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Tourism is now a sector that is experiencing rapid growth supported by developments in information and communication technology. One of the potential tourism destinations in Palembang is the "Punti Kayu" City Forest. However, marketing is still less than optimal. This research aims to explore the implementation of digital marketing in increasing tourist visits to the "Punti Kayu" City Forest. Through a qualitative approach, data is collected through observation, interviews and documentation studies. The results show that digital marketing plays an important role in increasing the visibility of the "Punti Kayu" City Forest in the eyes of the public, especially the younger generation. Social media content strategies, promotion through influencers, and search engine optimization (SEO) are implemented to increase brand awareness and visits. Obstacles such as lack of resources and training become obstacles in its implementation. However, with cooperation between stakeholders and the use of appropriate technology, the potential of the "Punti Kayu" City Forest as a leading tourist destination in Palembang can be achieved. The implementation of digital marketing in tourism marketing for the "Punti Kayu" City Forest shows that technological adaptation in the tourism sector is a necessity in the current digital era.

This study aims to find out: The Effect of Leadership Managerial Ability and Innovative Behavior on Employee Performance at the Tourism and Creative Economy Office of East Kolaka Regency. This research uses an approach with quantitative methods. Data collection in this study used observation, documentation and questionnaires. The population in this study is all employees of the Koltim Tourism and Creative Economy Office. While the sample of this study amounted to 34 employees by determining samples using census techniques. Testing research instruments using validity and reliability tests with SPSS 25.0. The data analysis technique used in this study is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on Partial Least Square (PLS) through measurement model test (outer model) and structural model testing (inner model) with Smart-PLS 4.0. Based on the results of the study, it is known that the variable of Managerial Ability of Leaders has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance which is indicated by a P-Value value of 0.011. As well as the variable Innovative Behavior has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance, this is indicated by a P-Value value of 0.000.