Tourist Sites Research Articles

The Influence of Financial Self-efficacy on Financial Inclusion in Tanzania

This study investigates how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) information is communicated on the websites of tourism firms in Tanzania. Specifically, the study assesses the quantity, prominence and style of presentation of CSR information on the websites. Data was collected through a content analysis of the websites of the member firms of the Hotel Association of Tanzania (HAT) and Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO). The findings reveal that about 50% of tourism firms disclose their CSR information on their websites. Also, about 57% of tourism firms disclose a minimal amount of CSR information (1 to 2 pages), 31% place their CSR information prominently on the homepage, 54% present their CSR information using textual format only and 38% of websites allow interaction with stakeholders for inquiries and feedbacks. Moreover, the study highlights that hotels are more effective in utilizing websites for CSR communication than their tour operators, suggesting that firm size and industry subsectors influence variations in CSR communication practices. The findings imply that tourism firms in Tanzania recognize the crucial role of websites in corporate communication including CSR communication. However, tourism firms need to improve their CSR web communication by enhancing the volume, prominence, multimedia-rich content and interactivity of web-based CSR communications. Further research focusing on specific subsectors and exploring strategies for enhancing CSR communication on tourism websites could provide valuable insights.

Corporate Social Responsibility Communication on the Websites of Tourism Firms in Tanzania

This study investigates how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) information is communicated on the websites of tourism firms in Tanzania. Specifically, the study assesses the quantity, prominence and style of presentation of CSR information on the websites. Data was collected through a content analysis of the websites of the member firms of the Hotel Association of Tanzania (HAT) and Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO). The findings reveal that about 50% of tourism firms disclose their CSR information on their websites. Also, about 57% of tourism firms disclose a minimal amount of CSR information (1 to 2 pages), 31% place their CSR information prominently on the homepage, 54% present their CSR information using textual format only and 38% of websites allow interaction with stakeholders for inquiries and feedbacks. Moreover, the study highlights that hotels are more effective in utilizing websites for CSR communication than their tour operators, suggesting that firm size and industry subsectors influence variations in CSR communication practices. The findings imply that tourism firms in Tanzania recognize the crucial role of websites in corporate communication including CSR communication. However, tourism firms need to improve their CSR web communication by enhancing the volume, prominence, multimedia-rich content and interactivity of web-based CSR communications. Further research focusing on specific subsectors and exploring strategies for enhancing CSR communication on tourism websites could provide valuable insights.

Implementation of Digital Marketing Strategy for the Development of Spiritual Tourism in Bali Province

This research aims to explore the application of digital marketing strategies in the development of spiritual tourism in Bali Province, with a focus on the Griya Taman Beji Waterfall. By analyzing the role of social media in influencing tourist behavior and preferences, this research provides insight into the potential and challenges in promoting spiritual tourism in Bali. Through case studies involving interviews with managers, tour guides, and tourists, findings show that digital marketing, particularly through social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, has helped increase exposure and interest in Griya Taman Beji. The use of visual content and comprehensive information about tourist sites, as well as the involvement of local communities as tourist guides, also play an important role in attracting visitors. Thus, the conclusions of this research confirm the importance of digital marketing strategies in the development of spiritual tourism in Bali, while offering suggestions for improving digital marketing at Griya Taman Beji Waterfall through better collaboration with local stakeholders and in-depth research on digital marketing concepts in the Province Bali.Keywords: digital marketing, spiritual tourism, Bali, social media

Public relations strategy of Tarumajaya Village in developing promotion and local potentials

Background: The role of the community in introducing, communicating, or promoting Tarumajaya Tourism Village to the wider community outside is vital. Community Information Group (KIM) Cerdas Tarumajaya has a strategic role in connecting local communities with tourism and developing the tourism potential of Tarumajaya Village and the visibility of Tarumajaya as a leading tourist destination. Purpose: This study examined how KIM Cerdas Tarumajaya as public relations implemented strategies to enhance local potential and promote Tarumajaya as a leading tourist destination, and why these strategies were used. Methods: This study used a case study approach. Results: The communication and promotion of Tarumajaya tourism village cover the campaign for Tarumajaya as a whole tourist destination and a highlight for each attraction within the village, such as Situ Cisanti, Kilometre 0 Citarum, Paesan Hill, Pakawa Pine Forest, and Tawides. Every tourism site wants to be communicated and marketed simultaneously. Furthermore, the communication and promotion do not emphasise the differences between one tourist attraction and another. However, regardless of the achievement, the social media management of Tarumajaya Tourism Village is less consistent. Conclusion: Tarumajaya Tourism Village’s communication and promotion lack concentration and consistency. Implications: The success of communication and promotion depends on tourism differentiation, communication messages, and the consistency of information handling.

