Journal of Tourism Sustainability
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): (Article In Press)

The Primacy of Accessibility in Urban Riverfront Tourism: An Empirical Integration of the 3A-TPB Framework in Banjarmasin, Indonesia

Alhally, Arafat (Unknown)
Maghfiroh, Sahara (Unknown)
Padli (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Mar 2026

Abstract

Urban riverfronts represent strategic recreational assets where terrestrial and aquatic mobility systems converge. Despite their economic significance, the psychological mechanisms governing visit decisions in high-density land-water interfaces remain insufficiently understood. This study examines the impact of attractions, amenities, and accessibility on visitor decisions at Siring Piere Tendean, Banjarmasin, using an integrated 3A-Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework. Utilizing a quantitative survey (n=100) analyzed via multiple linear regression, the findings demonstrate that 3A attributes account for 52.6% of the variance in visit decisions. Notably, accessibility emerges as the dominant predictor, surpassing the influence of amenities and attractions. The data reveal that for the 83% of respondents who are repeat visitors, the riverfront operates as a functional utility hub where behavioral execution is dictated by the absence of mobility friction. Theoretically, this research anchors Perceived Behavioral Control in physical accessibility, establishing a "mobility-control link" in dense urban settings. Practically, the results advocate for a transition toward mobility-centric governance that prioritizes the synchronization of docking facilities and pedestrian connectivity to sustain destination competitiveness.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JTOSPOLBAN

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Tourism Sustainability (JTOS) E-ISSN 2798-8333 is a double blind review journal published by Politeknik Negeri Bandung. It focuses on fostering and stimulating discourses in the tourism research among academics and professionals. JTOS welcomes articles in all areas of tourism research ...