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This study aims to overhaul the conventional understanding of tourism through a missiological lens, by positioning social interactions at the Parbubu Tarutung Soda Water Tourism Object as the locus of Missio Dei (God's Mission) manifestation. Amidst the tendency of modern humans to be trapped in egocentrism, alienation, and minimal openness due to secular routines, God is present with a mission to transform human relations. Using a qualitative descriptive-theological method, this study analyzes three axes of social interaction (inter-tourists, tourists-managers, and tourists-local communities). The results of field research indicate that although the pattern of interaction between visitors is still minimalist and egocentric-group due to a purely physical recreation orientation, there is a strong spiritual modality in the service aspect (hospitality) of the managers that reflects the restoration of the image of God (Imago Dei). The absence of social conflict and the presence of sincere hospitality are identified not merely as business strategies, but as real implications of the work of the Holy Spirit who precedes the church (prevenient grace) in destroying human egoism. This study concludes that tourism can be an eschatological means by which social interactions are transformed into encounters that bring about God's Shalom, meaning that tourism can be a way to bring about God's peace through authentic encounters between tourists, rather than simply ordinary tourist transactions. The author recommends the reconstruction of public spaces in this destination as inclusive communal spaces that facilitate reconciliation and social transformation.

Nature tourism is one of the sectors that plays an important role in supporting the development of regional tourism, including in Lahat Regency, which has significant waterfall tourism potential. Currently, many visitors share their reviews and experiences through digital platforms such as Google Maps. This review can be used as a source of information to understand the public's evaluation of the quality of tourist attractions. This study aims to examine public perception of tourist attractions in Lahat Regency using the Support Vector Machine (SVM) method. Research data were collected through scraping from Google Maps, totaling 500 reviews from five tourist attractions, namely Curup Maung, Curup Buluh, Senyawe Waterfall, Panjang Waterfall, and Green Canyon. The research stages include data preprocessing, consisting of cleaning, case folding, normalization, tokenization, stopword removal, and stemming. After that, feature extraction was carried out using the TF-IDF method and the classification process using the SVM algorithm. Based on the research results, the Support Vector Machine (SVM) method is able to perform sentiment classification quite well, although the accuracy level varies for each tourist attraction. Curup Maung and Panjang Waterfall achieved the highest accuracy level of 90%. Nevertheless, most visitor reviews were dominated by negative sentiments. This indicates that there are still several aspects that need to be improved, particularly related to tourist facilities and services. This research is expected to serve as a consideration for tourism managers and local governments in efforts to improve management quality as well as the development of tourism in Lahat Regency.

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of Palangka Raya City Regional Regulation Number 9 of 2024 concerning Tourism Villages at the Sei Batu tourist attraction in Sei Gohong Village, with a primary focus on facility maintenance and the development of the local community’s creative economy. In addition, this study seeks to understand the extent to which the policy is able to encourage community participation in managing tourism potential in a sustainable manner. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach through field observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation, with informants purposively selected from management, local government, and community elements. The results indicate that the implementation of the policy has not been optimal, as reflected in weak communication among stakeholders, limited human and financial resources, low commitment among implementers, and ineffective institutional coordination. Furthermore, the lack of regular monitoring and evaluation has also slowed the achievement of policy objectives. This condition has led to neglected tourism facilities and the underdevelopment of local creative economy products as part of community empowerment efforts. These findings indicate a gap between the formulated policy and the reality of its implementation in the field. Therefore, comprehensive improvements are needed in aspects of communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure, accompanied by enhanced collaboration among relevant stakeholders, so that the objectives of community-based tourism development can be achieved sustainably and provide tangible benefits to the local community

This community service research is about the creation of Taman Kita “Taman Dusun Sudimampir” as an artificial tourism to utilize local potential implemented in Kaliangsana Village, Kalijati District, Subang Regency. This artificial tourism destination is one of the incidental activity programs carried out by the Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering Study Program, University of Subang together with the community in Sudimampir Hamlet in an effort to increase environmental attractiveness while encouraging the economic growth of the local community. Sudimampir Hamlet is located in Kaliangsana Village and has beautiful and strategic natural conditions, but has not been optimally managed as a tourist destination. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an area in the form of a thematic park that can function as a means of recreation, education, and community empowerment. The method of implementation of this research activity includes the stages of planning, preparation, implementation, and management of the park. The concept of the park is educational and family-friendly nature tourism by providing various facilities such as flower gardens, children's play areas, photo spots, gazebos, and educational gardens. In addition, this park also involves active community participation in the management and development of micro-enterprises. The expected results of the development of this park are the creation of comfortable green open spaces, increased tourist visits, and the opening of new business opportunities for the surrounding community. Thus, Sudimampir Hamlet Park is expected to become a sustainable tourist attraction and provide social, economic, and environmental benefits.

