Journal of Indonesian Economic Research
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)

Exploring the Role of Social Media Marketing in Shaping Indonesian Tourists’ Interest and Perceptions of Turkey as a Travel Destination

Dharmawan, Winda Putri (Unknown)
GİRGİNER, Nuray (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study aims to explore the role of social media marketing in shaping Indonesian tourists’ interest in visiting Turkey. A qualitative approach was used, with data collected through in-depth interviews from 16 participants, including active social media users, Indonesian tourists who have visited or plan to visit Turkey, and travel agents in Indonesia. The results indicate that social media significantly influences travel decisions by providing engaging visual content, trustworthy user-generated reviews, and interactive promotions. Participants highlighted the emotional appeal of Turkey’s iconic landmarks and the influence of influencers in building trust. The study also found that while social media is more personalized and effective than traditional marketing methods, both should be used in combination for greater impact. The recommendations include optimizing visual content, collaborating with influencers, utilizing local language in campaigns, and strengthening engagement through interactive features to enhance social media marketing strategies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jier

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Indonesian Economic Research (JIER) is a scholarly journal that publishes scientific research on the theory and practice of economic studies. This journal is dedicated to publishing peer-reviewed, high-quality, context-related academic research on open-economy macroeconomics. It ...