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Evaluation of Waste Management in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Tourism Area: A Case Study of the Bromo Sand Sea Noviantoro, Kurnia Maulidi; Widjaja, Herry Rachmat; Ridwan, Masri
Geosfera Indonesia Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): GEOSFERA INDONESIA
Publisher : Department of Geography Education, University of Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/geosi.v10i1.45780

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Effective waste management is one of the key efforts to achieve sustainable tourism development. The purpose of this study was to examine the waste management model in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park area, particularly in the Sea of Sand. The results of this study are expected to provide normative benefits to all stakeholders managing Bromo as a tourist destination and serve as evaluation material for addressing waste issues in the Sea of Sand area. The study was conducted in May 2022 using a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data collection methods included observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The sampling technique used in this research was purposive sampling, or criterion-based selection, considering the validity of information provided by specific respondents with relevant expertise. The primary informants consisted of the management of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, government officials, guides, and the local community. The research findings indicate that waste management in the Bromo destination area is still suboptimal. Existing facilities are insufficiently representative, and utilities related to solid waste need further development. Furthermore, the coordination of waste management efforts has not been effectively implemented. Recommended measures for stakeholders in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park to improve waste management include: (1) developing waste management systems; (2) restricting the number of visitors to Bromo; (3) enhancing tourism utilities, such as environmentally-conscious signage systems; and (4) developing and maintaining tourist facilities and infrastructure.  
Spatial Patterns of Tourism: Towards Legally-Based Tourism Village Regulations Based on Physical Carrying Capacity Analysis Darwis, Darwis; Jasman, Jasman; Apriyanto, Bejo; Mandalia, Siska; Widjaja, Herry Rachmat; Ridwan, Masri
Geosfera Indonesia Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024): GEOSFERA INDONESIA
Publisher : Department of Geography Education, University of Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/geosi.v9i2.46551

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Lowita Beach was a tourist area in Suppa District, Pinrang Regency, with 11 tourist attractions. The annual increase in visitors to Lowita Beach can compromise tourist comfort and damage the area's natural habitat. This is the basis for researchers to analyse the Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC) of Lowita Beach. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of tourist activities, assess the physical carrying capacity of the area, and formulate the role of tourist villages in managing the Lowita Beach area. The research approach used was research and development, as initiated by Borg and Gall: the calculation of Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC), area parameters, and the number of tourists. The study population comprised 93 tourists who visited the Lowita Beach area. Data was collected through the completion of questionnaires, interviews, measurements, and field observations. A quantitative-descriptive approach was used for data analysis. The Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC) analysis reveals that Lowita Beach's ideal capacity is 1 visitor per day, yet it currently hosts an average of 35 visitors daily, significantly surpassing this threshold. This overcapacity indicates that the beach is experiencing environmental strain and underscores the need for management strategies to align visitor numbers with sustainable limits. In conclusion, despite the physical carrying capacity (PCC) of Lowita Beach being 17 visitors per day, the present daily visitor count suggests that the beach is currently facing overcrowding, albeit not to a significant extent. Hence, it is necessary to implement policy interventions from the tourist villages of Tasiwalie and Wiringtasi, which should include the establishment of standardized operating procedures and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, in order to ensure sustainable tourism management at Lowita Beach.
GROWTH Framework: A Model for Human Capital Development in Tourism Through Vocational Higher Education Andar Danova Lastaripar Goeltom; Eko Susanto; Anwari Masatip; Herry Rachmat Widjaja; Ali Muhtasom
Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Travel Management Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Integrasi Sains Media

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58229/jthtm.v3i2.412

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In the face of evolving demands in the tourism sector, vocational higher education plays a strategic role in developing industry-ready human capital and empowerment to contribute to community-based sustainable tourism. This study proposes and validates the GROWTH Framework, a multi-theoretical model integrating Human Capital Theory, Stakeholder Theory, the Triple Helix Model, and Experiential Learning. The framework explores how curriculum quality, institutional support, contextual learning, and stakeholder participation affect graduate readiness, empowerment outcomes, and tourism ecosystem sustainability. Data were collected from 210 respondents, including vocational students, alumni, educators, and tourism village practitioners across several Indonesian provinces. All nine hypotheses were supported using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that experiential and context-specific learning significantly enhances graduate readiness and empowerment, while institutional and cross-sectoral collaboration fosters stakeholder participation and sustainable outcomes. This research contributes to the theoretical enrichment of vocational education discourse and offers practical recommendations for policymakers, educational institutions, and local tourism stakeholders. When strategically implemented, vocational tourism education catalyzes empowerment, innovation, and long-term sustainability in rural tourism ecosystems.
Model of resilience strategies of small and medium-sized tourism enterprises post pandemic crises in marine-based destination Buntu Marannu Eppang; Herry Rachmat Widjaja; Muhammad Arifin; Muaz Azinuddin; Muhammad Arfin Muhammad Salim; Islahuddin
Journal of Applied Sciences in Travel and Hospitality Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): JASTH: Journal of Applied Sciences in Travel and Hospitality
Publisher : Unit Publikasi Ilmiah, P3M, Politeknik Negeri Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/jasth.v7i2.105-126

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This study investigates the resilience strategies employed by small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMTEs) in Tanjung Bira, a marine-based destination in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, to cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Duchek's Model of resilience, which conceptualizes resilience as a meta-capability composed of three stages (anticipation, coping, and adaptation), is used as a key framework. An exploratory qualitative approach was employed, involving in-depth semi-structured interviews with seven informants representing various tourism stakeholders. Thematic analysis revealed several main strategies for SMTE resilience: collaboration with stakeholders, government intervention, implementation of digital marketing, strengthening SMTEs legality, and strengthening/diversification of SMTE products. Mapping these strategies onto Duchek's Model, the anticipation stage included strategic planning, risk assessment, and building dynamic capabilities; the coping stage consisted of immediate financial measures and policy support; and the adaptation stage involved diversification, technology and innovation adoption, and collaboration and networking. A key implication is that destination management organizations should create innovative products and leverage online platforms for marketing to increase visitor arrivals and boost SMTE product sales. The findings contribute to understanding SMTE resilience in the context of a marine-based destination in Eastern Indonesia and provide insights for policymakers and practitioners to support SMTE recovery and long-term sustainability post-pandemic.