Tourist Visits Research Articles

LOYALITAS WISATAWAN TERHADAP KOTA BATAM SEBAGAI DESTINASI WISATA

Batam City is one of the areas that is a favorite tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists. However, Batam City is considered better known as a transit city before tourists visit Singapore and Malaysia. This study aims to analyze the effect of destination performance and destination image on tourist satisfaction and loyalty to Batam City as a destination. This type of research is quantitative. The respondents of the study were tourists who had visited Batam City more than twice. The collection of research data using questionnaires and the collected data was analyzed using the SEM-PLS approach and assisted by SMARTPLS statistical software. The results of the study indicate that destination performance has an influence on destination image. Destination performance has a significant influence on tourist satisfaction with Batam City, while destination image has no influence on tourist satisfaction with Batam City. The results of this study also prove that satisfaction has a significant influence on tourist loyalty to Batam City as a tourist destination. The results of this study are expected to contribute to stakeholders to make strategic policies in increasing tourist loyalty to Batam City as a tourist destination.

Analisis Peran Digital Marketing terhadap Peningkatan Kunjungan Wisatawan di Pantai Bagedur Malingping

Bagedur beach in Malingping is one of the tourist destinations that has great potential to attract tourists. However, the lack of information makes tourist visits still a challenge. Digital marketing is now a strategic solution in promoting tourist destinations, including Bagedur Beach. This study aims to analyze the role of digital marketing applications in increasing tourist visits at Bagedur Beach. Through a qualitative method with a case study approach, data is collected through observation, interviews, and literature studies. The results of the study show that the use of digital marketing applications, such as social media and online booking platforms, contributes significantly to the increase in tourist visits. This application not only helps in wider promotions but also in making it easier to access information for prospective tourists. The recommendation of this study is that tourism managers need to be more active in utilizing digital marketing applications to increase the attractiveness of tourist destinations.

Analysis of Destination Marketing Management in Papandayan Nature Tourism Park, Garut, West Java

As a tourist destination, various types of marketing strategies are needed in order to ensure the sustainability of the Papandayan Nature Tourism Park and maintain the natural beauty of Mount Papandayan so that it can continue to be enjoyed for a long time. This study uses Qualitative data analysis techniques using secondary data collection techniques. Data collection techniques used include Literature Review and Observation at the Papandayan Nature Tourism Park. The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation and influence of Destination Marketing Management in the Papandayan Nature Tourism Park. The results of this study are that the Papandayan Nature Tourism Park has so far implemented many marketing strategies which are marked by an increase in visitors each year, adequate infrastructure, various types of attractions provided and good responses from visitors. The suggestion that can be given from this study is that in the future it would be better if the Papandayan Nature Tourism Park could promote itself more, especially using various platforms such as Websites or Social Media to introduce the Tourist Destination to a wider audience. This is because currently the information available in the media is still relatively minimal and it is still difficult to find out the exact information contained in Papandayan unless tourists visit the place first or see the reviews left by previous visitors.

Sustainable Eco-Tourism in Tinjure Hills: A Spotlight on Nepal's Rhododendron Capital

The main foundation of tourism development in Tinjure, a hilly district of Terhathum, is the vast blooming of rhododendrons across the hills. With 28 species of rhododendrons found in this region, the Tinjure, Milke, and Jaljale areas are known as the " Rhododendron Capital" of Nepal. Among these three areas, Tinjure is the region where the highest number of rhododendrons are found. Domestic tourists visit throughout the year, while both domestic and foreign tourists are drawn to the area during the rhododendron bloom from March to April months. This initiative aims to promote this important tourist destination globally through eco-tourism. The main objective of this study is to explore the foundations of tourism development and identify the challenges of eco-tourism in Tinjure Hills. Primary data were directly taken from the local communities through interview, and self-observation in 2024. Similarly, and books, articles, bulletin, journal, and website materials were used as a secondary data. Additionally, videos produced by Purvi Blues and Entertainment MMC were used as supplementary data to enrich the study. The Tinjure hills offer significant ecotourism potential, boasting diverse attractions, such as rhododendron forests (March-April), summer retreats, panoramic autumnal mountain views, and winter snowfall. This variety caters to broad tourist preferences while showcasing rich biodiversity. Cultural landmarks, including the iconic rhododendron and Tinjure Pathivara Temple, appeal to domestic visitors. Both domestic and international tourist numbers have been increasing annually. Infrastructure improvements support ecotourism growth. To attract international tourists, strategic planning, policy development, and research on visitor behavior and service optimization are crucial for sectoral advancement.