Belawa Village, located in Lemahabang District, Cirebon Regency, West Java, is famous for the Labi-labi Belawa tourist attraction. This study aims to develop a sustainable tourism village at the Cikuya Tourist Attraction in Belawa Village. This model is expected to be an integrated solution to support the implementation of sustainable tourism. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with quantitative data analysis. The results of the study show that the implementation of sustainable tourism in Cikuya is evident through environmental preservation and the conservation of the Belawa turtle habitat. Although the management is not yet optimal, there are practices of utilizing organic waste, such as chicken manure for animal feed and coconut shells for souvenirs, supporting the circular economy concept. Community participation in cultural activities also supports the social and cultural aspects of sustainable tourism, although it is still incidental and has not yet been programmed sustainably. However, the implementation of sustainable tourism in Cikuya is not yet fully optimal, despite having strong natural and conservation potential. Structural and operational barriers, such as accessibility, human resources, institutional governance, economy, socio-culture, and policy support, affect the effectiveness of applying sustainability principles.

The development of science and technology has encouraged the utilization of graph theory in solving optimization problems, particularly in transportation systems and tourism route planning. Medan City, as a metropolitan area with dense road networks and widely dispersed tourist destinations, faces challenges in selecting efficient travel routes. This research aims to determine the optimal route between tourist destinations in Medan City using the Minimum Spanning Tree (MST) method with Prim’s Algorithm. The research was conducted using a weighted graph modeling approach, where each tourist destination is represented as a vertex and the distance between destinations is represented as an edge weight. Distance data and estimated travel time were obtained through digital mapping using Google Maps and then analyzed through iterations of Prim’s Algorithm to produce a minimum spanning tree without forming cycles. The results show that all 23 tourist destinations are successfully connected in a single MST structure with a minimum total distance of 68.97 km and a travel time of approximately 199 minutes or 3 hours and 19 minutes. This model is expected to serve as a reference for tourism planning and support urban transportation efficiency based on mathematical computation.

Nirun Beach is located in Ohoi Elaar, Southeast Maluku Regency, and has become one of the prominent tourist destinations. This research aims to identify the factors affecting tourists’ interest in visiting Nirun Beach in Ohoi Elaar Ngursoin, Southeast Maluku Regency, and to determine the most dominant factor. The research method used is a quantitative method with a questionnaire instrument using a Likert scale, involving 100 tourist respondents. The research results show that the factors affecting tourists’ interest include economic factors (70%), environmental factors (84.75%), technology and social media (77.31%), accessibility and infrastructure (71.12%), and the interest in visiting (79%). Among these five factors, the environmental factor scored the highest, indicating that the beauty and sustainability of Nirun Beach’s nature are the main attraction for tourists. The conclusion of this study is that, although other factors such as the economy, accessibility, and infrastructure have an impact, the environmental aspect remains the dominant factor. The recommendations from this study are the need for improvements in facilities, accessibility, tourism promotion through social media, and involving the local community in tourism management to increase the appeal of Nirun Beach.

Barru Regency tourism has a variety of tourist attractions, but information related to the location and potential of tourism has not been digitally integrated, making it difficult for tourists and the government to access data. This study aims to design and build a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) that can map the location of tourist attractions in Barru Regency interactively, easily accessible, and equipped with supporting information in the form of descriptions, types of tourism, photos, and travel routes. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the stages of tourist attraction surveys, interface design, feature development, and system testing. The results of the study are in the form of a website "Web-Based Geographic Information System for Mapping Tourist Attractions in Barru Regency" which is able to present tourist information systematically and easily understood. The conclusion of this study shows that the developed system can be a supporting medium in disseminating tourism information, helping tourists find tourist locations, and supporting the local government in managing and developing the tourism sector based on spatial data. This application also has the potential to be an educational and promotional tool to increase tourist visits to Barru Regency  

