Vol. 22 No. 2 (2024)

The global tourism industry has suffered significant losses due to the impact of global pandemic Covid-19. This paper examines the policies and efforts adopted by the local authorities of Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam to support their sustainable tourism industries and it seeks to draw lessons from both countries. The research will primarily focus on ecotourism issues and challenges in specific areas such as national parks, natural landscapes, and historical sites in both countries. Specific destinations within these eco-tourism categories for Indonesia’s; Bogor Botanical Garden, Onrust…

This research examines Airbnb listings’ readiness to fulfils CHSE in Denpasar City. This result shows three priority amenities: a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a smoke detector. However, the readiness of Airbnb to meet CHSE requirements remains limited and only found in certain types of listing. The study provide important insights into the lack of CHSE implementation among Airbnb listings, mainly in private and hotel room listings. This problem is further exacerbated by the difficulty of supervising the implementation of the CHSE, as Airbnb’s legal status remains debatable…

This research examines the travel motivation and constraints experienced by international students enrolled in higher education programs in India, employing the Push-Pull Framework. Further investigates the potential factors influencing student travel and gains initial insights into their motivations, including pursuing personal rewards, escaping from personal and interpersonal environments, and the desire for interpersonal rewards, using motivation theory as a guiding framework. A sample of 300 international students studying in India was selected using purposive sampling techniques. Data…

The 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games is the most significant event in Asian Games history regarding contested sports, participating nations, and athletes. This study identifies the long-term benefits of the event to the host country, focusing on the international attendees’ propensity to revisit Indonesia after the event. We administered a survey throughout the two weeks of the event, yielding usable responses from 1,914 international attendees, including athletes, officials, journalists, committees, and spectators. We use the survey results to describe attendees’ evaluation of the event…

This paper explores the transformative potential of Gastro Tourism in Sri Lanka, assessing its ability to attract visitors and stimulate economic growth through the rich tapestry of culinary diversity. This study investigates the personal meanings associated with gastro tourism experiences by utilizing qualitative methods to gather and analyze insights from a diverse cohort of Sri Lankan-bound tourists. The purposive sampling tech2ique ensures a comprehensive understanding, incorporating individuals with extensive knowledge of Sri Lankan food culture and exposure to global gastronomy. The…

The study examines the socio-demographic characteristics, food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices of food handlers in highway tourist stop-over food service establishments in Uganda. The study further explores the relationship between the above factors using the Structural Equation Model (SEM). Understanding food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices of food handlers can inform future interventions toward food safety assurance in food service establishments. The study used a cross-sectional design and data was collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Data was…