Application of Quality Function Deployment Method for Tourism's City Branding Analysis

This research aims to measure how much influence West Bandung Regency Tourism's City Branding has on the perceptions of tourists who will visit West Bandung Regency tourism using the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method. City branding is an important marketing strategy in promoting tourist destinations. This study uses QFD as a tool to analyze the relationship between aspects of city branding and tourist perceptions to improve visiting decisions. The research method involves collecting data through surveys of tourists who have visited West Bandung Regency as well as content analysis of various marketing and branding materials used by local governments and related institutions. Data was analyzed using QFD techniques to determine the relationship between branding elements and tourist needs and preferences. The research results are expected to show that the elements in Tourism's City Branding in West Bandung Regency have a significant influence on tourist perceptions. Aspects such as destination image, tourism promotion, facilities and tourist experience are the main factors influencing tourists' decisions to visit West Bandung Regency. The implication of this research is the importance of local governments and other stakeholders in strengthening city branding as an effort to increase tourist visits and advance the regional tourism sector

VALUASI EKONOMI EKOWISATA KEBUN RAYA MANGROVE SURABAYA GUNUNG ANYAR

Surabaya Mangrove Forest Park is not only a natural beauty attraction for visitors but also provides economic benefits for the surrounding community. This study aims to analyze the economic value of ecotourism in the park, understand the factors that influence the number of tourist visits, and determine the willingness of the community to pay for the existence of this park. Research data was collected from 60 park visitors using quota sampling techniques. Multiple linear regression analysis and the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) were used to examine the factors influencing tourist visits and willingness to pay. The results of the study show that travel costs are a significant factor influencing the number of tourist visits. The economic value of ecotourism in Surabaya Mangrove Forest Park reaches Rp 10.828.609.000 /year (ITCM) and Rp 15.598.117.400 (CVM). The average community's willingness to pay for the existence of this park is Rp 5.050. The findings of this study confirm that Surabaya Mangrove Forest Park has significant ecotourism economic value. Sustainable ecotourism development in this location can provide economic and environmental benefits for the surrounding community.

Geographic risk assessment of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans invasion in Costa Rica as a means of informing emergence management and mitigation.

Remotely-sensed risk assessments of emerging, invasive pathogens are key to targeted surveillance and outbreak responses. The recent emergence and spread of the fungal pathogen, Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal), in Europe has negatively impacted multiple salamander species. Scholars and practitioners are increasingly concerned about the potential consequences of this lethal pathogen in the Americas, where salamander biodiversity is higher than anywhere else in the world. Although Bsal has not yet been detected in the Americas, certain countries have already proactively implemented monitoring and detection plans in order to identify areas of greatest concern and enable efficient contingency planning in the event of pathogen detection. To predict areas in Costa Rica with a high Bsal transmission risk, we employed ecological niche modeling combined with biodiversity and tourist visitation data to ascertain the specific risk to a country with world renowned biodiversity. Our findings indicate that approximately 23% of Costa Rica's landmass provides suitable conditions for Bsal, posing a threat to 37 salamander species. The Central and Talamanca mountain ranges, in particular, have habitats predicted to be highly suitable for the pathogen. To facilitate monitoring and mitigation efforts, we identified eight specific protected areas that we believe are at the greatest risk due to a combination of high biodiversity, tourist visitation, and suitable habitat for Bsal. We advise regular monitoring utilizing remotely-sensed data and ecological niche modeling to effectively target in-situ surveillance and as places begin implementing educational efforts.

