Rachmat Mulyana, I Wayan Koko Suryawan, Iva Yenis Septiariva, Sapta Suhardono, Mega Mutiara Sari, Nova Ulhasanah, Nur Novilina Arifianningsih, Wisnu Prayogo, Dwinto Martri Aji Buana
This study examines the response to and support of the UNESCO recommendations on behalf of geo-tourism using the actual perspectives of tourists visiting the Toba region. The study employed a detailed map of Toba Geo-tourism in the Sumatra Utara Province, Indonesia, to provide a comprehensive understanding. The research was underpinned by a random sampling approach, gathering responses from a broad spectrum of tourists. The results captured an optimistic landscape, demonstrating a clear synergy between the UNESCO recommendations and the sentiments of the tourists. Not only did the guidelines resonate, but there was also a palpable feeling among tourists to either extend their stay or make a subsequent visit, provided the recommendations were implemented holistically. This study stresses the value of adopting and localising global sustainable tourism standards to suit a region such as Toba’s unique attributes and tourist expectations. By means of this research, we aim to amplify that dialogue, charting a path for Toba and similar regions to embrace a future that is both ecologically sensitive and visitor centric. © 2024 by the authors.
Department of Building Engineering Education, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, 20221, Indonesia; Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Infrastructure Planning, Universitas Pertamina, Jakarta, 12220, Indonesia; Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, 57126, Indonesia; Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Sura-karta, 57126, Indonesia; Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Institut Teknologi Ban-dung, Bandung, 40116, Indonesia; Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, 20221, Indonesia; Department of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics, Widyatama University, Bandung, 40125, Indonesia
