Vol. 22 No. 1 (2024)

The Covid-19 outbreak has impacted the tourism industry worldwide. It has also affected how travelers used to travel. The present study investigates travelers’ behavior grounded on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). The study incorporated a new concept of risk perception of Covid-19, anticipated fear and response efficacy, and examined travel behavior across two groups of people. The first group desires to travel a short distance while the other desires to travel a far distance destination. The work also investigates how these two groups are different in their travel intention. The data…

Marine cultural tourism, a developing tourism mode, has grown in popularity among tourists in recent years, indicating broad market prospects (Zheng et al., 2017). Selayar Islands Regency is an international commerce route believed to have existed since 1820. According to preliminary data, a shipwreck with ceramics and money coins was discovered in the Bontosikuyu District and its surrounds in China. It is believed that these coins circulated throughout the archipelago between the 11th and 14th centuries. However, the vast potential has not been realized. In addition, there is a risk of local…

While previous research has mainly concentrated on understanding the requirements of guests with disabilities, there is a notable gap in exploring the perspectives held by hotel employees. This study endeavors to address this research gap by investigating how hotel employees in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) perceive guests with disabilities. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research seeks to uncover employee attitudes and knowledge, their roles in fostering inclusivity, and the significance of communication between management and staff in elevating service quality. Notably, the study’s key…

Workplace accidents often stem from worker negligence, human error, and insufficient management, including substandard occupational health and safety measures. Case studies, a common qualitative research method, utilize interviews and observations for primary data collection. In a specific case study at Hotel Ros-In, Yogyakarta, the Human Resources Manager was the key informant, participating in a 60-minute interview with three sub-themes: Covid-19 Post-Pandemic Regulation, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Health. During the interview, Ros-In Hotel exhibited a robust…

This research focuses on assessing the repercussions of the financial crisis on the sustainability of Sri Lankan tourism-related SMEs. Employing purposive sampling, twelve SME owners, each with a minimum of five years of operational history within the years 2018 to 2022, were selected to represent this vital sector. Through in-depth interviews, we investigate how the financial crisis affected the continued operation of these tourism-related SMEs. The findings demonstrate the diverse and profound impacts of the crisis. Many SMEs grappled with rising costs, inadequate working capital, and the…

This article delves into the potential of the blue and green sectors situated in Langkawi Island, Malaysia. With its abundant marine and terrestrial resources, the island needs to strike a balance between its economic growth and environmental preservation imperatives. By leveraging the potential of green and blue sectors such as tourism, fisheries, renewable energy, agriculture, and forestry, Langkawi Island can serve as a model for responsible development, all while preserving its innate natural beauty and biodiversity. A survey was conducted involving 104 local respondents at various…

Architecture is one of the results of civilization, which expresses a way of life, is passed down from one generation to another, acts as a tradition, and holds cultural values. The cosmological elements possessed by architectural works turn into aesthetic values and form an image of life. Indonesian architecture applies this type of architecture, especially in Wana Village. Wana Village is one of the heritage villages of the Melinting Kingdom, which still keeps its existence as a place for the residents to live. It reflects the local social wisdom of the community and is a vernacular…