Journal of Business on Hospitality and Tourism
Vol 1, No 1 (2015): Journal of Business on Hospitality and Tourism

Positioning Eco-Tourism Objects for Improving Image of Bali Indonesia as An International Tourist Destination

I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama (Universitas Dhyana Pura)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Dec 2015

Abstract

Ecotourism objects in this study include: (1) Bali Marine Park, (2) Bali Elephant Safari Park, (3) Bali Barat (West Bali) National Park, (4) Bali Butterfly Park, (5) Bali Reptile Park, (6) Sangeh Monkey Forest, (7) Ubud Botanic Garden, dan (8) Bali Botanic Garden based on the attributes of “facility, attractiveness, accessibility, and service”. This study utilized quantitative method, specifically exploratory research method and conclusive research method based on previous research and existing theories, in order to achieve the research objectives with the goal to generate new findings.  Based on multidimensional scaling analysis, the perception of Bali Botanic Garden is similar to that of Sangeh Monkey Forest and Bali Barat National Park. While not in the same category as Bali Botanic Garden, the similarity coordinate of Ubud Botanic Garden is so close that it is a considerable competitor to Bali Botanic Garden. The ecotourism objects perceived to have similarities are Bali Butterfly Park and Ubud Botanic Garden. Another grouping based on similarity are Bali Marine Park and Bali Elephant Safari Park, whose similarity coordinates are quite distant from the other ecotourism objects. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jbhost

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

JBHOST aims at initiating and stimulating high-impact and innovative research relevant for academics and practitioners within the hospitality and tourism industries. The audience of this publication primarily comprises academics, graduate students, practitioners and all others interested in ...