Exploring Micro-Weddings Concepts: A Synergy of Values for VFR Tourism in Malaysia and Indonesia

Micro weddings have replaced large weddings during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a culture where weddings celebration is significant, the foregoing of VFR, music, traditional foods, and gifts are considered a huge sacrifice for both the host and guests. The pandemic has forced the number of attendees to be reduced, from only online participation to a micro wedding. This study analyses a celebrated event for Muslims in two Southeast Asian countries: Indonesia and Malaysia. It explores the guest perceptions, expectations, satisfaction, and experiences during the event. A qualitative method utilizing thematic analysis generated four themes: functional, social, price, and emotional values. Keywords: Micro-wedding; pandemic; perceived value; guest experience eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under the responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.371

WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR POST-PANDEMIC URBAN TOURISM IN JAKARTA? AN OVERVIEW OF EXISTING TOURISM RESOURCES AND THEIR MARKETING STRATEGIES

The purpose of this study is to present a brief overview of urban tourism resources in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia and to assess what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for them in the post-pandemic world. The study is derived from students project assignment which explore Jakarta’s urban tourism resources, namely the historic area of Jakarta Old Town, the Betawi native ethnic group village of Setu Babakan, and the cultural theme park Miniature of Beautiful Indonesia. The study employs observations and interviews with managers of these tourists’ sites as well as visitors. A SWOT analysis is done after data were gathered. From field observations it can be confirmed that the three areas exhibit some characteristics of contemporary urban tourism. However, albeit each is in different stage of development, they face similar challenges in tourism marketing, developing interpretation, and communicating their values. Opportunities in the post-pandemic world for these three different places are the latest changes in tourists’ preference for outdoor setting and spacious area

Culture, People and Technology: The Driving Forces for Tourism Cities Proceedings of 8th ITSA Biennial Conference 2020

This is the proceedings of the 8th Biennial Conference of the International Tourism Studies Association, held in Jakarta and Singapore, 2nd December 202

Warisan Budaya, Pariwisata dan Pembangunan di Muarajambi, Sumatra

This paperis part ofapreliminary studyon the potentialsand problemsin the development ofheritage tourismasa rural and regional development strategyinMuarajambi. Itaimsto presentthe variousdynamicsin the relationshipbetweentourism, culturalheritage, anddevelopment through Muarajambi’s case. This studyusesqualitative dataobtainedthroughfield observations,interviews, secondarydata collectionandliterature studies. It concludes that the development of certain economic sectorswithin the heritage area causes disruption toheritage conservation and limits heritage tourism development. The study suggests that the area must be declared as heritage conservation area through appropriate legalframework and that clear coordination mechanism between central and local governments that aim toward conserving heritage for communities’ welfare should be realized. Keywords: cultural heritage, tourism, developmen

Pengembangan Potensi Wisata Agro di Kawasan Condet Kelurahan Balekambang Jakarta Timur

Jakarta as tourist destinations in Indonesia to implement various types of travel include cultural, historical and ecotourism. For examples of nature tourism in Jakarta is the issue of potential development of the Ciliwung River as a nature-based tourist destination. One segment which is a conservation area in the Watershed is Fruit of Condet, East Jakarta. Lahan Buah Condet is the only farm remaining pockets of the vast Condet set at DCI Jakarta Governor Decree No.DIV-1511/E/74. Potential tread such as endemic plants typical namely Salak and Duku Condet. Their Jakarta Governor Decree No. 646 2016 to further accelerate the implementation of the settlement and development of Lahan Buah Condet as a tourist destination as well as agrotourism area in East Jakarta. Problems in development of agrotourism is limited plantations, easily flooded, access to the plantations in the housing area residents and utilization of spatial patterns that are less well maintained, it is feared to cause damage to plantations. This research used qualitative method. By combining variable of agrotourism, conservation, and considering the potential of the land, found a solution how the concept of agrotourism in the form attractions, accessibilities, amenities, ancillary and institutions in Lahan Buah Condet can be suitable with the concept of consideration factors for agro tourism development