West Science Journal Economic and Entrepreneurship
Vol. 1 No. 03 (2023): West Science Journal Economic and Entrepreneurship

Evaluation of the Impact of IKN Development on Increasing Tourism Sector Competitiveness, Increasing Tourist Income, and Increasing the Number of Tourism Visits: A Case Study on Tourist Destinations in East Kalimantan

Zulfikri, Agung (Unknown)
Ishak, Riani Prihatini (Unknown)
Judijanto, Loso (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2023

Abstract

This research investigates the impact of Information and Knowledge Networks (IKN) development on the tourism sector in East Kalimantan through a quantitative analysis. A sample of 150 participants, comprising tourists, local businesses, and stakeholders, provided insights into the relationships between IKN development and Increasing Tourism Sector Competitiveness, Increasing Tourist Income, and Increasing the Number of Tourism Visits. The study employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) to analyze the data. The measurement model assessment confirmed the reliability and validity of the constructs, while the structural model analysis revealed significant positive relationships between IKN development and the dependent variables. The overall model fit was assessed using various indices, and hypothesis testing supported the significance of the paths. The R-Square values indicated that the model effectively explains a substantial proportion of the variability in tourism outcomes. The findings contribute to the understanding of the role of IKN in shaping the tourism sector and offer practical implications for stakeholders in East Kalimantan.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

wsee

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Economics and Entrepreneurship published since 2023 by Westscience Press. Editors receive scientific articles from research results, surveys, and literature reviews closely related to the Economics and Entrepreneurship sectors. WSJEE is a peer-reviewed and open-access scientific magazine. ...