Kajian Sosial Ekonomi Pelaku Usaha Pada Objek Wisata Bukit Kasih Kanonang Kabupaten Minahasa

The sub-focus of this research is on the conditions of visits to tourist sites, the socio-economic conditions of business actors, and the educational background of business actors. This research seeks to determine the socio-economic conditions of business actors in the Bukit Kasih area. Kanonang tourism is an object. This study uses a qualitative descriptive methodology with observation, interviews, and documentation as data collection tools. These findings show how labor affects the income of Bukit Kasih business actors, which fell during the COVID-19 pandemic. The size of the income earned by Bukit Kasih entrepreneurs is influenced by the company's capital. The income of Bukit Kasih business actors has dropped significantly since the outbreak of the pandemic in early 2019. Business actors generally lack business management skills.

Dampak Pandemi Covid-19 terhadap Kunjungan Objek Wisata Pantai Siuri Desa Toinasa Kabupaten Poso

The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the management of Pantai Siuri in Toinasa Village, Poso Regency. This research employs a qualitative method, utilizing data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation to analyze the effects on visitor numbers, tourism management, and the role of the government. The study reveals a decrease in income and reservation cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, along with the obligation for tourists to adhere to health protocols. Despite facing losses, the management still keeps the tourist site open to meet daily needs. The government implements health protocols for the safety of tourists, while the village government focuses on cleanliness, beauty, and pollution prevention.

Peningkatan Kemampuan English for Tourism bagi Pemuda Desa Karang Bongkot untuk Menghadapi Program the Best Halal Tourism Nusa Tenggara Barat

This community service activity focuses on enhancing the English language skills of youth, particularly in the context of English for Tourism, with the aim of increasing their competitiveness in the local job market, especially in the tourism sector. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a participatory action research approach. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and questionnaires completed by training participants. Data analysis was conducted qualitatively to assess the effectiveness of the teaching methods and their impact on participants' English skills. The study's findings outline the following steps: 1) Planning, which includes: (a) setting goals and objectives, (b) selecting methods and strategies, and (c) preparing a work plan. 2) Implementation, which combines conceptual learning and field practice, including: (a) structured English courses covering basic conversations, tourism terminology, and practical situations in tourism jobs, and (b) field practice through simulations and hands-on activities at local tourist sites. 3) Evaluation conducted weekly and at the end of the program, to measure achievements and provide notes and recommendations for similar future activities. For follow-up, it is recommended to conduct regular meetings, assign competent PkM students, and optimize campus support by establishing an English language course institution. This program aims not only to improve the English skills of youth but also to support local economic development through the tourism sector and related industries.

Kebaron Village community empowerment through edutourism innovation

Kebaron Village, recognized as a tourist destination boasting extensive rose-picking gardens, continues to encounter several challenges in managing its tourist area, resulting in suboptimal tourism potential and a limited number of visitors. These challenges encompass a dearth of directions to tourist sites and a lack of product diversity that appeals to visitors. This community service aims to bolster garden management and maximize the tourism potential of Kebaron Village by enhancing tourist allure through the improvement of facilities and the diversification of derivative products from red guava fruit. The methods employed include the installation of road signposts, creation and installation of Sapta Pesona points, as well as education on clean production and assistance in producing derivative products. The outcomes of this program entail an enhanced public understanding of clean production, along with improved skills in crafting derivative products from guava fruit, such as ice cream and leather. Additionally, the installation of road signposts and Sapta Pesona points has effectively heightened the accessibility and tourist allure of Kebaron Village.

