INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Indonesian Journal Of Business And Economics

THE ROLE OF DIGITAL MARKETING IN ENHANCING TOURISM BUSINESS MARKETING NETWORKS IN PULO ACEH

Putri Mauliza (Universitas Serambi Mekkah)
Juwita Juwita (Universitas Serambi Mekkah)
Marlina Marlina (Universitas Serambi Mekkah)
Susanti Susanti (Universitas Serambi Mekkah)
Arsyad Arsyad (Universitas Serambi Mekkah)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study explores the role of digital marketing in strengthening the tourism business network in Pulo Aceh. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews, field observations, and literature review. The findings show that social media platforms, online communication applications, and digital storytelling techniques have significantly expanded the promotional reach of tourism destinations and improved connectivity with potential visitors. However, several challenges persist, including limited digital literacy among local communities, unequal internet accessibility, and weak collaboration among stakeholders. The study concludes that digital marketing can serve as a strategic tool to enhance tourism marketing in Pulo Aceh through initiatives such as digital skills training, improvements in information technology infrastructure, and the development of stronger collaborative networks with stakeholders including local government and private sectors. This research contributes theoretically by enriching the discourse on digital-based tourism marketing in remote island regions, while also offering practical insights for stakeholders to optimize digital platforms in promoting tourism destinationsKeywords: Authors should select a maximum of five keywords that are specific and reflect what is essential about the article.

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pub

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Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

The Indonesian Journal of Business and Economics (IJBE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Faculty of Economics, University of Kuningan, Indonesia. As a biannual publication issued in June and December, it serves as a scholarly platform for the dissemination of knowledge derived ...