Jurnal Ekonomi Indonesia
Vol 14 No 3 (2025): English

Optimizing tourism development using Google Trends and nighttime light (NTL) data

Kartiasih, Fitri (Unknown)
Azhari, Azhari (Unknown)
Rinangku, Rahadian Eka Bagus Indra (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Dec 2025

Abstract

Tourism plays a strategic role in driving regional economic growth through job creation, cultural preservation, and equitable development. East Java Province recorded the highest number of domestic tourist visits in 2024; however, not all districts and cities have received digital exposure and infrastructure support proportional to their tourism potential. This study analyzes digital visibility, infrastructure development, and tourist arrivals across 38 districts and cities, and classifies them using descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation, and K-Means Clustering. Data sources include Google Trends (digital tourism interest), Nighttime Light imagery (infrastructure development), and domestic tourist statistics from BPS. The results identify four clusters with distinct characteristics, with Surabaya City showing high performance in all aspects, while other regions demonstrate strong digital interest but limited infrastructure. The study recommends targeted digital promotion, infrastructure enhancement for high-demand destinations, and strengthened tourism attractiveness in emerging areas, contributing to more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable tourism development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

isei

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Jurnal Ekonomi Indonesia is a journal published by Ikatan Sarjana Ekonomi Indonesia (ISEI) consists of academic articles on various subject areas including monetary and macroprudential regulation, finance and banking system, international economics, development economics, environmental and natural ...