Development Model for Increasing Community Participation in Tourism Management of Nam Salu Open Pit Geosite in East Belitung Regency

Tourism sector plays an important role in increasing the country's foreign exchange and promoting the creation of jobs to improve the economy. In this context, community organizations manage tourism sites, and the leaders are tasked with directing members to achieve common objectives. An important tourist site is Open Pit Nam Salu Geosite and participation is relatively low since people depend on illegal tin mining. Village government and community organizations are less assertive in overcoming the problems. Therefore, this research aims to analyze development model for increasing participation in tourism management of Open Pit Nam Salu Geosite in Senyubuk Village, Kelapa Kampit District. The location determination was carried out purposively, with 87 respondents selected by cluster sampling method through the PLS test. The results showed an indirect effect of community capital and leadership on participation through group roles. Meanwhile, leadership promoted participation since community capital and group roles served as mediator variables. Pokdarwis and village government were also strengthened in organizing community to maximize the potential of capital in the region and mobilize BAPOPNAS group to manage tourism daily.

Education of Disaster Awareness through Disaster Readiness Socialization as an Effort to Increase Community Knowledge around the Nobita Hill Tourism Area on Disaster Mitigation

Nobita Hill, a tourist site in Padang City, is undergoing development as a tourist destination that offers a bird's-eye view of Padang City. Unfortunately, the hilly topography with steep slopes increases the risk of landslides in this area. In order to address the problem, the community service team from the Physics Department of Andalas University has carried out a six-month community service program from July to December 2022. It focused on disaster awareness education and used a qualitative approach. This activity aims to socialize disaster mitigation efforts, especially those related to landslides and earthquakes, considering that Padang City is also prone to earthquakes. The results of this activity showed an increase in the knowledge of the local community after the socialization, but repeated activities are needed to achieve optimal results. This ongoing activity is essential to ensure continuous improvement in the community's understanding of disaster mitigation and to support efforts to make Bukit Nobita a disaster-resilient area. Thus, this activity makes a positive contribution to shaping a safe, sustainable, and disaster-resilient tourism environment.

In Light of Political Developments, The Impact of Population and Migration Movements on Architectural Structures: The Case of Sinasos/Mustafapaşa

Individuals living in societies and societies have been forced to leave their territory and live in new areas of life, sometimes, preferably for some time, unwillingly. Societies and individuals change over time. There are changes in the conditions and needs of the day, as well as in the equipment and lifestyles used as a result of evolving technology. This is a direct reflection of where things are happening, and change is inevitable. This revealed the fact that people adapted to the area and culture concerned, but also to newcomers in the area concerned. The Anatolian geography has been home to ancient civilizations for thousands of years, and this has happened many times in history. In this context, the study was aimed at highlighting the architectural change in the region of Sinasos/Mustafapaşa, one of the important historical and tourist sites of Anatolia, as a result of migration and population movements, and the effects of this situation on the architecture. As a result of this work, forced migration and population movements often bring about changes in the traditional identities of the regions, and this is what decision-makers are asking for. Although this change is occurring, because of the combinations and similarities of cultures over time, structural and architectural change is not a radical change, and continues to create natural similarities and continuities.

Recommendation System for Sustainable Day and Night-Time Cultural Tourism Using the Mean Signed Error-Centric Recurrent Neural Network for Riyadh Historical Sites

To accommodate user-specific requirements and preferences, a travel Recommendation System (RS) gives a customized place of interest. The prevalent research did not provide solutions to some essential situations for cultural tourism, including relevant time, environmental conditions, and stay places. Thus, the existing RS models led to unreliable cultural tourism recommendations by neglecting essential factors like personalized itineraries, environmental conditions of the cultural sites, sentiment analysis of the hotel reviews, and sustainable cultural heritage planning. To overcome the above factors, a day- and night-time cultural tourism RS utilizing the Mean Signed Error-centric Recurrent Neural Network (MSE-RNN) is proposed in this paper. The proposed work develops an efficient RS by considering historical data, Geographic Information System (GIS) map location, hotel (stay place) reviews, and environmental data to access day and night cultural tourism. First, from the Geographic Information System (GIS) map and hotel data, the historical and hotel geolocations are extracted. Currently, these locations are fed to Similarity-centric Hamilton Distance-K-Means (SHD-KM) for grouping the nearest locations. Next, hotels are ranked utilizing the Tent Mapping-centric Black Widow Optimization (TM-BWO) approach centered on the locations. In addition, using Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT), the essential keywords from the historical geo-locations are embedded. In the meantime, the sites’ reviews and timings are extracted from Google. The extracted reviews go through pre-processing, and the keywords from the pre-processed data are extracted. For the extracted keywords, polarity is calculated centered on the Valence-Aware Dictionary for Sentiment Reasoning (VADER). Concurrently, utilizing the Reference-centric Pearson Correlation Coefficient (R-PCC), the timings of the sites are segregated. Lastly, for providing a recommendation of tourist sites, the embedded words, ranked hotels, and segregated timings, along with the pre-processed environment and season data, are fed to the MSE-RNN classifier. At last, the experimental evaluation verified that other recommendation systems were surpassed by the proposed approach.

