The Effect of Income, Mileage, Vehicles Used, Sources of Information and Consumption on Tourist Expenditures to Tirta Tourism Objects Karo Regency

Abstract

The destination of the excursion will affect the expenditure of tourists in the destination of the excursion. Any increase in tourist spending will increase demand for output. Tourism activity generates demand, either consumption or investment, which in turn will lead to the creation of goods and services. The tourism industry is also expected to be a pioneer in determining the economic situation. The purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of income, distance traveled, means of transportation used, and eating or drinking on the expenditure of tourists to the Karo Regency water tourism field. The analysis procedure used in this research is multiple regression analysis with 93 respondents. The results of the research show that income has a positive and significant impact on tourist spending on the subject of the Tirta tourism field in Karo Regency. Mileage has a positive and important impact on tourist spending on the subject of the Karo Regency water tourism field. The vehicles used have a positive and important impact on tourist spending on the subject of the water tourism field in Karo Regency. Eating or drinking has a positive and important influence on tourist spending on the subject of the Karo Regency water tourism field.