The main objective of this research is to investigate motivations of Muslim travellers to choose Padang as a tourist destination. While the online platform has been considered as important factors for today's travellers, Muslims may have a different characteristic in the way they making decision. There is a very limited study explain factors that are consider important for Muslim travellers. In this study, the effect of social media promotion and electronic word of mouth (e-wom) on Muslims travellers' decision making process is evaluated. Sample of the research are people who have experienced to visit Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia. There was an equal number of male and female participated in this study, giving the total of N=120 respondents. This research used a multiple regression technique. The results indicated that social media promotion and electronic word of mouth (e-wom) have a significant effect on Muslim Travellers Decision to visit Padang, Indonesia. In addition, this research also found that most respondents read the other travellers reviews, observe pictures and stories on social media before making their own choices related to a travel destination. The results were discussed further for developing a sustainable tourism strategy in West Sumatera Indonesia, especially in targeting Muslim travellers.
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