Visitor Satisfaction on Attractions and Attributes at Tarangire National Park

Existing tourist destinations draw an increasing number of visitors as travel and tourism continue to rise. In this scenario, the growth in demand for tourism gives rise to new markets, which means that tourism sites are facing more and more intense competition which makes visitor satisfaction on tourism destination a prerequisite for tourism destination development. It is for this reason this research was undertaken. The study was aimed at assessing visitor satisfaction on attractions and attributes at Tarangire National Park. Questionnaire was used for data collection and a total of 242 visitors (tourists) were sampled. The results showed that visitor satisfaction was highly significant between country of origin and accommodation (F = (1.359), df = 64, p< 0.000), attraction (F = (1.469), df = 64, p< 0.000), Game viewing roads (F = (99.32), df = 64, p< 0.003), and significant for interpretation (F = (85.745), df = 64, p< 0.036), game viewing (F = (85.190), df = 64, p< 0.040), and signage (F = (84.479), df = 64, p< 0.044), highly significant for nature of travel and signage (F = (22.620), df = 64, p< 0.000), and significant for game viewing (F = (10.668) df = 64, p< 0.005). Out of 15 attractions which were identified, elephant was considered the best attraction and the least was ostrich. Generally, tourists were satisfied with the attractions, attributes and services provided by Tarangire National Park and offers the best attractions with high number of elephants and diverse wildlife populations which provide a good view that contributes to enjoyment and satisfaction to visitors.

The linguistic landscape of tourism sites in Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Manyara

The linguistic landscape of tourism sites in Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Manyara

Can negative dark tourism transformative experiences promote tourists’ well-being?

Drawing on identity development theory, this study examines the relationships between negative dark tourism transformative experiences (NDTTEs), self-reflection, self-rumination, self-discovery, and well-being to corroborate a model explaining how NDTTEs contribute to tourists’ well-being. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 684 tourists who had visited dark tourism sites over the past three years. Two constructs representing NDTTEs were identified (anger and disgust, pain and sadness), and the results indicated that NDTTEs were predictors of self-reflection and self-rumination. Unexpectedly, self-reflection negatively affected self-rumination. Self-reflection and self-rumination were determinants of self-discovery, which subsequently affected well-being. This study offers a new theoretical lens for understanding the role of dark tourism in promoting tourists’ well-being.

Islamic destination to millennials in Bandung: Islamic attributes and destination image on tourist satisfaction with visiting decision as mediator

PurposeThe study aims to explore millennial tourist satisfaction in an Islamic tourism destination, which this research will clarify the relationship between Islamic attributes and destination image on visiting decisions and their influence on tourist satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachThe quantitative research approach with exploratory by applying structural equation model techniques, which method of collection data by surveys. Purposive sampling was used to 400 Muslim millennials tourist who visit Islamic destination in Bandung, Indonesia. The questionnaire used in this study based on a review of previous studies.FindingsThe findings show that a destination’s Islamic attribute has substantial influence on destination image and millennials’ choice to visit the tourist site. Then Islamic attributes have positive influence on millennials’ willingness to visit Bandung as visitors. A strong identification with a location’s destination image has been demonstrated a positive impact on visiting destination. This research revealed that the visiting choice had a favorable and substantial influence on Islamic visitor satisfaction through visiting decision to Bandung.Research limitations/implicationsThis research focuses on millennials tourist whoever visit Bandung tourist destination, the research findings may be limited in their generalizability. As a result, researchers are encouraged to explore the offered hypotheses further.Practical implicationsIslamic tourism business players who are targeting the millennial generation as their target market are urged to pay close attention the Islamic attributes and destination image, because according to the research results. These variables have an impact on visiting decisions and tourist satisfaction. Then the online travel agent should maintain the destination image by promoting the destination in offline and online media.Social implicationsThe findings of this study are expected to enrich the literature on consumer behavior, especially in the tourism industry in the Tourism 4.0 era.Originality/valueTo the best authors’ knowledge, the research model is never been explore by other researchers in the field of Islamic tourism literatures. For further studies, the authors’ can modify this research by using different objects so that comparisons can be made and using other determinant factors that can affect the satisfaction of Muslim tourists.

