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Title : Designing Education Tourism Destination In Indonesian Universities
Author :

Dr. Tri Kuntoro Priyambodo, M.Sc. (1)

Date : 0 2019
Keyword : educational tourism,UGM,socio-cultural aspects,social and cultural impact educational tourism,UGM,socio-cultural aspects,social and cultural impact
Abstract : Education tourism as an option for developing more sustainable mass tourism. Indonesia especially Yogyakarta can increase their tourism earnings by tapping into this growing market phenomenon. Educational tourism, a growing part in the world tourism market, has attracted great attention because of its direct impact on the community and as an alternative strategy for poverty alleviation. Tourism is considered as one of the main industries and sectors highly contributing to economic development in Indonesia especially in Yogyakarta, this region can be an ideal case for studying the issue of educational tourism in UniversitasGadjahMada. Education Tourism is a means to empower academics, local community, local businesses, and to improve economic welfare. The aims of this study are to identify the socio-cultural potential of education tourism in GadjahMada University and to identify attractions that will have an impact on social-economic development in the area. This study uses methods, namely focus group discussions, direct observation, survey and best practice method. This study concludes that there is a positive relationship between attitude, environmental impact, economic impact, and socio-cultural impacts and practice in the the field when the potential is seized. The findings incorporate insights into the sociocultural and economic potential of education tourism and practices related to community development at the University of Gajah Mada, Yogyakarta Indonesia by designing Education Tourism Packages that will suit the needs of tourist from the identified attractions. Education tourism can create sustainable development for local communities, academic society, universities and stakeholders.
Group of Knowledge :
Level : Internasional
Status :
Published
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1 210128-3Q-Paper-62.pdf
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