This think about focuses to analyze the affect of traveler attractions, Advancement, and facilities on the choice to visit the Saung Z guest interest in Karang Tanding Town, Empat Lawang Run the show. This consider is impelled by the potential of sharia tourism as an effort to make neighborhood tourism that prioritizes Islamic values. This consider livelihoods fundamental data with a quantitative approach. The people in this consider is generally 18,000 visitors per year. The reviewing of this consider was carried out by purposive testing with a include up to of 100 respondents going to the guest interest. The examination methodology utilized in this consider is authenticity testing, faithful quality, classical assumption testing, and hypothesis testing utilizing IBM SPSS 22 examination. The results of this study show that tourist attractions, promotions, and facilities have a positive and significant influence on the decision to visit. The proposals of the comes around of this consider are the noteworthiness of more fruitful constrained time strategies, most extraordinary organization of traveler attractions and making strides the quality of workplaces that back guest reassurance in the midst of their visits and to draw in guest captivated This ask approximately is expected to contribute to the advancement of the tourism fragment, especially in Empat Lawang Run the show.

The Salib Kasih tourist attraction is one of the leading potential tourist attractions in North Tapanuli district which offers spiritual tourism as well as natural and cultural panoramas. The purpose of this research is to determine the Development Strategy for the Salib Kasih tourist attraction. Salib Kasih is a tourist attraction created to commemorate the services of Christian missionary from Germany Ingwer Ludwig Nommensen who began his mission in Batak Land and is where Ingwer Ludwig Nommensen looked towards Rura Silindung below. This research uses qualitative research methods, with data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation of several informants, namely the Tourism and Tourism Office and tourism business actors. Through the results of research conducted by the author, the development strategy for the Salib Kasih tourist attraction carried out by the Tourism Office is to improve facilities, add facilities, collaborate with other agencies and carry out promotions to increase the attractiveness of the Salib Kasih tourist attraction.  

This research aims to determine the strategy for developing the Aek Parsariran bathing tourist attraction and the supporting and inhibiting factors for developing the Aek Parsariran bathing tourist attraction. This research uses qualitative research methods with a descriptive approach and data collection techniques through observation, documentation and interviews with eleven informants. The results of this research describe that the government has a strategy in developing the Aek Parsariran Baths tourist attraction through four main programs, namely: Completing Attractions, Improving Facilities, Creating Prohibition Holes, Providing Services.

This study aims to analyze the relationship between the establishment of the Menara Pandang tourist attraction and the increase in the number of tourist visits to the Salib Kasih tourist destination. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation with several informants, namely the Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) of Salib Kasih and Menara Pandang, the Tourism Office of North Tapanuli, tourism workers, local business actors, and visiting tourists. The results of the study show that the establishment of Menara Pandang has a significant relationship with the increase in tourist visits to Salib Kasih. This relationship can be seen from the growth in the number of tourists coming after the development of the new facility, namely Menara Pandang. Supporting factors of this relationship include the proximity of the two tourist sites, the development of integrated tour packages, active promotion through social media, and support from the local government in providing facilities and infrastructure. With this integration, tourists who previously only visited Salib Kasih are now encouraged to also enjoy the attraction of Menara Pandang, thus extending their length of stay and giving a positive impact on the local economy. Furthermore, this study also found that the existence of Menara Pandang strengthens the image of Salib Kasih as a religious tourism destination as well as natural tourism with its unique features and attractions. Therefore, the development of additional strategic tourist attractions can be an effective step in increasing both attractiveness and the number of tourist visits, especially in religious and nature-based destinations. This research emphasizes the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in sustainable tourism development.

Semarang City, as one of Indonesia's leading tourist destinations, faces challenges in enhancing its appeal through effective digital marketing strategies. This Community Service (PKM) program aims to provide mentoring and training to tourism managers and MSMEs around six leading destinations: Lawang Sewu, Sam Poo Kong Temple, the Old Town area, Saloka Theme Park, the Grand Mosque of Central Java, and Gedong Songo Temple. The program focuses on strengthening the capacity of the community and tourism managers to utilize digital technology as a promotional tool and to increase competitiveness. The PKM implementation method includes Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), digital marketing training, and intensive mentoring in content creation and online platform utilization. Furthermore, this program utilizes surveys, interviews, and secondary data analysis from various sources to strengthen the design of a digital promotion strategy based on local potential. A participatory approach is implemented so that the community, tourism managers, and MSMEs are actively involved in the planning and evaluation process of the program.

