JURNAL EMBA : JURNAL RISET EKONOMI, MANAJEMEN, BISNIS DAN AKUNTANSI
Vol. 13 No. 04 (2025): JE. Vol. 13 No. 4

THE EFFECT OF TOUR GUIDE KNOWLEDGE AND DESTINATION IMAGE ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AT TRAVEL AGENCY IN MAKASSAR

Thomas, Gailyn Josephine (Unknown)
Mangantar, Maryam (Unknown)
Tumewu, Ferdinand (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Nov 2025

Abstract

As competition among tourism destinations increases, providing excellent service quality and building a positive image have become crucial in achieving tourist satisfaction. This study aims to analyze the effect of tour guide knowledge and destination image on customer satisfaction among tourists traveling from a Makassar-based travel agency to North Sulawesi. A quantitative approach was applied using multiple linear regression analysis. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to tourists who joined tour packages from PT. Vifa Holiday Indonesia. The results show that both tour guide knowledge and destination image have a positive and significant influence on customer satisfaction, with destination image having a greater impact. The study concludes that enhancing tour guide competence and strengthening the destination’s image are essential strategies for improving tourist satisfaction and encouraging repeat visits.   Keywords: Tour Guide Knowledge, Destination Image, Customer Satisfaction

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Journal Info

Abbrev

emba

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Jurnal EMBA merupakan terbitan berkala sebagai sarana untuk menyebarluaskan hasil penelitian dan ilmu pengetahuan dibidang ekonomi. Diterbitkan oleh Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Univeristas Sam Ratulangi Manado. Jurnal ini diterbitkan 4 kali setahun, sejak tahun 2012. Setiap artikel direview oleh ...