Tourism is an open sector, characterized by low barriers to entry and influenced by various political, social, environmental, and technological trends. The concept of governance in the tourism industry has gained significant attention in recent years, as it plays a crucial role in ensuring the sustainable development and competitiveness of tourist destinations. This study presents the findings of an exploratory research study on a good governance model for Vanaprastha Tourism. The research revealed that Vanaprastha Tourism encompasses seven risk factors as a destination concept. These include nature engagement, the experience of silence and contemplation, engagement with traditional practices, a holistic approach to well-being, sustainability and environmental consciousness, cultural immersion and authentic experiences, community empowerment, and socio-economic impact. Assessing the seven factors and overall visitor perception is essential for effective governance in Vanaprastha Tourism. The framework includes eight assessment elements, with 30 indicators and 49 sub-indicators, offering a comprehensive evaluation of various aspects such as environmental sustainability, community engagement, and visitor satisfaction. Vanaprastha Tourism should advocate for responsible tourism practices and foster stakeholder collaboration to address critical challenges. This will allow Vanaprastha Tourism to emerge as a model for sustainable and responsible tourism and safeguard its distinctive cultural and environmental heritage.
 

Indonesia possesses immense potential for tourism due to its abundant natural beauty and rich cultural variety. The tourism sector in Indonesia encounters numerous obstacles, such as insufficient infrastructure, limited advertising, and rivalry from neighboring nations. Evidence indicates that incorporating virtual reality (VR) technology in the tourist industry can be an influential instrument for enhancing the desire to visit and creating favorable experiences prior to travelers embarking on their journeys. The research aims to investigate how the utilization of virtual reality technology might augment the appeal of tourist locations and impact tourists' inclination to visit. This study employs a qualitative methodology.Utilizing virtual reality (VR) technology in the tourism sector has the capacity to enhance the appeal of tourist locations and impact travelers' inclination to visit. Virtual reality (VR) offers tourists rich and engaging experiences, enabling them to virtually explore areas prior to their physical visit. Additionally, VR serves as a potent marketing tool for promoting tourist destinations. Nevertheless, the adoption of VR technology encounters certain obstacles, including the requirement for substantial financial resources, sufficient technological infrastructure, and seamless integration with real-world trip encounters.

The purpose of this study is to conduct a complete examination of the existing literature in order to investigate the impact that digital improvements in the tourism sector have had on the experiences that tourists have throughout their holidays. Examining the presence of online booking platforms, the incorporation of virtual and augmented reality technologies, and the application of Internet of Things (IoT) in well-known tourist sites are the primary focuses of this investigation. Through the utilization of a systematic approach to the assessment of literature, this study investigates the advancements that have been made both internationally and in Indonesia with regard to the digitalization of the tourism industry.It is clear from the findings that these aspects significantly enhance the travel experiences of tourists by making it easier for them to access amenities, facilitating more immersive interactions, and enhancing the connectivity of available facilities. On the other hand, there are still ongoing challenges that need to be addressed. These challenges include the requirement for improved regulations and a more comprehensive implementation of technology into tourism infrastructure.

This research was conducted with the intention of knowing how the role of travel agencies in providing support for hotel occupancy rates in the Pangandaran area, especially Surya Kencana Seaside Hotel. The research was conducted using a literacy study method on various supporting data collected during 2018-2022. The data collected was then analysed for things that affect hotel occupancy rates, especially based on data from guests who book hotel rooms through travel agencies both online and offline. Based on the results of the analysis, information was obtained that sales made through online travel agencies were higher than offline travel agencies . This is because bookings made by consumers are more practical. Currently there are many sites that provide online room booking media services . The presence of online travel agencies greatly affects the world of tourism and is beneficial for hotels in terms of saving promotional costs. The conclusion that can be drawn from this research is that Online Travel Agent still affects the room occupancy rate at Surya Kencana Seaside Hotel because there are many new policies and the latest promotions in attracting customers. Offline Travel Agent must work harder to beat Online Travel Agent in terms of providing support in increasing room occupancy.

AR applications, commonly known as "smart tourism," offer considerable potential in the tourism industry. They provide a fundamental change in the way travelers discover, acquire knowledge, and engage with destinations. This analysis forms the foundation for offering well-informed suggestions for future research endeavors in the field of tourism enhanced by augmented reality (AR). In order to carry out this systematic review, an extensive search was performed on various electronic databases, such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The search methodology employed the utilization of pertinent keywords such as "augmented reality," "smart tourism," and "tourism experience." After the initial search, a substantial amount of articles were obtained, and subsequently, they were refined using predetermined criteria for inclusion and exclusion. This systematic review has presented a thorough and detailed summary of the current research progress on augmented reality in the field of smart tourism. The findings emphasize the diverse uses of augmented reality (AR) in boosting tourist experiences, enhancing access to information, fostering greater involvement, and advocating for sustainable tourism practices. Nevertheless, in order to fully use the potential of augmented reality (AR) in the tourism sector, it is imperative to tackle obstacles pertaining to technical constraints, user approval, integration, and privacy apprehensions.

One of the entrepreneurial benefits of the tourism sector is building the local economy. The aim of this research is to analyze the role of entrepreneurship in developing the local economy through the development of homestays in Mangli Magelang Village. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method. There are three important research stages carried out in this research, the first stage is exploring the symptoms that appear in the research object, the second is identifying the relationship between the symptoms and the aspects being studied, the third is the analysis and interpretation of the relationship between the symptoms and the aspects being studied in the homestay. This research was conducted in Saung Krincing Msen, Mangli Tourism Village, Magelang Regency. The results and analysis of this research can be concluded that entrepreneurship plays an important role in developing the local economy by exploiting the potential of the destination it has and also the social impact of increasing knowledge about culture and of course social ties and interactions between local communities and tourists.

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