OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science

BUKIT LAWANG ECOTOURISM DIGITAL CAMPAIGN IN CULTIVATING ECOCENTRISM ETHICS FOR MEDAN CITY RESIDENTS

Dzulhajj ‘Aeyn Abe Siregar (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2025

Abstract

Bukit Lawang of Gunung Leuser National Park characterized by its ecocentrism way of life has a potential to influence urban society through Social Media. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), TNGL is home to 10,000 plant, 580 bird species and key mammals such as pongo, tigers, rhinos, elephants, and sun bears (UNESCO, 2024). This research using interpretative paradigm. Data were gathered by content analysist method, and literature review. Latest research directly and indirectly related to object destination namely Bukit Lawang, Instagram, YouTube, and websites were observed thematically through out the descriptive presentation. There are several travel agent service blogs such as sumatra-orangutan-explore.com, bukitlawang.com, bukitlawangguide.com, orangutan-trekking.com, etc. These travel agents are professionals who understand marketing communications. These agents package information about Bukit Lawang to successfully encourage potential foreign service users to buy their services.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

opini

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

OPINI: Jurnal of Communication and Social Science is an international journal that focuses on the scholarly study of communication and social science. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field by promoting the publication of innovative research and theoretical ...