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Komunikasi Tematik Dalam Branding Destinasi Urban: Studi Komparatif Delta Fishing, Cafe Bintang Lima, Dan Monkasel Surabaya Fikri Amrilllah; Stefanus Irwananda Susanto; Muhammad Rifky; Mohammad Insan Romadhan
Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi Dan Sosial Politik Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Juli - September
Publisher : CV. ITTC INDONESIA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62379/jiksp.v3i1.2975

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The rapid development of urban areas has led to the emergence of tourist destinations that function not only as recreational spaces but also as tools for shaping the city’s image. To strengthen the competitiveness and identity of a destination, thematic communication becomes a crucial strategy, encompassing visual, narrative, and atmospheric elements that are integrated into the visitor experience. This article explores the implementation of thematic communication in the branding of three urban destinations in East Java: Delta Fishing, Café Bintang Lima, and the Submarine Monument (Monkasel), using a comparative study and qualitative descriptive analysis. Data were collected through field observations, visual documentation, and interviews with managers and visitors. The results show that each destination applies a different thematic communication approach: Delta Fishing emphasizes environmental education values, Café Bintang Lima conveys affordable luxury through visual and digital media, while Monkasel offers an immersive historical experience. These findings highlight that the effectiveness of thematic communication depends on the alignment of messages, media used, and the ability to build emotional connections with the audience. With the right strategy, thematic communication can enhance the image and competitiveness of tourist destinations, especially amid increasing competition in urban tourism.
Eksplorasi Daya Tarik Wisata Urban Heritage Dan Modern Leisure: Studi Kasus Kota Lama Surabaya Dan Blyss Cafe Batu Malang Zaskiya Bella Usnul Qotimah; Salsa Aulia Ayu Yasmine; Mohammad Insan Romadhan
Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi Dan Sosial Politik Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Juli - September
Publisher : CV. ITTC INDONESIA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62379/jiksp.v3i1.2999

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Tourism in East Java shows an increasingly dynamic trend, with the emergence of a combination of heritage tourism attractions and modern leisure concepts. The Old City of Surabaya as an urban heritage area holds strong historical potential, while Blyss Cafe in Batu, Malang, represents a leisure tourism lifestyle that is popular with the younger generation. This study aims to explore and compare the attractions of the two locations in the context of destination development and East Java tourism branding strategies. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection techniques through direct observation, in-depth interviews with managers and visitors, and analysis of visual documentation and related literature. The research findings show that the Old City of Surabaya has strengths in historical value and cultural narratives, while Blyss Cafe excels in presenting an aesthetic atmosphere, comfort, and leisure experiences that attract millennial tourists. Although different in character, both play an important role in shaping a diverse and inclusive destination image. In conclusion, the integration of heritage tourism and modern leisure can be an effective destination branding strategy, by targeting a wider tourist segment while enriching the East Java tourism portfolio.