Base-G Beach is a tourist attraction located in North Jayapura District, Jayapura City, managed by the local community who hold customary land rights. This study aims to assess the economic impact of Base-G Beach using the multiplier effect analysis and to evaluate service quality based on the perceptions of visitors, business actors, and workers using a Likert scale. The assessment of six service aspects revealed that most were rated as very good, except for the availability of toilets and electricity, which still require attention. Regarding the economic impact, the Keynesian Income Multiplier calculation yielded a value of 0.27, indicating that the economic impact of this tourist attraction is still suboptimal. This value is below 1, meaning the tourism sector at Base-G Beach has not yet had a significant influence on the local economy. However, the Income Multiplier Ratios for Type I and Type II were 1.09 and 1.11, respectively, indicating a positive economic connection (≥1) between the tourism sector and the local economy. This suggests that there is potential for greater economic impact if the tourism sector is further developed. Nevertheless, the low Keynesian multiplier value indicates the need to strengthen the link between the tourism sector and the local economy. Therefore, it is recommended that the development of Base-G Beach tourism focus on improving infrastructure, particularly the provision of essential facilities such as toilets and electricity. Additionally, efforts should be made to expand the local economic network directly connected to the tourism sector. Improving service quality and developing infrastructure will help increase the economic impact of the tourist attraction, open new business opportunities, and provide greater benefits to the welfare of the surrounding community of Base-G Beach.

Era baru dan alih fungsi bangunan membawa dampak perubahan pada fasad bangunan dari langgam arsitektur aslinya, hal tersebut juga terjadi di Jalan Malioboro yang merupakan kawasan Cagar Budaya dan tujuan wisata. Kajian Langgan Arsitektur Fasad Bangunan Sisi barat Jalan Malioboro adalah bagian dari upaya pemerintah untuk mempertankan nilai historis kawasan dan mengembalikan visual arsitektur yang berada di poros imajiner Sumbu Filosofis. Penelitian ini berdasar pada sebuah kajian yang bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis langgam Arsitektur fasad bangunan komersial khususnya di sisi Barat Jalan Malioboro. Dari penelitian ini diharapkan bisa memberikan kontribusi dalam menghasilkan suatu dokumen perencanaan teknis fasad sumbu filosofi yang sesuai dengan langgam arsitektur aslinya. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif analitik, yaitu sebuah metode yang memberikan gambaran atau mendeskripsikan detail dari objek penelitian, dimana dalam prosesnya dimulai dengan mengumpulkan data-data melalui observasi lapangan, dokumentasi visual, dan studi literatur. Sedangkan analisis, dilakukan terhadap elemen-elemen fasad bangunan yang meliputi elemen bentuk, ornamen, komposisi simetri, irama, geometri, unsur warna, pintu, jendela dan bentuk atap bangunan.

Kota Bandar Lampung merupakan sebuah kota yang terletak di Provinsi Lampung, Lampung merupakan Provinsi yang terletak di ujung selatan Pulau Sumatera sekaligus menjadi pintu gerbang antar Pulau Jawad an Pulau Sumatera dan dijuluki sebagai kota “Tapis Berseri” menggambarkan kota yang aman, patuh, sejahtera, bersih, sehat dan indah. Pada tahun 2023 jumlah wisatawan mencapai 13,7 juta jiwa meningkat 25% dibandingkan tahun 2022. Berdasarkan dari data Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) kunjungan wisatawan tahun 2024 tercatat sejumlah 17,8 juta jiwa dengan peningkatan 25% dari target yang di tetapkan oleh pemerintah Provinsi Lampung. Dengan ini menunjukan bahwa perkembangan sektor pariwisata di Lampung terus menunjukan tren positif dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, dengan ini hotel-hotel berbintang dan penginapan terus bertambah sering kali membuat wisatawan sulit dalam menentukan pilihan hotel. Dengan adanya penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempermudah wisatawan dalam memilih hotel dengan menerapkan metode Analythic Hierarchy Process (AHP) dan Elimination and Choice Expressing Reality (ELECTRE) dalam proses pemilihan hotel yang relavan di Bandar Lampung. Pemilihan hotel yang tepat membutuhkan pertimbangan berbagai kriteria seperti harga, fasilitas, lokasi, dan pelayanan. Dengan menggunakan metode AHP dan ELECTRE hasil yang diperoleh nanti yaitu memberikan rekomendasi hotel yang optimal berdasarkan perbandingan alternatif yang ada. Penelitian ini diharapakan dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam Sistem Pengambilan Keputusan (SPK) yang lebih efisien dan objektif dalam pemilihan hotel di Bandar Lampung.

