International Journal of Tourism Business Research

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

Muhammad Arya Padilla Arya, Diswandi Diswandi — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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.

The Language Constraints in Promoting Marisa Beach-The Tourist Destination at Nias Utara

Nesti Arni Hulu, Noniat Zega, Peristiwa Diken Kasatria Zai, Afore Tahir Harefa — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The study investigates the language constraints faced by the community around Marisa Beach at Nias Utara, Indonesia, which prevent them from effectively promoting and developing the tourist destination in their area. Marisa Beach is a popular tourist destination, but it currently lacks visitors due to inadequate promotion by the local community. The research focuses on identifying the key language-related challenges that hinder the community's ability to promote about their tourist destination. The literature review highlights the importance of community involvement in tourism development and the language barriers that can impede such participation. The findings of this study are expected to provide insights into the language-related challenges that communities face in promoting tourism. The researchers aim to understand the specific difficulties the Marisa Beach community experiences in terms of promotional language, communication structures, and promoting knowledge. The study's conclusions may inform strategies to support the community in overcoming these language constraints and actively participating in the development and promotion of their local tourist destination.

Co-Producing Sustainable Solutions in Indigenous Communities Through Scientific Tourism: A Case Study On Baduy Village in Banten

Mahmudah Budiatiningsih — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Sustainable development is a common agenda of various world countries including Indonesia. This development is applied in various sectors, one of which is tourism, known as the sustainable tourism development approach. This concept supports tourism activities that pay attention to natural, cultural and environmental aspects in its management. One form of alternative tourism that can support sustainability is scientific tourism. This form of tourism is usually carried out by researchers who travel in the context of research or data collection. One of the locations that become the destination of scientific tourism is Baduy Village. Various studies were conducted with respondents in the form of the Baduy tribe community, both with a co-production approach and through an extractive approach. The high intensity of research conducted for various interests, while the benefits of the research are not necessarily felt by the Baduy community. It is feared that it will have a negative impact on the Baduy community, especially in the socio-cultural aspect. In anticipating this, efforts to control tourism activities need to be made. One of the ways that can be taken is the provision of boundary parties that ensure that the interaction between the community and tourists is safe, which can be in the form of tour guides and the formation of boundary organizations. The role of boundary parties is to provide access and provide education services by adjusting the needs of researchers.

Questioning the Ideal Number of Visitors at the Mangrove Track in Budo Village, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Since the Indonesian government's policy, rural tourism development has been prioritized. Many villages are trying to develop their villages into tourist villages. Especially with the best tourist village award, the impact is that all villages compete to get the award. Budo Village is a tourist village located in North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This village went viral because it received the award for the 50 Best Tourism Villages in Indonesia 2022. Since it was first opened, many visitors have come from the location. The average number of visitors in one day can reach 1500 people, it is mentioned that almost between visitors cannot pass each other while walking on the mangrove track. This is because there is no limit to the number of visitors in the area. The purpose of this study is to assess the ideal number of visitors at the track, for the sustainability of the tourist site and to preserve the tourist environment. The method used in this measurement is Carrying Capacity of the Area. The results of this study will recommend to the tourism manager to manage the number of visitors that will have an impact on the sustainability of the tourist attraction.