Food Pricing at the Prospective Point of View Syariah's Economic Law

This study examines how the price adjustment in Labuhan Haji coastal tourist destinations to market conditions. At this location, the charges charged at the tourist sites are higher than the current market prices. Labuhan Haji tourism sets different rates for tourists from outside the area, who have to pay higher than the locals. In this research, the method used is a qualitative method with the type of case study research, and using an empirical approach. Data is collected through observations, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis uses reduction, presentation, and inference on the data collected. Research results show that there is a difference in prices for tourists and local visitors. First, prices are determined by the policies of each trader, who take advantage according to their personal policies. With prices higher than the market price, some buyers feel compelled to buy. Second, in principle, sales should be based on mutual agreement without coercion, and should be done openly and transparently about prices, without discriminating visitor.

Upaya Meningkatkan Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) Melalui Pengembangan Potensi Pariwisata Kabupaten Manggarai Barat Periode 2019-2022

This research aims to understand the government's efforts in increasing local revenue (PAD) through the development of tourism potential in West Manggarai Regency during the 2019-2022 period, specifically focusing on the natural tourism of Rangko Cave. The process of developing tourism potential, particularly the natural tourism of Rangko Cave, requires government efforts to overcome existing challenges by using strategies to increase the PAD of West Manggarai Regency. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, conducting structured interviews with informants such as the Head of the Regional Revenue Agency, the Head of the Tourism Office of West Manggarai Regency, the Head of Tanjung Boleng Village, employees of the Regional Revenue Office, employees of the Tourism Office of West Manggarai Regency, and the residents of Tanjung Boleng Village. The results show that the West Manggarai government and the residents of Tanjung Boleng Village have made efforts and strategies to increase local revenue through the development of tourism potential, particularly the natural tourism of Rangko Cave, as best as possible despite several obstacles, such as a lack of supporting facilities for good and structured services, which reduce the value of the tourism site.

Exploring National Identity (Re)production: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Iran's Representation on its Official Tourism Website

Given the significance of tourism in national identity construction and promotion in current era along with Iran’s need for such an international image promotion, the present study investigated the linguistic texts on the discourse of the Iranian official tourism website to achieve two objectives. Firstly, considering the convoluted interplay among discourse, tourism, and national identity, it investigates how Iranians, in terms of their identity, are represented in the linguistic texts of the discourse used on the Iranian official tourism website. Secondly, it identifies how the discourse either maintains, challenges, or transforms the existing stereotyped perceptions of its identity, embracing its Western represented portrayal in Western media. The current study adopted critical discourse analysis as its framework and used Fairclough’s three-dimensional model as its approach to CDA. The findings of the study demonstrated that Iranians’ authentic and genuine identity, by which they wish to be seen, contests the Western mainstream perceptions of Iranian national identity. Therefore, there is a tendency to transform the prevailing Western stereotypical perceptions of their identity from the producers of the analyzed discourse.

Tourism Communication Policy in Sustainable Tourism and Climate Change in Garut Regency

The tourism sector as one of the drivers of the Indonesian economy is also affected by natural and non-natural disasters. Climate change and disasters encourage the government of Garut Regency in West Java, Indonesia, to carry out various tourism communication policies as part of the effort to increase sustainable tourism activities in the face of climate change and disasters. This research aims to find a model of sustainable tourism communication policy in the face of climate change in Garut Regency. This research uses symbolic interactionism theory, growth pole theory and Community Based Tourism (CBT). The exchange of symbols between tourism actors will build a common meaning in making sustainable tourism communication policies. The type of research used a case study with a research location in Garut Regency, a tourist site as well as a disaster-prone area. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. Data validity used data triangulation, investigator triangulation, and theory triangulation. The results showed that the policy used in the development of sustainable tourism in Garut Regency emphasizes collaboration and communication of all stakeholders. The involvement of all stakeholders will encourage the realization of community welfare. The focus of sustainable tourism development is the community. Community welfare will be achieved if the community is fully involved in all tourism activities.