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This study aims to analyze the influence of terminal users’ perceptions on business development opportunities at Mangkang Type A Terminal, Semarang City, managed by the Central Java Class I Transportation Management Agency (BPTD). As a major transportation hub, the terminal functions not only as a passenger transit point but also as a strategic economic area with potential for commercial facility development. However, the utilization of business opportunities at Mangkang Terminal remains suboptimal, necessitating an evidence-based analysis of the factors that shape these opportunities. This research employs a quantitative approach using a survey method involving terminal users, including passengers, public transport drivers, and terminal visitors. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed through multiple linear regression to examine the influence of user perceptions on business potential, which includes interest in facility usage, demand for additional services, and preferences for commercial space utilization. The findings indicate that perceptions related to comfort, safety, cleanliness, accessibility, and service quality significantly affect business development opportunities. Comfort and service quality emerge as the most dominant factors driving user interest in commercial facilities. These results emphasize that improving terminal service quality can serve as an effective strategy to expand business opportunities and enhance non-tax revenue.

This research was conducted based on the observation that Batu Parsidangan Siallagan is one of the main tourist destinations in Samosir Regency and consistently attracts many visitors. The site is highly rated on several travel platforms, confirming its strong potential as a cultural tourism icon. However, despite this popularity, some visitors provide negative feedback, particularly regarding inconsistent service quality, attractions that do not fully meet expectations, and inadequate supporting facilities. These conditions encourage further study to analyze tourists’ perceptions of service quality and tourist attractions, as well as their influence on visitor satisfaction. A total of 99 respondents were selected using purposive non-probability sampling to ensure the data collected aligned with the research objectives. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire tested for validity and reliability, then analyzed through descriptive statistics and inferential methods, including multiple regression, the coefficient of determination, t-test, and F-test. The findings show that service quality and attractions together account for 56.3% of the variation in visitor satisfaction. These results highlight the need to enhance service quality, create more engaging cultural attractions, improve supporting facilities, and provide continuous training for local human resources so that Batu Parsidangan Siallagan can maintain its status as a leading tourist destination.

Kampuang Minang Nagari Sumpur Tourism Village in South Batipuh District, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra, is a cultural and natural tourism destination with the uniqueness of the gadang house that still functions as a residence, preserved Minangkabau traditions, and natural beauty such as Lake Singkarak. However, there is a gap between the expectations and reality of the tourist experience that visitors feel. This shows that even though the potential and attraction of tourism is huge, there are still weaknesses in destination management that can affect visitor perception and satisfaction. In addition, until now there have not been many studies that specifically examine the perception and experience of tourists in Kampuang Minang Nagari Tourism Village in Sumpur, even though visitor perception greatly determines the image, loyalty, and sustainability of tourist destinations. This study uses a quantitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques in the form of observations, questionnaires, and interviews with visitors. The data analysis technique uses a descriptive quantitative approach with the one score one indicator method based on the Likert Scale to identify visitors' perceptions of aspects of accessibility, facilities, tourist attractions, services, environmental conservation, and personal satisfaction and experience during travel. The results of the research are expected to provide a comprehensive overview as the basis for developing an effective and sustainable tourism village management strategy.

Muslim-friendly tourism (halal tourism) has become a global trend in line with the increasing number of Muslim tourists, both domestic and international. Ir. H. Djuanda Grand Forest Park (Tahura Djuanda), located in Bandung, is a popular natural and educational tourism destination frequently visited by Muslim travelers, yet it has not obtained official certification as a halal tourism destination. This condition raises a question of how far the available Muslim-friendly services can influence Muslim tourists’ perceptions. This study aims to analyze the effect of Muslim-friendly tourism services on the perceptions of Muslim tourists visiting Tahura Djuanda. The research employed a quantitative descriptive and inferential method with a population of 258,975 domestic tourists who visited during January–June 2025. The sample size was determined using Slovin’s formula, resulting in 100 respondents, with 59 valid responses collected through an online questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27, including validity, reliability, and normality tests, as well as Spearman’s Rho correlation test. The findings reveal a significant relationship between Muslim-friendly tourism services (accommodation, halal restaurants, worship facilities, halal-supporting amenities, and tour guides’ understanding) and Muslim tourists’ perceptions, which cover aspects of self, perception targets, and environmental situations. Therefore, the better the Muslim-friendly services provided, the more positive the tourists’ perceptions of Tahura Djuanda. These findings highlight the importance of implementing Muslim-friendly tourism as a strategy to improve visitor satisfaction and strengthen the competitiveness of tourism destinations.

