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Passenger comfort in using public transportation is the main factor in satisfaction with the transportation services used. This lack of satisfaction will affect the use of transportation services which will reduce the income from transportation services. The aim of this research is to determine the characteristics, level of passenger/customer satisfaction based on (reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy, responsiveness) and factors that influence the level of passenger satisfaction. This research uses a quantitative method, which was carried out in September-November 2022 at a tourist bus shelter in Tana Toraja Regency using SPSS analysis. The results of the research show that the analysis of 5 dimensions, namely tangibles (physical evidence) 0.131, reliability (reliability) 0.084, responsiveness (responsiveness) 0.082, confidence (belief) 0.117, empathy (attention) 0.0120. The most influential factor is the tangibles dimension (physical evidence), which is 0.131.

The development of tourism will have an impact on economic change in an area or region. The impacts caused by tourism development are positive impacts and negative impacts. Sumbawa Regency is aggressively developing tourism to utilise its high potential. This research uses a qualitative approach intending to understand the phenomenon of what is experienced by the research subject, and by way of description in the form of words and language, in a special context that is scientific and by utilising various natural methods. As descriptive research, this research contains descriptions, pictures or paintings systematically factual, accurate about the facts and relationships between the phenomena investigated. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation at the Sumbawa Regency Youth, Sports and Tourism Office. Triangulation techniques were used to check the validity of the data. Management planning of Saliper Ate tourist attraction is very important to direct the development of tourism potential in a positive and sustainable manner. Cooperation from various relevant stakeholders is needed to encourage the development of Saliper Ate tourism in a synergistic and integrated manner. Tourism development in Saliper Ate increases tourist visits and pays attention to their needs.

Trenggalek Regency is a regency located on the south coast and has enormous potential for beach tourism. Coastal areas are areas that have the potential to be developed, one of which is Prigi Beach. Prigi Beach is one of the tourism destinations that is considered promising. Prigi Beach, located in Watulimo District, Trenggalek Regency, is one of the tourism destinations that offers significant opportunities for sustainable economic growth for local communities. However, to achieve this, an appropriate and good management strategy is needed. This research was conducted to find out and also analyze effective management strategies for Prigi Beach to encourage sustainable economic growth for local communities. The existence of an appropriate and good strategy is expected to provide significant economic benefits for local communities.

Currently, MSMEs can use social media as a way to market their goods so that consumers know more about their goods. MSMEs that have online access, engage in social media, and develop e-commerce will usually enjoy significant business benefits in terms of revenue, innovation, and competitiveness. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method, research informants use purposive sampling, data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation, triangulation techniques using time triangulation. Oki Candra Mentari said that after the Covid-19 pandemic, Abrisam Tour Travel Bureau started using social media as a marketing strategy. However, due to the lack of post promotion on social media, this strategy has not been effective. Abrisam Tour uses a strategy that starts by trying to provide professional service to its customers so that they feel satisfied and enjoy their services. This strategy is used through social media, namely WhatsApp and WhatsApp Status and Instagram, to target Outing Class customers, both those who have used Abrisam Tour services before and those who have not. Abrisam Tour strives to provide the best experience to customers by offering high-quality tour packages, adequate facilities and professional services. In addition, Abrisam Tour seeks to increase brand awareness and attract more customers through advertising and branding on social media such as WhatsApp and Instagram.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis integrasi teknologi cerdas untuk pembangunan berkelanjutan e-bisnis di sektor pariwisata Tawangmangu. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan analisis dokumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berbagai teknologi cerdas telah diintegrasikan ke dalam sektor pariwisata Tawangmangu, seperti website, aplikasi, media sosial, sistem pemesanan online, teknologi mobile, dan Internet of Things (IoT). Integrasi teknologi cerdas telah memberikan dampak positif bagi pembangunan berkelanjutan e-bisnis di sektor pariwisata Tawangmangu, seperti meningkatkan efisiensi operasi, meningkatkan pendapatan, meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan, meningkatkan daya saing, dan mempromosikan pariwisata berkelanjutan. Namun, masih terdapat beberapa tantangan dan hambatan yang perlu diatasi, seperti keterbatasan akses internet, kurangnya keterampilan, biaya, keamanan data, dan regulasi. Rekomendasi untuk meningkatkan integrasi teknologi cerdas di sektor pariwisata Tawangmangu adalah memperluas akses internet, meningkatkan pelatihan, memberikan insentif, meningkatkan kesadaran, dan membuat regulasi.

