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The development of Ketapanrame Tourism Village poses both challenges and opportunities that require comprehensive and sustainable strategies. This article analyzes the implementation of the Pentahelix Method in the context of developing this tourism village. The Local Government (Pemda) plays a crucial role in providing regulations, infrastructure, and financial support. Media serves as a primary tool for promoting the tourism village, with diversified efforts through print and digital media, as well as collaborations with the private sector. The Village Government (Pemdes) holds a strategic position in community empowerment and the development of tourism facilities. Associations, as representatives of the industrial sector, support village development through financial contributions and assistance. In conclusion, the development of Ketapanrame Tourism Village through the Pentahelix Method serves as an example of how cross-sector collaboration can create sustainable tourism growth and have a positive impact on the local community.

In Indonesia, tourism still has an important role in supporting national development. Morotai Island as a border area has a huge local potential in mining, farming, plantation, including human resources and tourism. Therefore, this research aimed to provide a recommendation for tourism development and so that to improve tourism competitiveness, particularly tourism activity conducted by tourists, based on SWOT analysis. This research used descriptive qualitative method. The research location was in the territory of Daruba, South Morotai, Morotai Island District, North Maluku Province. The data were obtained by doing observation, interview and literature study. In the interview part, some staff of Tourism Board and local people became the sources through focus group discussion and direct interview referred to purposive sampling technique. The SWOT analysis shows that Morotai Island District has nature beauty and War World II historical ruins as the strength. Those still have a huge opportunity to develop so that to revive the tourist activity there. Not to mention, Kelapa Bido as an endemic plant in Morotai Island District. Based on the SWOT analysis and observation, the recommendations for tourism activity are managing tour packages, agrotourism and digital tourism via augmented and virtual reality.  

A tourist area is a valuable asset for a region, which not only provides sustainable economic potential, but also reflects and promotes its rich cultural, natural and historical heritage. Along with developments over time, changes in tourist behavior patterns, and demands for more memorable tourist experiences, developing tourist areas has become very important. The Marimbunna tourist attraction is a tourist destination that offers typical Toraja cultural heritage, especially in the form of burial or funeral tourism. The aim of this tourist area development innovation program is to create tourism destinations that are sustainable, competitive and attractive for tourists. The methods used in this service are field observation, interviews with the community, identifying problems and determining work objectives. The results of the work program activities include comparative studies, improvements to facilities and infrastructure, site cleaning, and outreach about the importance of preserving cultural tourism objects.

Tourism villages have become a major concern in efforts to develop local economies and preserve culture in many regions. Tongkonan Karuaya is one of the tourist attractions in Lembang Tumbang Datu. Visitors can use this area to get to know the typical Toraja customs and culture. This article aims to analyze the development of the Karuaya tourist attraction as a potential tourist destination to support the local economy. The research method used is a qualitative approach by collecting data through interviews, field observations and analysis of related documents. The research results show that the Karuaya tourist attraction has a variety of attractions and cultural heritage. However, challenges such as limited facilities, lack of promotion and the need for infrastructure improvements still need to be addressed. This research underlines the importance of collaboration between local communities and the private sector to optimize the potential of the Karuaya tourist attraction as a sustainable economic resource and utilizing technology such as social media can be an effective tool for introduce the Tongkonan Karuaya tourist attraction to a wide audience, increase its attractiveness, and improve.

This research examines human resource development strategies in the tourism sector from the perspective of developing regional tourism potential. The existence of human resources is thought to play an important role in tourism development. Tourism human resources include tourists/tourists or as workers (employment). This research uses a qualitative approach, namely an inductive approach. This type of research is categorized as descriptive research. The research results show that the management, development and financing of tourist areas requires the support of many stakeholders (public, private and society) so that the process can run smoothly. The success of developing this area is also greatly influenced by conditions of security and political stability, the carrying capacity of human resources who have appropriate skills both in terms of quality and quantity.

