Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies (SJBMS)
Volume-3 | Issue-06 | 743-748
Review Article
Validation on Destination Image Attribute Towards Indonesian Tourist
Bob Foster
Published : June 30, 2018
Abstract
The development of tourism is essential since it increases the foreign
exchange. The adequate attention to the tourism drives the progress of tourism related
products and services. Several studies have shown that the role of destination image
influence the tourists to visit. The purpose of this study is to determine the forming
components of destination image with a quantitative approach. The research
population consists of the most visited destinations in Indonesia. Questionnaires are
distributed in three cities that represent the most visited places by tourists in Indonesia.
According to the statistical calculation, the amount of sample that can be used is 167
people. The results reveal that some aspects significantly influence the destination
image. The influencing aspects are lodging facility, quality of food and relaxation
experiences. This finding implies that there should be some improvements in lodging
facilities, the quality of food and relaxation experiences to enhance the destination
image.