This study was conducted to examine the influence of ticket prices, facilities, and location on visitor satisfaction at Tirta Bening Swimming Pool. The approach used was quantitative with data collection through primary and secondary sources. The study population consisted of all visitors to Tirta Bening Swimming Pool. Data analysis techniques used included validity testing, reliability testing, classical assumption testing, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. The results of the study indicate that partially, the three variables—ticket prices, facilities, and location—influence visitor satisfaction, as indicated by the t-test results. Meanwhile, based on the F-test, all three simultaneously also have a significant influence on the level of visitor satisfaction. More specifically, the facility variable has a dominant influence on visitor satisfaction. This indicates that comfort, cleanliness, completeness of facilities, and the quality of service provided by the management significantly influence visitors' perceptions of their experience at the swimming pool. Affordable ticket prices are also a major attraction, especially for families and student groups seeking cost-effective recreational alternatives. Meanwhile, the strategic and easily accessible location is also an added value, especially for visitors from the surrounding area. The implications of these findings are the importance of regularly upgrading and maintaining facilities, as well as providing additional services such as a cafeteria, comfortable changing rooms, and responsive security personnel. Management is also advised to periodically evaluate ticket pricing to maintain competitiveness while still supporting operational and service development. Furthermore, location promotion through social media and digital platforms can also expand visitor reach. This research provides an important contribution to the development of tourism destination marketing and management strategies based on visitor needs and satisfaction.

This research was motivated by complaints from visitors on social media about the attractions of the Kincia Cucu Antan Kari tourist attraction in Agam Regency. This research aims to determine visitors' perceptions of the Kincia Cucu Antan Kari tourist attraction in Agam Regency as seen from 3 indicators, namely: Cognitive, affective and conative. The population of this study was 461 visitors who were visiting and who had visited the Kincia Cucu Antan Kari tourist attraction, from this total population there were 215 respondents. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire (questionnaire) with a Likert scale which has been tested for validity and reliability. The method used in this research is quantitative descriptive. Testing the analysis using data tabulation and measuring the level of respondent achievement (TCR) with the help of SPSS version 23.00. Based on the research results, it was found that visitors' perceptions of the Kincia Cucu Antan Kari tourist attraction in Agam Regency were categorized as quite good. Meanwhile, looking at each of the indicators, cognitive is in the quite good category, affective is in the quite good category and conative is in the quite good category. So it can be concluded that the overall perception of attractiveness at the Kincia Cucu Antan Kari tourist attraction in Agam Regency is quite good so it needs to be optimized further.

This research aims to analyze the influence of viral marketing and tourist facilities on the decision to visit the Al-Jabar Mosque in Bandung. In today's digital era, viral marketing plays an important role in influencing the perceptions and interests of potential tourists through content that is quickly distributed on social media. On the other hand, adequate tourist facilities are a crucial factor that can increase satisfaction and encourage visitors to come or return to the Al-Jabar Mosque in Bandung. This research used a quantitative method with a survey approach involving 53 respondents who had visited the Al-Jabar Mosque in Bandung. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression to measure the influence of the independent variables (viral marketing and tourist facilities) on the attachment variable (decision to visit). The research results show that viral marketing and tourist facilities simultaneously and partially have a positive and significant effect on the decision to visit. The aim of this research can be used by the management of the Al-Jabar Bandung Mosque in designing effective promotional strategies and improving the quality of facilities to attract more visitors to worship and travel.

This study aims to analyze tourists' awareness of the impact of waste at Ancol Beach during the holiday season. Waste issues have become a significant environmental concern in tourist areas, particularly during holidays when the number of visitors increases drastically, interviews were conducted with tourists from various linguistic backgrounds to assess their perceptions of beach cleanliness, understanding of waste impact on the environment, and participation in waste management efforts. Primary data were obtained through interviews and direct observation at Ancol Beach, while secondary data were sourced from literature related to waste management in tourist areas. The findings indicate that tourists' awareness levels vary, with significant differences between local and international tourists. Furthermore, although many tourists recognize the negative impact of waste, further educational efforts are needed to enhance participation in maintaining beach cleanliness. This study also highlights the importance of collaboration between tourism managers, the government, and tourists in addressing the waste problem at Ancol Beach.