Studies on positioning and branding strategies for East Manggarai Tourism Destinations are currently very limited. Previous studies were conducted only partially and focused only on tourist attractions. On the other hand, the high gap between domestic and foreign tourist visits is nearly 10.000 times. Foreign tourist visits have not yet reached a significant number. However, East Manggarai has tremendous tourism potential with 118 tourist attractions spread across four strategic tourism areas in the region. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the positioning and branding strategies of East Manggarai Tourism Destinations by mapping tourism market segmentation trends. Designed with a quantitative descriptive approach, questionnaires were distributed to tourists accidentally encountered in the field. The branding formulation "Keep Exploring The Dangerous Golden Dragon in the World" is expected to strengthen the image of East Manggarai Tourism Destinations as a competitive new brand and supports the image of tourism in East Nusa Tenggara as The New Tourism Territory.    

The province of Bali, Indonesia, as a tropical destination with abundant natural resources, exhibits a serious focus on the agriculture and livestock sectors. The Simantri program, as a local government innovation, aims to accelerate the adoption of agricultural technology in rural communities. Bio gas, as a renewable energy alternative, emerges as a crucial solution amid the challenges posed by unsustainable fossil fuels. The Simantri Farmers Group in Br. Sandakan, Sulangai Village, faces challenges in introducing their bio gas products to the community. In the Community Service activity, a documentary video was created as an effective informational medium, successfully introducing, enhancing understanding, and raising awareness about the use of bio gas among the community. The video not only promoted the product but also strengthened the role of Simantri in village development and tourism potential. The success of this activity reaffirms that utilizing video-based informational media is an effective step in introducing innovations, enhancing understanding, and supporting the well-being of the local community.

Pariwisata merupakan salah satu sumber pendapatan bagi daerah yang memiliki lokasi objek wisata dengan mengembangkan potensi pariwisata sebagai salah satu upaya mengoptimalkan pendapatan daerah. Umumnya Kawasan wisata memiliki ciri khas tersendiri sehingga penyediaan sarana dan prasarana maupun hiburan atau wahana wisatanya berkaitan agar dapat dinikmati pada Kawasan tersebut. Untuk atraksi pariwisata masih perlu adanya pengembangan fasilitas penunjang potensi pariwisata pada kawasan ini. Metode penelitian diawali dengan mengumpulkan data lapangan, kemudian melakukan tinjauan Pustaka mengenai daya tarik objek wisata Benteng Kastela. Konsep dasar pada fasilitas ini yang didapatkan adalah “Memoria Heroic dan Nostalgia” dengan konsep pendekatan Memorabilia. Konsep memorabilia diterapkan dengan merencanakan gaya dan karakter visual bangunan. Konsep ini diharapkan dapat memaknai lokasi Benteng Kastela sebagai lokasi yang historical dan potensi daya tarik wisatawan. Adapun penerapan konsep memorabilia dalam pengembangan fasilitas penunjang ini berupa gubahan massa, bentuk aktifitas, dan penonjolan gaya arsitektur beserta ciri dan karakter gaya arsitektur tersebut.

Development communication is a scientific discipline and communication practice in the context of developing countries, especially communication activities for planned social change. The priority of developments is activities to educate and motivate the community. In a board sense, development communication includes  the role and function of communication between all parties involved in development efforts. In this case, researchers got results from The Asam Beetle Crocodile Park in Medan. Not only that, the park has received official permission from the tourism office and currently its existence is very well known to the wider community, even to people outside Sumatera.

The role of the local government of North Sumatra province in the development of Tortor Toba dance and gordang sambilan dance as performing arts that are expressions of traditional culture. EBT (traditional cultural expression) is a form of traditional intellectual property. Tortor is a dance, but the meaning more than the movements states that Tortor is a medium of communication, where through the movements displayed there will be interaction between participation in ceremonies, weddings, and also welcome. On the other hand, the lack of attention of the Indonesian government makes the Tortor dance has no copyright protection, therefore the author is interested in conducting further research on legal protection of the Tortor dance, the important role of the local government of North Sumatra province and the solution that can be provided by the government to the problem of claiming tortor and gordang sambilan dances by neighboring countries. This research uses qualitative descriptive research methods, with normative-empirical legal research types. Data collection techniques are interviews, documentation and data sources from the North Sumatra Provincial Culture and Tourism Office and the owner of the Sihoda dance studio. The finding in this study is that legal protection for Tortor's dance has not provided legal certainty specifically for Tortor's own dance, but the law recognizes the existence of regional arts.  