This study aims to determine the Madiun Mayor's policy in developing pencak silat as cultural tourism and at the same time to determine the effectiveness of the Madiun City government's policy in developing cultural tourism based on the silat industry in the perspective of Lawrence M. Friedman's legal system theory. The author uses normative legal research methods. Based on the results of the research, it is known that the Madiun City government develops the potential of pencak silat based on smart city through a smart branding roadmap which includes two programmes, namely the pencak silat experience tourism development programme and the pencak silat friend programme. In addition, the City Government through Disbudparpora also manages pencak silat through art performances and intercollegiate competitions. The effectiveness of the Madiun City Government's policy in developing cultural tourism based on the silat industry in the perspective of Lawrence M. Friedman's legal system theory states that legal effectiveness is influenced by three elements of the legal system, namely the structure of law, the substance of the law and legal culture. Based on this theory, the concept of developing Madiun City Pendekar cultural tourism based on the martial arts industry can be directed through the development of tourism policies based on pencak silat culture, synergy between the Madiun City Government and the implementing apparatus and building public awareness.

Sukomulyo Village, a village around Borobudur's Super Priority Tourism Destination, wants to develop into a tourist destination. The correct form of tourist destination is to become a tourist village. Efforts to become a tourist village are certainly a challenging thing. It is necessary to conduct research first to find out the village's potential so that it can declare it to be a tourist village because it has adequate facilities. To achieve the goal, cooperation efforts are needed between the village government and the villagers to create synergy in understanding. In addition, it is necessary to explore the potential of Sukomulyo village to determine its readiness to become a tourist village. This research uses qualitative descriptive methods through field observations and interview discussions. The purpose of this study is to describe the efforts of Sukomulyo village to become a new tourist village around the Super Priority Tourism Destination of Borobudur and produce tour packages. The results of this study show that the potential of Sukomulyo village can be designed as a strategy to become a tourist village to attract potential tourists.

This study aims to analyze: 1) the effect of the number of tourists on local original income in Alor Regency, 2) the influence of tourist attractions on local original income in Alor Regency, 3) the effect of hotel occupancy rate on local original income in Alor Regency, 4) The effect of the number of tourists, tourist attractions and hotel occupancy rates in Alor Regency. The type of research used in this study is quantitative descriptive research. Data types and sources use a quantitative approach with secondary data in the form of time series data with an observation period of 2011-2021. The results showed that: hypothesis First, a positive and significant influence between the number of tourists on local original income in Alor Regency as shown by a coefficient value of -894960.9, Because the calculated t value is -0.332076 < t table 1.943 with a significant value of 0.7511 > α = 0.05, then reject Ho and accept Ha. This means that if the number of tourists increases by one percent, it affects the original income of the Alor Regency area by 0.332076.Second, tourist attractions have a significant and positive effect on the original income of the region in Alor Regency, which is shown by the value of the coefficient of 4.59E + 08. The value of this coefficient is significant because the calculated value of 0.607077 < ttable 1.943 and significant 0.5660 >α = 0.05 then reject H0 and accept Ha. This means that if the tourist attraction increases by one percent, the original income of the Alorakan Regency area increases by 0.607077. Third, the hotel occupancy rate does not significantly affect the local original income, which is indicated by the coefficient value of 6.44E+09. The value of this coefficient is not significant because the calculated value, 0.624792 > ttable of 1.943 with a significant value of 0.5551 >αα = 0.05 then reject H0 and accept Ha. This means that there is no influence between hotel occupancy rates on the original income of Alor Regency. Fourth, the number of tourists, tourist attractions and hotel occupancy rates simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on the original income of the Alor Regency area, which is indicated by the value of Fcalculate 53.71137 > Ftable 3.326 and a significant value of 0.038976<α = 0.05, then reject H0 and accept Ha. This means that the number of tourists, attractions and hotel occupancy rates can affect the variance in local original income by 54% and the rest is explained by other variables.

Sikka Regency is an area with superior tourism potential but the contribution of the tourism sector does not have a significant influence on economic growth, this is due to the low contribution of the creative economy in supporting the tourism sector which is influenced by less attractive and competitive creative economy products, lack of promotion and branding, lack of collaboration and partnership between tourism actors and creative economy actors and lack of support from the government and related institutions. To overcome these problems, the proposed solution is the existence of regulations as a strong legal foundation and framework for policies and programs that support the creative economy in Sikka Regency. The writing of this Policy Paper aims to enable the creative economy to contribute more to the development of the tourism sector in Sikka Regency and increase regional economic growth as well as policy recommendations to overcome the low contribution of the creative economy to support tourism in Sikka Regency. The method used in this paper is problem tree analysis involving literature study, field observation and in-depth interviews with tourism and creative economy actors. The recommended policy option is a Sikka Regent Regulation on Creative Economy that can provide a legal framework and programs that support the development of the creative economy sector in Sikka Regency.

