Jornal Of Tourism Sciences (Toursci)
Vol 3 No 4 (2026): Vol 3 No 4 April 2026

Technological and Innovative Approaches in Developing Religious and Cultural Tourism

Kartono Kartono (Swadaya Gunung Jati University, Cirebon)
Muhammad Dandi Ramadhan (Swadaya Gunung Jati University, Cirebon)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Apr 2026

Abstract

Purpose – This research aims to formulate a strategy for the development of religious and cultural tourism in Cirebon City based on technology and innovation, as an effort to answer today's challenges and maximize the existing potential in a sustainable and inclusive manner. Methods: The research was conducted using a descriptive, quantitative method. The research sample comprised 165 respondents, including visitors, individuals, and tourism-related parties. A purposive sampling approach was used. Data analysis is performed in Microsoft Excel. Result: The management of religious and cultural tourism in Cirebon City has significant potential in its history and palace heritage, but its development remains hampered by limited infrastructure, low-quality human resources (HR), and suboptimal technology adoption and integration across stakeholders. Conclusion - To optimize the potential of tourism in the digital era, it is necessary to have a sustainable tourism development strategy that must rely on technological innovation and cross-sector collaboration between the government, tourism managers, and tourism actors.

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toursci

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Journal of Tourism Sciences (Toursci) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes scientific articles in the field of Tourism. Articles published in the TourSci Journal include the results of original scientific research (top priority), new scientific review articles (not priority), and the results of ...