Tourism is an economic activity or a series of coordinated activities aiming at meeting individual needs related to leisure and movement of people. Tourism sector is well known as the sector that has the largest contribution for foreign exchange in Indonesia. Development planning itself can be said as an alternative to the government in carrying out the task of realizing a change in certain areas to be able to catch up with other regions. The application of innovation aims to develop a renewal involving several stakeholders. Ecotourism is an innovation that can be applied in promoting development planning in a real context. The purpose of this research is to find out the scientific trend about development planning ecotourism by using bibliometric analysis through the VOSviewer application. This research uses qualitative research with a literature review approach. The results consist of mapping and clustering the results of previous research in the form of image visualization media with network and density mapping. Projections of development planning by creating ecotourism-based innovations have been carried out in various parts of the world. The existence of development and its linkage with the tourism sector makes a positive impact on people's lives, especially rural communities. Limitations of this study is that only correlations on the existence of development in the tourism sector are presented.

Medan Tuntungan Sub-district is one of the strategic areas in Medan City that has great potential in the development of the tourism sector. This research aims to identify and analyze the characteristics of tourism architecture and the attractiveness of tourist destinations in the area. The method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through literature study and observation of several leading tourist attractions, including Kenanga Garden, Royal Sumatra Golf Course, Rajasyah Outbound & Edu Center, and Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni. The results showed that each destination has its own charm in terms of attractions, accessibility, amenities, and ancillary facilities. The existence of adequate facilities and a natural atmosphere are the added value of these destinations. However, some locations still need improvement in terms of infrastructure and promotion. Therefore, collaboration between the government, tourism managers, and the community is needed to support the development of sustainable tourism in Medan Tuntungan Sub-district.

The development of coastal and marine ecotourism must consider two aspects, namely the tourist destination aspect and the market aspect. Even though in its development it adheres to the concept of products and markets, the development of tourism products still ensures the preservation of natural and cultural resources of coastal and marine communities. Nowadays, ecotourism in mangrove forests is seen as being able to synergize with real conservation measures for the mangrove forest ecosystem. The potential of mangroves can be used as a tourist attraction as well as an effort to rehabilitate and conserve mangrove areas. The aim of writing this article is to find out the strategy for developing ecotourism, especially mangrove ecotourism, which is based on previous case study research. From the three case studies, it can be concluded that the ecotourism development strategy is determined by analyzing the conditions and feasibility of ecotourism.  

The Mayangsari culinary tourism village Semarang was formed in 2018 by a number of people who are members of the Putra Mayangsari Disaster Preparedness Group (KSB Puma) and the Mayangsari Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis Mayangsari). The Semarang City Culture and Tourism Office provided ideas for developing Mayangsari River Tourism by highlighting the potential attractions of river tubing, river education and culinary tourism. The development of the Mayangsari culinary tourism village, which is a finalist in the 2022 great village competition in the creative and innovative village category, still has several things that need to be improved, especially regarding accounting records for culinary tourism. Based on this, it is important to provide education on the importance of accounting records in theory and practice in the Mayangsari culinary tourism village. The approach used in this community partnership program is in the form of giving lectures and tutorials by providing accounting material ranging from recording to preparing financial reports. It is hoped that this community partnership program will increase and sustain economic activities in the Mayangsari culinary tourism village.

Local cultural tourism in the village has become an increasingly interesting topic in the context of local economic development and preservation of cultural heritage and exotic experiences for tourists. The implementation of this service aims to provide a deeper understanding through socialisation activities in the application of local cultural tour packages as alternative tourist attractions in the Huta Tinggi Tourism village. The method of implementing this service activity is through a one-day seminar with the stages of observation, building communication regarding the willingness of partners, presentation of material, questions and answers and preparation of reports on the programmes that have been carried out. The focus of this socialisation presentation examines the economic impact, cultural preservation, and community participation in tourism development. By presenting tourist attractions that highlight the uniqueness of Huta Tinggi's local traditions, arts and culture, the village can maintain their heritage and encourage a better understanding of their cultural wealth, which is where the importance of this activityties.