This research was conducted in December 2024 - January 2025. This study aims to: (1). Determine visitor perceptions of the Attractions, Facilities, and Services at the Mountain Valley tourist attraction in the Tea Plantation Agrotourism, Kabawetan District, Kepahiang Regency. (2). Determine the effect of Attractions, Facilities, and Services at the Mountain Valley tourist attraction in the Tea Plantation Agrotourism, Kabawetan District, Kepahiang Regency on tourist visits. The data analysis method used in this study is the descriptive method, multiple linear regression analysis and the T test. In this study, the researcher used a random sampling technique, namely taking samples randomly. The Probability technique is a sampling technique that provides an equal opportunity for each element to be selected as a respondent member. Respondents in this study were measured using the Slovin formula with a tolerance limit of error (10%). Based on the results and discussion, it can be concluded that the perception of visitors to the Mountain Valley Tourism Object in Kabawetan District, Kepahiang Regency, most of the overall chose the category "AGREE"

This study aims to describe the forms of community participation and analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors in the preservation of the Wolotopo Traditional Village tourism site, located in Ende Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study method, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and documentation involving purposively selected key informants, including traditional leaders, village officials, local residents, and representatives from the Tourism Office. The findings indicate that community participation comprises four main forms: psychological (idea contribution), physical (labor), material (goods), and financial (monetary) participation. Psychological participation remains limited due to low cultural literacy and a lack of participatory space, while other forms of participation demonstrate more active community involvement in cultural and environmental preservation efforts. Supporting factors include strong social solidarity, collective programs such as the “Clean Friday” initiative, and institutional collaboration, whereas obstacles consist of inadequate infrastructure, economic dependence on the primary sector, and limited human resource capacity in tourism management. Therefore, the preservation of Wolotopo Traditional Village requires a sustainable, collaborative approach grounded in community empowerment, local economic strengthening, and the enhancement of social and cultural competencies.

This research was conducted in February-April 2025 at the Tebing Suban Tourism, Talang Ulu Village, East Curup, Selupu Rejang District, Rejang Lebong Regency. So the purpose of this study was to determine visitor satisfaction with the services of the Tebing Suban tourist attraction, Rejang Lebong Regency. The method used in this sampling was by Accidental Sampling, a sampling technique based on coincidence, namely anyone who accidentally meets the researcher can be used as a sample, if it is considered that the person who happened to be met is suitable as a data source. The data analysis method used is quantitative descriptive and data processing is carried out using the help of the SPSS (Statistical Program for Social Science) and Microsoft Excel applications which are presented in the form of tables and tabulations, then data measurements are carried out with visitor satisfaction tools, namely Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) and Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI). the results of the research that has been done, then several conclusions can be drawn, namely the results of the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) based on the Cartesian diagram show that of the 20 service performance attributes of the Tebing Suban Tourism Object, there are 5 attributes that are considered very important and are the main priority in determining visitor satisfaction. Based on the calculation of the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI), the satisfaction index value is 79.36%. This value is obtained from the Weighted Score divided by the Likert Scale value range.

Aspects of environmental sanitation and hygiene at the Soda Water Bath tourism object still do not meet operational standards in terms of the environment of the tourist attraction, food and drink and there is a lack of knowledge about environmental hygiene and sanitation at the tourist attraction. This research aims to obtain an overview of the implementation of sanitation facilities in public baths in the Tarutung Soda Water Baths tourist attraction area. The research method used is descriptive with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques include observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation with data analysis techniques in the form of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research indicate that the management of sanitation facilities at the Tarutung soda water baths is still very poor and needs improvement to ensure environmental cleanliness. The environmental sanitation management techniques implemented by the management start from inadequate planning and maintenance, lack of provision of rubbish bins in the tourist area, lack of cleanliness in the bathroom area resulting in an unpleasant odor in the area near the bath, lack of a special room for changing clothes. for tourists, as well as food sanitation that still does not meet standard food sanitation requirements. The author hopes that the management of the Soda Water Baths tourist attraction can improve the condition of the tourist attraction's sanitation facilities, so that paying attention to cleanliness will create comfort for visitors, because the better the sanitation facilities at a tourist attraction, the higher the level of comfort for tourists.