Journal of Social Growth and Development Studies
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): March

Village Government Strategies in Branding Tourism Villages Through Digital-Based Social Mapping in South Tete Batu

Muhammad Ilham (Universitas Mataram)
Ikmal Maulana (Universitas Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Mar 2025

Abstract

This study is motivated by the tourism industry’s significant potential to boost national income and economic growth in the era of globalization, particularly through the development of tourism villages. The East Lombok Regency government has implemented the policy "Fair, Prosperous, and Safe East Lombok," designating 91 tourism villages, including Tetebatu Selatan Village in Sikur District, known for its natural and cultural attractions. To ensure sustainable tourism, a strong branding strategy is essential. This study aims to examine the village government's efforts in branding Tetebatu Selatan Tourism Village through Digital-Based Social Mapping. A descriptive qualitative method was used, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, validated using source triangulation. The findings reveal that the village government has mapped local potentials, such as English Village, Agriculture Village, Cultural Village, Religious Village, Fruit Village, and Aren Village, and has promoted branding through (tetebatuselatan.com) and (jadesta.com), a platform managed by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jsgds

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Social Growth and Development Studies (JSGDS) publishes peer-reviewed articles on all social development issues that are widely scattered throughout Indonesia. The journal aims to encourage the knowledge sharing activities between academics, scholars, and practitioners in this field. The ...