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Sustainable Culinary Tourism in Ubud, Bali: Preserving Traditional Balinese Food Heritage while Supporting Tourism Growth Suardani, Made; Meirejeki, I Nyoman; Sagitarini, Luh Linna; Sudarta, I Gede; Arjana, I Wayan Basi
Journal of Tourism Economics and Policy Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Tourism Economics and Policy (January - March 2026) - In Progress
Publisher : PT Keberlanjutan Strategis Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38142/jtep.v6i1.1883

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Sustainable tourism has increasingly emphasized the importance of balancing economic development with cultural preservation. Within this framework, culinary tourism has emerged as a strategic tool for enhancing destination attractiveness while maintaining local identity. This study aims to examine the role of sustainable culinary tourism in preserving traditional Balinese food heritage while supporting tourism growth in Ubud, Bali. A qualitative case study approach was employed, involving in-depth interviews with restaurant owners, local chefs, cooking class instructors, and tourism practitioners, complemented by observations and document analysis. The findings reveal that sustainable culinary tourism contributes significantly to the preservation of traditional recipes, cooking techniques, and the use of local ingredients. Culinary tourism activities, particularly traditional restaurants and cooking classes, function as mechanisms for transmitting culinary knowledge and strengthening cultural authenticity. Furthermore, culinary tourism enhances destination competitiveness, increases tourist attraction, and supports local economic development. Local community involvement was identified as a critical factor in ensuring sustainability, as community members serve as custodians of traditional culinary knowledge. However, challenges related to commercialization and adaptation to tourist preferences may threaten authenticity if not properly managed. This study concludes that sustainable culinary tourism provides an integrated model for balancing cultural preservation and tourism growth. The findings contribute to sustainable tourism and culinary tourism literature by demonstrating the dual role of culinary tourism in cultural sustainability and economic development. Practical implications are provided for policymakers, tourism practitioners, and local communities to strengthen sustainable culinary tourism strategies in cultural destinations.
The Mediating Role of Social Media Engagement in the Relationship Between Social Media Advertising and Brand Awareness: Evidence from Luxury Resorts in Bali Luh Linna Sagitarini; Made Suardani
Inkubis : Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): INKUBIS Jurnal Ekonomi Dan Bisnis
Publisher : Politeknik Siber Cerdika Internasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59261/inkubis.v8i2.265

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Background: Social media has become a dominant channel for brand building in the hospitality sector, especially for luxury hotels, where visual storytelling and symbolic value are crucial. However, limited research has explored how paid social media advertising (SMA) influences brand awareness (BA) through consumer engagement. Objective: This study examines the direct and indirect effects of SMA on BA by applying the Stimulus–Organism–Response (SOR) framework, with social media engagement (ENG) serving as a mediator. Methods: A survey was conducted involving 250 domestic and international tourists who had engaged with paid campaigns on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube from five five-star resorts in Bali. The EPIC model—Empathy, Persuasion, Impact, and Communication—was used to assess advertising effectiveness, while regression analysis was employed to test the hypothesized relationships. Results: The results indicate that SMA directly enhances BA (β = 0.52, p < .001) and has an indirect effect through ENG as a significant mediator (β = 0.47 → β = 0.38, p < .001). ENG independently strengthens BA (β = 0.38, p < .001), and the model collectively explains 61% of the variance in brand awareness. This study contributes theoretically by integrating the EPIC model into the SOR framework and demonstrating that social media engagement functions as a key mediating mechanism between advertising stimuli and brand awareness outcomes. Conclusion: Practically, luxury hotel managers should invest in clear, persuasive, and emotionally resonant social media campaigns that stimulate consumer engagement, thereby reinforcing brand recognition and salience in competitive digital markets.