The Impact of Halal Tourism Destination on Improving Community Prosperity

Abstract

Tourism is a sector that is very crucial in increasing the country's foreign exchange. For Indonesia, it is very relevant since the natural and cultural riches that we have. This study aims to find out whether the positive impact obtained from halal tourism in Padang Beach on improving people's prosperity. This research is a qualitative study using interviews, observation and documentation as a method of collecting data. The collected data were analyzed with qualitative descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that the people around Padang Beach want to cooperate, participate and be involved in the management and development of Padang Beach tourism destinations with related parties such as the government (through city government and The city department of tourism and culture) and the private sector. They (in this case, local business people and the community) feel an increase in skills, increased employment opportunities, business chances for the local community. Directly, the existence of these tourist destinations increases the selling value of the goods / services they produce so that eventually an increase in economic and community prosperity.

Fostering Urban Destination Prosperity through Post COVID-19 Sustainable Tourism in Craiova, Romania

“…Tourism that enhances urban tourism destination prosperity and harmony includes a set of important topics of sustainable tourism development and innovation, such as strengthening socio-economic foundations, group communication with stakeholders, and socio-cultural and professional contacts within tourism organizations, the political and historical domain, safety, responsible corporate necessity (the business sector), mutual understanding and equity for peace in their complex causal relationships [49], but also partnerships and collaborations. The presence of urban tourist destinations on the entire surface of the Earth increases the sales capacity of the tourist packages that they produce and thus results in a significant increase in the economic and community prosperity of the geographical space [50].…”

“…The relevant data from the responses regarding preferences for spending a weekend in Craiova compared to other cities show a variety of reasons and tourist attractions that can attract visitors to the city (Figure 3). A significant number of respondents mentioned that they would like to spend a weekend in Craiova to visit tourist attractions (116) and museums, such as the Oltenia Museum (50). This indicates that the cultural heritage and tourist attractions in Craiova are highly attractive to visitors, and they are interested in exploring the city's history and culture.…”

“…This indicates that the cultural heritage and tourist attractions in Craiova are highly attractive to visitors, and they are interested in exploring the city's history and culture. Additionally, some respondents mentioned that they would like to spend a weekend in Craiova to visit the Nicolae Romanescu Park and the Botanical Garden (50), take a walk in the old city centre (43), or visit churches (49). These reasons indicate the appeal of the city's natural landscape, architecture, and spirituality to tourists.…”