This research aims to identify factors that influence tourists' interest in revisiting the Aslan Hill natural tourist attraction. The methodology used is to use a quantitative approach with data obtained from the results of questionnaires that have been distributed to the sample (research respondents) totaling 96 people. Through quantitative analysis with the help of Smart PLS software. 4, this study found that although the three independent variables (tourism facilities, price perception, and destination image) had a positive relationship with revisit intention, only price perception and destination image had a statistically significant influence. Apart from that, this research also confirms that the mediating variable is visitor satisfaction in the relationship between price perception and destination image and interest in visiting again, where satisfaction cannot mediate the influence of tourist facilities on interest in visiting again, while satisfaction can mediate the relationship between price perception and destination image on interest in visiting. return to the Aslan Hill Nature tourist attraction. The practical implication of this research is that it is important for natural tourism destination managers to not only focus on developing physical facilities, but also on efforts to build positive perceptions about the value offered and maintain consistent service quality to achieve visitor satisfaction.

This study aims to examine the effect of tourist attractions, price perceptions, and service quality on revisit intentions. The data collection method uses a survey with an instrument in the form of a questionnaire distributed online. The population used is visitors to Dufan Ancol with the criteria of being residents of DKI Jakarta; aged 17 years and over; and have visited Dufan Ancol twice in the past year. This study involved 220 respondents, and the data was analyzed using SPSS Version 29 to manage data and analyze the results of the study using multiple linear regression equations. The results of the study indicate that 1) tourist attractions do not have a positive and significant effect on revisit intentions, 2) price perceptions have a positive and significant effect on revisit intentions, 3) service quality has a positive and significant effect on revisit intentions, 4) tourist attractions, price perceptions, and service quality simultaneously affect revisit intentions.  

This research was motivated by the inadequacy of main facilities, supporting facilities and supporting facilities on Cambai Hilltop Tourism Solok Regency. This study aims to determine and describe Visitor Perceptions of Cambai Hilltop Tourism Attraction Facilities. This type of research uses qualitative descriptive research. The study population used a purposive sample that focused on selected informants. Research informants consisted of 3 visitors, 1 manager and 1 community member. Data was collected through interviews and observations. The steps of analyzing data are data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results showed that the facilities of the Puncak Bukit Cambai Tourism Attraction of Solok Regency consisted of main facilities, supporting facilities and supporting facilities. The main facilities at the Cambai Hilltop Tourism Attraction are quite good. Supporting facilities at the Puncak Bukit Cambai tourist attraction are quite satisfactory, the supporting facilities at the Puncak Bukit Cambai tourist attraction are not satisfactory as seen from the condition of the toilet of the Puncak Bukit Cambai tourist attraction is still in a state of uncleanliness because it is still in the renovation stage. The condition of the parking lot is narrow, so the number of vehicles parked is limited and there is no vehicle protection such as the roof in the parking area. Access to the tourist attraction of Puncak Bukit Cambai is still not good.    

This research was motivated by several problems, the fluctuating number of visits to the 360 ​​food stalls, the many consumer complaints about the restaurant but it was still crowded with visitors, inadequate lighting inside the restaurant, and inadequate parking. The research purpose is to examine how restaurant ambiance and price perceptions affect consumer choices. This study used a descriptive research design utilizing quantitative data. This study employed both primary and secondary data sources. The participants in this study are guests of the 360 Warung Makan Restaurant. 110 customers made up the research sample, which was selected using a non-probability sampling technique. A Likert scale questionnaire that had undergone validity and reliability testing was used as the data-gathering tool. SPSS 25.00 was used to process the research's data. The research results show that price perception is in the sufficient category, namely 3.07%, then restaurant atmosphere is in the 3.02% category and purchasing decisions are in the 3.06% category. The price perception value (X1) has a Beta or Standardized Coefficient of 0.501 with T count (6.468) with a significance of 0.000 <0.05, thus the restaurant atmosphere variable (X1) has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions (Y), hence the hypothesis in restaurant atmosphere research (X2) has a Beta or Standardized Coefficient of 0.352 with T count (4.542) with a significance of 0.000 <0.05, thus the restaurant atmosphere variable (X2) has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions (Y).