Tourism Reserch Journal
Vol 4 No 1 (2020): TRJ Tourism Research Journal

Factors Influencing French Tourists to Visit Bali

Ferhadius Endi (Sekolah Tingi Pariwisata Ambarrukmo (STIPRAM) Yogyakarta)
Danang Prasetyo (Sekolah Tingi Pariwisata Ambarrukmo (STIPRAM) Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Apr 2020

Abstract

This study discusses the factors that influence French tourists to visit Bali. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The research data was obtained by observing, documenting and interviewing 48 French tourists who used the services of a travel agent during their vacation in Bali in 2019. To test the validity of the data, researchers used triangulation of techniques and sources. Then data analysis through the stages of data collection, data reduction, data display and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of research that has been conducted, it is found that there are 10 (ten) factors that influence French tourists to visit Bali; those are: (1) the beauty of the nature, (2) the hospitality of the Balinese people, (3) the rich history, local culture and traditions, (4) the competitive prices, (5) beaches and activities, (6) the traditional cuisine of Bali, (7) the convenience during vacation, (8) meditation and yoga facilities, (9) the availability of Francophone guide, and (10) the existence of Francophone community. The results of this study are expected to provide a strategic plan map for the development of tourism especially in Bali and in Indonesia in general.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

trj

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Subject

Education Social Sciences Transportation Other

Description

TRJ Tourism Research Journal, ISSN 2598-9839 (online) is published twice a year in April and October by Program Studi Magister Pariwisata, Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Trisakti. TRJ Tourism Research Journal welcomes original manuscripts of scientific research result and actual case study, as well as ...