Local Wisdom Of Kampung Naga In Achieving Sustainable Tourism

Kampung Naga is located in Tasikmalaya Regency, West Java, where the people still maintain and carry out the customs inherited from their ancestors in their daily lives. It is considered unique, so many tourists visit. The arrival of tourists from various cultural backgrounds has been going on for more than four decades, to some extent influencing the daily lives of the people of Kampung Naga. The aim of this research is to describe local wisdom related to tourism in the Kampung Naga community. The formulation of the problem is how do the people of Kampung Naga construct local tourism wisdom, and what form does it take? To answer this, a qualitative description method was used, through the stages of observation, interviews and interpretation. The results of the analysis show that the people of Kampung Naga construct local tourism wisdom which is the result of interactions between the culture of the community and the culture of tourists, as well as tourism development carried out in their village. Local tourism wisdom is based on harmonizing relations between tourists and local residents based on kinship and tourism management based on mutual cooperation.

Pemanfaatan Brosur Sebagai Media Promosi Wisata Spiritual Pura Tirta Empul Apuan Bangli

The spiritual tourism of Tirta Empul Apuan Bangli Temple has great potential, but limited promotions result in low tourist visits. As a religious destination rich in culture, Tirta Empul Apuan Temple needs to be encouraged to be better known through an effective promotional strategy. One way that can be done is by using print media, such as brochures, which can provide brief but interesting information for visitors. This service activity aims to develop brochures as informative promotional media using the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) method. At the analysis stage, the identification of appropriate promotional needs is carried out, followed by the design and development of a brochure that includes elements relevant to the characteristics of Tirta Empul Apuan Temple. The implementation of the brochure is carried out by distribution in strategic locations, both in physical and digital form. The evaluation showed that this brochure was effective in increasing tourist awareness about Tirta Empul Apuan Temple, as evidenced by the increase in the number of visits after the distribution of the brochure. These results show that the use of brochures as a promotional medium has succeeded in attracting more visitors, both directly and through digital platforms, thus supporting the growth of the spiritual tourism sector in Bali.

THE ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS IN UNPLANNED TOURISM BUSINESS AT TASIKMALAYA REGENCY

The Role of Stakeholders in Unplanned Tourism Business at Tasikmalaya Regency. The state of tourism activities in Tasikmalaya Regency has fluctuated. The fluctuations that occur include the number of tourist visits, as well as the number of tourist sites. There are tourist objects that are not legal and have not been recorded, grew from the initiative of tourists or the community, and are not yet well established in their management which is then referred to as unplanned tourism business. This study examines the role of stakeholders with their various interests and various dynamics. The support for these facilities and services involves many other parties who have their respective roles, functions, and/or interests. The process of accommodating stakeholders is possible to have an impact on the development of unplanned tourism business in Tasikmalaya Regency. Based on the research results, internal stakeholders ensure that the unplanned tourism business from internal factors of business development and sustainability aspects runs optimally. Meanwhile, external stakeholders are supporting parties and play a role in ensuring that external factors of business development take sides and are in line with the vision of developing unplanned tourism business in accelerating procedures to become an established and legal ecotourism and in accordance with sustainability aspects (ecological aspects, social aspects, and environmental aspects). economy).

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN WISATA BAHARI BERDASARKAN ANALISIS KESESUAIAN DAN DAYA DUKUNG WISATA BAHARI DI PANTAI PENIDA (CRYSTAL BAY)