The purpose of this study is to determine how effective tourism communication is in influencing the level of tourist visits, focusing on the management of the Situ Lengkong Panjalu tourist attraction. Tourism communication is considered an important element in the exchange of messages between marketing agencies and tourism stakeholders. This study uses qualitative descriptive research methods to understand the phenomena experienced by research subjects, especially in conveying messages based on local wisdom that attracts tourist visitors. The results showed that the manager of Situ Lengkong Panjalu tourist attraction emphasized local wisdom in its promotional message, involving aspects of geography, history, and beauty of Situ Lengkong Panjalu. Although promotion through social media has not been optimal, information is still conveyed through the Village's website and social media accounts. The conclusion of this study highlights several aspects, including tourism communication sources, main objectives of communication, the role of culture in tourist attraction, reinforcing local values, limitations of digital promotion, direct promotion efforts, tourism communication strategies, and internal barriers in promotion.

This research uses qualitative research methods to explore and analyze the marketing mix of Tirta Taman Mumbul as spiritual tourism in Sangeh Village, Badung Regency. The research method involves in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders, direct observation, and content analysis from secondary sources.The research results highlight the importance of the cultural and spiritual characteristics of the Tirta Taman Mumbul location in developing marketing strategies. Market segmentation is based on tourists' preferences and spiritual motivations. The uniqueness of this destination and the spiritual experiences it offers are the main focus in designing the marketing mix.In the context of tourism competition in Bali, research findings emphasize the need for a differentiation strategy that reflects the authenticity and spiritual values of Tirta Taman Mumbul. The quality of service and infrastructure is identified as an important element to strengthen a destination's attractiveness.This research also highlights the importance of including sustainability aspects in the marketing mix to reflect responsibility towards the environment and local culture.Thus, this research concludes that a qualitative approach is able to provide in-depth insight in designing a marketing mix that is in accordance with the characteristics and spiritual values of Tirta Taman Mumbul, increasing its attractiveness as a unique spiritual tourism destination in Badung Regency.

The tourism sector in Simalungun Regency has enormous potential to grow, and the empowerment of MSMEs in this sector will not only contribute to the local economy but also encourage sustainable tourism practices. The purpose of this community service activity is to socialize the empowerment of tourism sector MSMEs in Simalungun Regency. The socialization method used was lecture and response with the participants of this activity being MSMEs around Paris Beach, Nagori Tiga Ras, Simalungun Regency. The results of this Community Service activity are first, the development of Tourism MSME businesses or tourist attractions in improving the welfare of the community and MSMEs must begin to be developed towards sustainable tourism supported by local governments through sustainable and useful programs. Second, the understanding of MSMEs around the outskirts of the Lake Toba area regarding Regional Regulation No. 1 of 1990 which is still a problem for MSMEs in Paris Beach

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.  

The mutual influence relationship between literature and tourism occurs in creative inspiration and destination promotion. An interdisciplinary approach is needed to understand the contributions of both. Laskar Pelangi, by Andrea Hirata, is an example of literary success in promoting Bangka Belitung. This research aims to examine the tourism values in this novel and in the context of how literary works are able to increase the popularity of the destination. This research uses qualitative methods with a hermeneutical approach. The findings of this research conclude that the value of tourism in the novel Laskar Pelangi is reflected through natural beauty, cultural richness and emotional experiences. This has the potential to increase the popularity of tourist destinations, especially in Bangka Belitung.    

This research aims to find out and find solutions experienced by the main character named Axel in dealing with stress and ways to overcome it. The novel chosen as the main focus is called Sunset In Weh Island by Aida M.A. This novel tells the story of a boy named Axel who was experiencing stress and many negative feelings, and is trying to find a way to calm his mind. He found the calming down method he needed after his trip to Weh Island. In this research, the descriptive method is used. It's a research method that relies on observations of documents, in this case a novel and some previous research articles. The approach method used is a hermeneutic approach. The data collection method uses reading techniques and note-taking techniques. The results obtained from this research are that the character Axel succeeded in overcoming the stress-causing problems he had because he went on a tourism trip.    

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.    

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.