The analysis of Traveloka.com's services in the tourism industry encompasses various aspects, including usability, service quality, customer loyalty, and the influence of service quality on customer loyalty. The usability analysis of Traveloka.com's website revealed a high level of usability, as evidenced by efficiency, memorability, error rate, and user satisfaction. However, the study also identified areas for improvement, particularly in terms of system accessibility, privacy, and efficiency, which significantly impact customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the influence of service quality on customer loyalty was found to be significant, indicating the importance of continuous improvement in service quality to maintain and enhance customer loyalty. This research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Traveloka.com's services and their impact on the tourism industry, offering insights for the company's development and the advancement of the overall tourism sector.

This community service article aims to utilize empty land, including rice fields, to explore and develop tourism potential in an effort to improve community welfare. Through direct outreach to village residents as well as intensive assistance regarding methods and strategies in efforts to make Mojogebang village a tourist village. What is done is starting from mapping to identify places that have potential tourist destinations, analyzing characteristics and problems, describing the development of community-based tourist villages, as well as analyzing supporting element systems. The recommendations we provide are as follows. Because Mojogebang village is mostly a rice field area, the most appropriate thing to implement there is culinary tourism in the rice fields, namely food stalls or restaurants or cafes with a backdrop and view of the green and yellow rice fields.

This research delves into the development of the tourism sector in Makassar through the lens of the concept and the role of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) in Makassar. Employing a qualitative method and document analysis, the study explores the implementation of sustainable tourism principles amidst technological evolution. UNWTO is identified as a key catalyst in driving the adoption of cutting-edge technology in the tourism sector, enhancing tourism security, and improving industry skills. The research findings indicate that collaboration with UNWTO can have a positive impact on advancing tourism in Makassar, particularly in introducing innovative technologies and enhancing service quality. This study provides a profound understanding for stakeholders regarding sustainable tourism development strategies, positioning Makassar as a prominent destination. The implications of these research findings stimulate further considerations, including strengthening collaboration with UNWTO, continuously improving tourism infrastructure, and intensifying industry training to ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of this destination on the global stage.

Information and digital technology has become an important part of an organization to grow and develop in an era of change. This will show how tourist villages use information and digital technology to provide new information, services and value to a wide audience. One of the tourist attractions in Lembanga Randanan is the Painted Rice Fields. The fertile rice fields provide beautiful landscapes and a deep impression. Students from the Management study program at the UKI Toraja Faculty of Economics with the theme Tourism Village are collaborating with the Lembang community and parties in the development and promotion of the Painted Rice Fields tourism in Lembang Randanan so that it can be touched by a wide audience, especially the commercialization of tourism. From the results of observations, it was found that the basic problems that hinder tourism promotion are the lack of public awareness to promote painted rice field tourism and the ineffective use of information and digital technology. The aims and objectives of organizing community service are to introduce painted rice field tourism to the general public and to help the Lembang Randanan community in using information and digital technology for promotion. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive research method with primary data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews and documentation, while secondary data collection was obtained from searching various references such as books, journals and articles. The results of the service activities that have been carried out are helping tourist villages with promotion, marketing and management of tourist villages. This includes creating Instagram and YouTube social media accounts which aim to promote tourist villages, especially painted rice field tourism in Lembang Randanan. From this research, it is hoped that potential-based tourism village promotion can be carried out.

The Tanjung Pinang Island area has many tourist destinations that have special characteristics in Indonesia, but in its management it still faces many obstacles such as a lack of community involvement in managing existing tourism resources and the low quality of tourism facilities and infrastructure. In particular, the development of the area on Penyengat Island as a leading tourist area is also hampered by various regulations, government communication between governments has not been optimal even though the Penyengat Island tourist attraction has been designated as a national cultural heritage. The maintenance of tourist objects is carried out by the Archaeological Center whose technical unit is in Batu Sangkar, West Sumatra. The impact is that regional government communication, especially in terms of budget allocations for the city government, can’t be carried out well. This research aims to (1) identify government communication models in managing potential tourist attractions on Penyengat Island, (2) examine the characteristics of the community so that the form and level of community participation in maintaining and preserving the environment in supporting tourism on Penyengat Island can be seen. This research was carried out in Penyengat Island, Tanjungpinang City, Riau Islands Province.