Jurnal Sains Terapan Pariwisata
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Sains Terapan Pariwisata

Analysis of Tourist Motivation and Return Visit Intention to the Bendhung Lepen Tourism in Yogyakarta

Fadilla Ristya Aminda (Unknown)
Dinda Dewi Aisyah (Unknown)
Ahmad Rif’an Khoirul Lisan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Feb 2026

Abstract

This research aims to analyse the socio-economic characteristics of visitors, the purpose of their visit, the number of visits, and tourist motivation and revisit intention in Bendung Lepen, Yogyakarta. The research used a survey method with a sample size of 60 tourists. The data were analysed using a quantitative descriptive approach. The results of the research show that visitors to Bendung Lepen are, on average, young and adults in the range of 15-42 years with an average length of education of 7-12 years, have no dependents, and an income of IDR 1,000,000 – IDR 2,000,000. Most tourists visit for recreational purposes, with an average frequency of 1-2 visits per year. The motivation for tourists to visit Bendung Lepen is due to the beautiful views (physical motivation), being invited by friends/family (social motivation), and other factors such as proximity, educational activities, and the availability of public facilities. As many as 91.67% of visitors expressed interest in returning because it was conveniently located near their homes, offered affordable recreational activities, was a beautiful and exciting place, and was child-friendly.

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jstp

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Humanities Education Library & Information Science Public Health Social Sciences Veterinary Other

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Jurnal Sains Terapan Pariwisata adalah jurnal nasional terlengkap untuk semua yang peduli dengan inovasi dan pengembangan aspek pariwisata serta isu pariwisata terkini, seperti Destinasi Wisata, Perhotelan, Gastronomy dan MICE. Jurnal ini berisi penelitian teoritis dan terapan, mendorong penelitian ...