ERIC Number: EJ1199081
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 13
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ISSN: EISSN-1309-9108
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Exploration of Marine Tourism in North Sumatra: An Analysis of Promoting Tourism
Sutono, Anang; Briandana, Rizki; Doktoralina, Caturida Meiwanto; Rekarti, Endi; Dwityas, Nindyta Aisyah
Journal of Social Studies Education Research, v9 n4 p185-197 2018
Tourism is important because it can revive economically a community around tourist attractions. North Sumatra Province, which includes Medan, shows great potential for the development of marine tourism. However, it is not run optimally. Moreover, poor quality infrastructure and human resources are also a threat to marine tourism in Indonesia. This study's methodology involved a qualitative method and used focus group discussions (FGDs) to obtain data from 25 informant travel agent in North Sumatra Province. This study's results found that marketing strategies need consistent support from government and travel agents. The rapid development of communication and information technology has become one of the most important elements in the development of marketing strategies.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Tourism, Information Technology, Marketing, Economic Development, Water, Conservation (Environment), Marine Education, Social Media
Journal of Social Studies Education Research. Serhat Mah. 1238/2 Sok. 7B Blok 12 Ostim, Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey; Web site: http://jsser.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indonesia
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