two persons directly involved in establishing the tourism program: Rodel Hilado, the municipal tourism officer of Tboli since 2013, and Nelly Nita Dillera, regional director for the Department of Tourism (DOT) from 2013 to 2019. Both have graciously granted permission for their names and statements to be cited in this case study. Additional details on the program and the subsequent outcomes come from local government documents and other secondary sources. Information © The Author 2024