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Ahmad Kurniawan
Politeknik Pariwisata Palembang
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TIKTOK CONTENT PATTERN: CONTENT SIMILARITY AS A STEP TO INCREASE THE ATTRACTIVENESS VISITS TOURIST DESTINATIONS Ahmad Kurniawan; Alba Romizal; Muhammad Iqbal Djohan
Journal Hotspot Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December
Publisher : Politeknik Pariwisata Palembang

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This research on “TikTok Content Pattern: Content similarity as a step to increase the attractiveness visits tourist destinations” aims to understand and analyze the visual content patterns used by influencers on TikTok in the context of promoting nature tourism destinations. The main focus of the research is on five major themes, namely Visual Aesthetics, Visual Storytelling, Visual of Nature Awesome Beauty, Visual Interaction, and Visual Branding and Identity. Through a thematic analysis approach, this research delves deeper into the key elements contained within each theme, including how visual aesthetics create appeal, how visual storytelling builds a strong narrative, and how visual elements can motivate TikTok users to explore natural tourism destinations. The results of this study provide insight into effective strategies for using visual elements on the TikTok platform to increase user engagement and promote natural tourism destinations. The practical implications of this research can provide valuable guidelines for tourism and marketing practitioners to optimally utilize TikTok's potential to increase the attractiveness of customer visits to natural tourism destinations.
BEYOND DIRECTIONS: HOW TOUR GUIDES SHAPE CULTURAL INTERPRETATION AND VISITOR ENGAGEMENT AT CULINARY FESTIVALS Debi Rusmiati; Ahmad Kurniawan
Journal Hotspot Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December
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Culinary festivals have increasingly emerged as important platforms for cultural tourism, offering visitors opportunities to engage with local heritage through food-based experiences. However, limited attention has been given to the role of tour guides in shaping cultural interpretation and visitor engagement within culinary festival settings. This study aims to examine how tour guides influence visitors’ cultural understanding and engagement at the Festival Kuliner Legendaris Jakarta. Adopting a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and document analysis involving tour guides, festival visitors, and event organizers. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns related to guiding practices and visitor experiences. The findings reveal that tour guides play a significant role as cultural interpreters, storytellers, and experience curators by contextualizing local culinary heritage through interpretive narratives and interactive communication. These practices enhance visitors’ cultural appreciation, emotional connection, and overall engagement with the festival experience. This study contributes to tourism and event management literature by extending the understanding of tour guides’ roles in culinary festival contexts and provides practical insights for festival organizers and destination managers in designing culturally meaningful and engaging culinary tourism experiences.
Enhancing Festival Event Quality Through Trend-Driven Innovation in Regional Indonesia Handika Fikri Pratama; Muh Yahyaddin; Muhmmad Iqbal; Ahmad Kurniawan; Rahmi Fadhela; Budi Wibowo; Suhairi Hazisma
Journal of Tourism Sustainability Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Volume 5 Number 1 (2025)
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bandung

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This study investigates the stagnation in the conceptual execution of the Sagarurung Festival in the PALI Regency (Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir), which has remained largely unchanged over time and failed to incorporate contemporary trends and innovations. This lack of novelty has reduced visitor engagement, particularly among the younger demographic. To address this, the research explores how trend-driven innovation, operationalized through four core variables: strong festival atmosphere, harmonious interpersonal interaction, distinct cultural symbols, and rich festival activities, can enhance the attractiveness and quality of regional festivals. A quantitative approach using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed, with data collected from 285 festival attendees. The analysis revealed a statistically significant influence of a strong festival atmosphere on the three other variables. These findings support the development of a comprehensive event model that integrates emerging trends into local cultural contexts to revitalize festival experiences. Theoretically, this study extends event management literature by introducing trend-driven innovation as a strategic framework for enhancing the relevance and competitiveness of regional festivals. It offers a scalable model that can inform policy and practice in similar socio-cultural settings, contributing to increased tourism and sustained cultural preservation.
Co-Authors Alba Romizal Budi Wibowo Debi Rusmiati Handika Fikri Pratama, Handika Fikri Muh Yahyaddin Muhammad Iqbal Djohan Muhmmad Iqbal Rahmi Fadhela Suhairi Hazisma