Crystal Bay is one of the favorite tourist destinations for foreign tourists. This research aims to determine the suitability of marine tourism for snorkeling, diving, and beach recreation activities, measure the carrying capacity of nautical tourism, and formulate a strategy for developing marine tourism on Penida Beach. The method used to analyze the suitability of marine tourism is the concept of suitability by Yulianda et al. 2010, analysis of environmental carrying capacity according to Cifuentes, and formulation of a maritime tourism development strategy through SWOT. The results of the study of the suitability of marine tourism carried out by Penida Beach are in the S2 category with an IKW of 66.75% for snorkeling and diving of 64.81% and the beach recreation tourism category with an IKW value of 81.11%. The physical carrying capacity analysis calculation at Penida Beach showed that permitted tourist visits were for diving tourism activities of 5,082 people per year, snorkeling activities of 1,545,291 people per year, and beach recreation of 103,092 people per year. Analysis of the actual carrying capacity was obtained at 2,730 people per year for diving activities, snorkeling activities at 736,826 people per year, and beach recreation activities at 99,999 people per year. The practical tourism carrying capacity calculation results are 1815 people per year, 508,563 for snorkeling and beach recreation activities, and 68,970 people annually. Marine tourism development strategies include carrying out beach clean-up activities, monitoring and monitoring coral reef ecosystems, providing diving equipment, public education, rubbish bins, changing rooms, showers, clean water, signage, information, and selling areas. Souvenirs and wave break buildings to support the Nusa Penida Festival Event. Maximizing awig - awig, patrol facilities to be carried out daily, additional security facilities, and restrictions on tourist visits. They are conducting outreach to the community, requesting funds for developing tourism facilities, providing information related to the MPA, English language training, and preserving awig - awig. Keywords: tourism suitability; carrying capacity; sustainable tourism; SWOT

ANALISIS DAYA DUKUNG EKOWISATA HUTAN PINUS GLAGALINGGAH KECAMATAN KINTAMANI KABUPATEN BANGLI PROVINSI BALI

Glagalinggah Pine Forest Ecotourism is a tourist destination with its own uniqueness and characteristics in Kintamani District. The purpose of this study was to determine the ecological carrying capacity in Glagalinggah Pine Forest Ecotourism. The method used is the Cifuentes method. The calculation of carrying capacity is based on the vegetation factor that currently exists in Glagalinggah Pine Forest. The Shanon Wiener Biodiversity Index (H`) for vegetation was obtained at 0.81, which means that the diversity in the area is relatively low because there are only 3 dominant species, namely pine, puspa and kacretan. The results of the environmental carrying capacity assessment obtained environmental carrying capacity values, namely physical carrying capacity of 4,773 people/day, real carrying capacity of 649 people/day, and effective carrying capacity of 568 people/day. The level of perception of tourists and managers has a good number of scores. Currently, the number of tourists entering the Glagalinggah Pine Forest is 30 people/day, which is still below the effective carrying capacity threshold, so that tourist visits can still be increased while maintaining the sustainability of the forest. Keywords: Ecotourism; vegetation structure; perception; carrying capacity

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN OBJEK WISATA PANTAI PENIMBANGAN KABUPATEN BULELENG

The development of beach tourism can be utilized to encourage positive changes to the community's economy through employment opportunities, increasing income, and improving the quality of life of the community. This research was conducted at Penimbangan Beach, Bakti Seraga Village, Buleleng District. The potential attractions of Penimbangan Beach are diving, beach recreation, and swimming. Data collection to determine the condition of beach tourism through the carrying capacity of the area and development strategies carried out in February 2024. This study aims to determine the carrying capacity of the tourist attraction area and tourism development strategy of Penimbangan Beach. The method used is descriptive method with qualitative and quantitative approaches, and data analysis using SWOT analysis and DDK calculation. Based on the calculation of DDK on three tourist activities, namely diving as many as 2 people / day, beach recreation as many as 202.88 people / day, and swimming 30.72 people / day. The results of the SWOT analysis obtained an aggressive strategy, namely increasing visitor comfort while conducting tourism activities and preserving nature by educating visitors about the importance of maintaining cleanliness, increasing promotion through information media such as websites, videos, brochures, posters containing information about the beauty of the underwater and the benefits of black sand, adding facilities and infrastructure to increase the interest of tourist visits, and building tourism facilities.

