Investigating the Economic Significance of Tourism Destinations: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Travel Cost Method

2024-05-28T08:07:35+00:00

This paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis aimed at investigating the efficiency and trajectory of the Travel Cost Method (TCM) in tourism research. Drawing upon a systematic search of scholarly publications using electronic databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar, we identified a corpus of articles focusing on TCM application, methodology, or evaluation in the context of tourism. Employing VOSviewer software, we conducted a detailed analysis of bibliometric indicators including citation counts, co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence, and citation bursts to elucidate patterns, trends, and influential works within the TCM literature in tourism. Our findings highlight the growing importance of TCM as a valuable tool for economic valuation, decision-making, and policy formulation in the tourism industry. The analysis revealed a diverse array of research themes spanning economic valuation, visitor demand analysis, environmental impact assessment, and sustainable tourism management. Methodological advancements, including the integration of stated preference techniques and spatial analysis methods, were identified as key drivers enhancing the accuracy and reliability of economic valuation estimates. The implications of the findings extend beyond academia to inform practice and policy in the tourism sector, offering practical insights for tourism planners, managers, and policymakers seeking to balance economic development with environmental conservation and social welfare objectives. By contributing to a deeper understanding of the role of TCM in shaping tourism research and informing sustainable tourism management practices, this study provides valuable insights for stakeholders in academia, industry, and policy-making.

Visitors Perception to the Management Of Mahawu Mountain Tourism Attraction in Tomohon City

2024-06-07T15:11:23+00:00

Tomohon is a city located in North Sulawesi Province, which is unique in that it has no ocean but is flanked by two volcanic mountains, Mount Lokon and Mahawu Mount. Both mountains are still active but are considered to provide fertility for agriculture and plantations for local residents. Mahawu Mount has been designated as a special interest tourist attraction, where infrastructure and facilities have been arranged by the local government. However, the availability of existing facilities does not guarantee good management of the area, there are still many things that need attention. The purpose of this study was to examine visitor perceptions of the management of Mahawu Mount tourist attraction facilities in Tomohon City. This research method uses a survey method conducted on 100 respondents who visit tourist sites. The research instruments used were questionnaires and observations. The Likert scale is used to categorize each question as well as the use of score interpretation to facilitate answers to respondents' assessments. The analysis used is descriptive using tables and percentages.

International Journal of Tourism Business Research

Investigating the Economic Significance of Tourism Destinations: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Travel Cost Method

Visitors Perception to the Management Of Mahawu Mountain Tourism Attraction in Tomohon City