Determinant Factors Affecting the Number of Tourist Visits to Gili Trawangan, North Lombok

This research aims to determine the effect of tourist income, travel time, travel costs on the number of tourist visits to Gili Trawangan. Data collection was carried out using primary data (questionnaires) which were filled out by visitors to tourist attractions on Gili Trawangan. Data processing uses classical assumption tests (normality test, reliability test, heteroscedasticity test, multicollinearity test), multiple linear regression and hypothesis testing. The research results show that the coefficient of determination (R2) is 0.72. The research results simultaneously show that tourist income, travel time, travel costs and attractiveness have a significant effect on the number of tourist visits. The research results show that partially income, travel time, travel costs and attractiveness have a significant effect on the number of tourist visits. It is hoped that tourist attraction managers will continue to innovate so that they always have attractions that can make tourists come back to tourist attractions on Gili Trawangan.

From Crisis to Growth: A Digital Platform Strategy for Tanjung Lesung SEZ Using the SOAR Framework (2018-2024)

Tanjung Lesung, Indonesia's first Tourism Special Economic Zone (SEZ), suffered setbacks from the 2018 tsunami and the COVID-19 pandemic. These crises led to decreased tourist visits, raising safety concerns and impacting the area’s image. Thus, this study explores the role of digital platform-based promotion in revitalizing Tanjung Lesung SEZ by assessing the effectiveness of Tanjung Lesung’s official digital channels in rebuilding its brand, enhancing engagement, and attracting visitors as well as using the SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results) framework to develop actionable strategies that contribute to an enhanced digital marketing strategy for Tanjung Lesung. This research is a descriptive qualitative method, incorporating surveys and interviews from the Penta helix point of view and undertaking digital analytics. This study found that word-of-mouth remains a powerful tool in attracting visitors to Tanjung Lesung. Thus, the findings suggest that leveraging personal recommendations from friends and family contributes significantly to building a positive reputation. Therefore, The digital strategy encourages visitors to share their experiences online, further amplifying word-of-mouth impact and building community trust

Peran Word of Mouth Promotion Terhadap Keputusan Berkunjung Wisata Ke Desa Rancakalong: Survey Terdadap Wisatawan Domestik yang Berkunjung Wisata Ke Desa Rancakalong

Word of mouth is a type of promotion that can be carried out by every industry and every background, by doing promotion, it will make visitors interested and make a decision to visist if the informant conveys it attractively to the listeners. Word of mouth has five indicators, which are talkers, topics, tools, talkingpart, and tracking. The study analyzed word of mouth promotion as a variable X with visiting decisions as variable Y. This study aims to describe and detail the role of word of mouth promotion on the decision to visit tourism to Rancakalong Village. The type of research used is quantitative research with a descriptuve approach and this research is included in corralation research. This research uses a survey method with probability sampling method, with a total of 100 respondents who have visited Rancakalong Village. This study found that word of mouth promotion has a role in tourist visiting decisions and the media is efficient in implementing word of mouth promotion on visiting decisions. And tourists also agree that many tourists visit when an event is held in Rancakalong Village.

Pengaruh Citra Destinasi Terhadap Niat Berkunjung Kembali di Pantai Samudera Baru Karawang

Tourism for most individuals is an unavoidable need, entertainment needs ranging from traveling to various tourist attractions, as well as culinary delights in various regions in the province, one of which is West Java province which has 290 tourist attractions spread across 27 cities. and district. Of the many tourist attractions in the province of West Java, one of them is the city and district of Karawang which has diverse tourism potential such as: natural, artificial, cultural, religious and historical tourism. One of the natural attractions in Karawang Regency is the new ocean beach. Destination image is a person's perception of products, objects and behavior, as well as events that are driven by beliefs, feelings and a series of goals for a particular destination or tourist trip. Destination image is able to influence tourists. with the intention of visiting again. The aim of this research is to determine the influence of destination image on intention to revisit Karawang's new ocean beach. This research uses descriptive and verification analysis with a quantitative approach. Research data was taken directly using a questionnaire from 100 respondents from New Ocean Beach tourists using a purposive sampling technique and then analyzed using SPSS. The research results show that the image of the destination has a positive and significant influence, namely 62%, on the intention to visit again. The better the image of the dining destination, the more tourist visits to the new ocean beach Karawang will increase. It is hoped that future researchers can add other variables that can influence the intention to visit again, such as facility variables, destination quality and tourist attractions. Apart from that, future research will use qualitative methods to get more varied results.

Human Impacts and Larger Geographic Area Explain the Highest Number of Non‐Native Species of Freshwater Fishes Into Brazilian Protected Area

ABSTRACTNon‐native species represent a significant threat to biodiversity, particularly in aquatic environments where they are often introduced for purposes such as fishing or the aquarium trade. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of isolation and the size of federal protected areas (PAs) on the number of non‐native and native freshwater fish species in Brazilian PAs. Data from Brazilian PAs were gathered, including year of creation, buffer of human impacts around the PA, PA categories, coverage by freshwater, tourist visits, sampling sites, geographical coordinates (predictor variables) and information on the number of non‐native and native freshwater fish species (response variables). Linear regression analysis was employed to examine the influence of predictor variables on the number of non‐native and native fish species. A total of 33 different non‐native fish species were identified, with Poecilia reticulata, Hyphessobrycon eques, Hoplias lacerda and Cichla kelberi being the most widespread, occurring in 15, 7, 5 and 4 distinct PAs, respectively. The overall fish biodiversity within PAs encompassed 2670 species, with the National Park of Anavilhanas and the Environmental Protection Area of Ilha e Várzea do Paraná exhibiting the highest species richness. Greater human impact, larger coverage by freshwater and increased sampling effort were positively correlated with the number of recorded non‐native species. Factors such as year of creation, type of PA and tourist visitation did not have a significant effect. In contrast, native species exhibited a higher number of occurrences in PAs with lower human impact, longer histories, larger freshwater coverage areas and more extensive sampling efforts. These findings underscore the necessity for comprehensive management strategies to mitigate the impact of non‐native species on biodiversity within PAs.

Komunikasi Pemasaran dalam Meningkatkan Kunjungan Wisatawan: Studi Kasus Wisata Jasmineparkind Kab. Tangerang

Marketing communication is a means by which companies inform, persuade and increase consumers directly or indirectly about the products, brands or services they sell. The aim of this research was to determine the marketing communications carried out by Jasminepark in increasing tourist visits and the obstacles and supporters in increasing tourist visits. This research uses the IMC (Integrated Marketing Communication) theory with 5 elements, namely advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling, and direct marketing. This research used a descriptive qualitative method by interviewing 5 informants, namely, Jasminepark marketing, Jasminepark Supervisor, and 3 visitors. Data collection techniques used in research are interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this research show that Jasminepark's marketing communications in increasing tourist visits use Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC). This increases the number of tourist visits to Jasmineparkind.

Pemanfaatan Media Promosi sebagai Sarana Pemasaran Pariwisata Festival Budaya Peh Cun di Kota Tangerang Tahun 2024

The Peh Cun Festival is one of the cultural traditions brought by ethnic Chinese who came to Indonesia, the Cisadane River Peh Cun Festival itself is one of the oldest festivals in Indonesia. This festival is one of the big and lively cultural tourism agendas because there are various interesting event activities presented, the Peh Cun media can be said to be lacking in terms of promotion, especially in promotion using existing digital media. So, promotions need to be carried out to increase the number of tourist visits. This study aims to determine how to utilize effective Promotional Media in Marketing the Peh Cun Cultural Festival in Tangerang City. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method, with data collection techniques using interviews, observations and documentation. The results of the study show that the Tourism Communication used by the Boen Tek Bio Association in promoting the 2024 Peh Cun Festival includes Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC). This implementation can be seen from the use of Print Media, Outdoor Media, Electronic Media and Content on Social Media. Inhibiting factors in the 2024 Peh Cun Festival activities are time constraints and natural factors, while supporting factors include full support from the City Government, local television and radio stations, surrounding communities, and the local community.