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The management of homegarden (pekarangan) agrotourism in Banyuwangi involves stakeholders from various part. However, existing stakeholders are still not properly managed, and there are no rules that regulate the interaction and role of each stakeholder. This study aimed to map and analyze the stakeholders involved in the homegarden-based agrotourism program in the Banyuwangi Regency. Some of the methods used in this study are stakeholder identification, stakeholder classification, and the relationship between stakeholders. The results showed that the stakeholders involved consisted of three groups: local government groups (tourism offices, agricultural offices, and village governments), community groups (pokdarwis, farmer groups, and communities), and private groups (associations of tourism actors and tourism/private business actors). The stakeholders included in quadrant 1 (key players) are the Tourism Office, Agriculture Office, Village Tourism Awareness Group (Kelompok Sadar Wisata/Pokdarwis), and Village Government. Quadrant 2 (subject) consisted of farmer groups and communities located around the tourist area. Quadrant 3 (Context Setter) consisted of an association between tourist actors and business/private owners, and Quadrant 4 (Crowd) consisted of universities and Regional Development Planning Board (Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Daerah/Bappeda). The relationship between stakeholder groups involved in the development of homegarden agrotourism in Banyuwangi can be seen through operational activities in the field and official documents that regulate this relationship. Relationships between stakeholders are grouped into three groups: communication, coordination, and cooperation.

The tourism industry is one of the industries most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Understanding the motivation for travel is essential for the tourism development of the destination and long-term business. This study used the pushpull-mooring model (PPM model) to explain the factors that influence the decision of tourists to visit agritourism destinations in Serbia after the Covid-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on the economic factors of travel. The results obtained by multiple regression analysis indicate a significant effect of economic, as well as other factors within the model, on the decision of tourists. The significance of the research is reflected in the creation of a realistic picture of the influence of factors on tourists’ decisions, and therefore on the creation of future management steps in the management of an agro-tourism destination.

Pajagan village is a village with high agricultural potential. The hilly area in Pajagan can develop into agrotourism because it has a cool temperature and a good view. After seeing the potential of Pajagan Village, the community service program in Pajagan Village focused on developing the village into a tourist area. Activities using the method of training and mentoring activities. The initial steps taken were analyzing soil conditions to see soil fertility, then conducting training for composting as a potential fertilizer and providing fruit tree seeds to support the development of Pajagan Village into an agrotourism. The irrigation system is made easy by the installation of drip irrigation. This irrigation system is to maintain the availability of water for plants. The potential development of Pajagan Village into an agrotourism, especially fruits tree, received a good response from farmers in Pajagan Village. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Understanding tourists' perceptions and appreciation of traditional food products (TFPs) is crucial for developing effective marketing and development strategies for poor economies with tourism potential, such as Cambodia. Lots of TFPs are derived from underutilised plant species, which are generally undervalued in economic terms. The aim of the study was to analyse tourists' familiarity with both conventional (i.e., wider known and used) and underutilised Cambodian TFPs. A total of 1271 international tourists were interviewed in the country's three most visited regions. A pairwise matrix was used to document tourists' preferences, χ2 test to determine associations between respondents' preferences and socio-demographic characteristics, a bivariate probit model to examine factors influencing these attitudes, and an ordered probit model to analyse factors influencing willingness-to-pay for TFPs. A total of 923 respondents (72.6%) were familiar with at least one TFP. Kampot pepper, palm sugar and Rumduol rice were the best-known conventional TFPs, while Maprang, Kramsang and Ma-om were the better-known underutilised TFPs. Willingness-to-buy a TFP increased with prior knowledge of and familiarity with TFPs, education, religion and available budget. Low awareness, a short stay in Cambodia and possible health problems associated with their use were the main barriers to trying a TFP. Greater awareness, better organised distribution, improved packaging and labelling will be needed to increase TFP success among tourists, especially of those defined as underutilised. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dehesas constitute one of the most relevant and traditional landscapes of the Extremadura region. However, the supremacy given to the economic–productive functionality of agricultural territories over environmental and cultural sustainability leads to the devaluation and neglect of the heritage manifestations of the rural world. Based on this premise, this study aimed to understand the current situation of some of the traditional trades of the Extremadura pasture, assessing the benefits of their conservation and determining the possible threats that hinder their preservation. In addition, it sought to articulate a proposal for solutions aimed at safeguarding them. To this end, the Delphi method was used, and 20 experts were interviewed in depth, mainly cork and charcoal extractors. The results corroborate the existence of various problems faced by the traditional trades, which compromise the conservation of the identity of the rural population and the sustainability of the dehesa. To mitigate these tensions, it was concluded that there is a need to disseminate the heritage of the dehesa through educational and agrotourism experiences to promote an increase in tourist awareness, revalue ancestral knowledge, and contribute to the conservation of intangible assets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Optimizing tourism potential in the Balikpapan Protected Forest (BPF) is one of the efforts that the Balikpapan government can make to reduce the long-standing social conflict in the area. However, these measures must be implemented wisely to ensure that biodiversity and natural ecosystems in BPF remain protected. This study aims to identify the location of the BPF area to be proposed as a potential location for a new tourist destination. Data collection was carried out through observation, indepth interviews, and focus group discussions. The data analysis used in this research is descriptive analysis, which is carried out by describing tourist destinations based on the 6A tourism principles (attractions, accessibility, amenities, additional services, available packages, and activities). The results show that there are 11 potential new tourist destinations in the BPF area. Most of it is agrotourism that uses social forestry land. Prospective new tourist destinations have specific activities, are easy to reach, and provide accommodation, amenities, and additional services. The addition of new tourist destinations in the BPF area can attract more visitors and increase sales of agricultural products. The government's agrotourism management plan in tourist forest areas has the potential to minimize social conflict, improve the regional economy, and provide a vehicle for environmental education for the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The tourism industry is one of the industries most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Understanding the motivation for travel is essential for the tourism development of the destination and long-term business. This study used the push-pull-mooring model (PPM model) to explain the factors that influence the decision of tourists to visit agritourism destinations in Serbia after the Covid-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on the economic factors of travel. The results obtained by multiple regression analysis indicate a significant effect of economic, as well as other factors within the model, on the decision of tourists. The significance of the research is reflected in the creation of a realistic picture of the influence of factors on tourists’ decisions, and therefore on the creation of future management steps in the management of an agro-tourism destination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This investigation delineates the multi-faceted determinants integral to the evolution of agrotourism within rural domains, concentrating on the province of Jambi as a case study. This scholarly inquiry engaged with four representative villages, utilizing primary data procured through focus group discussions (FGDs) and comprehensive interviews with various stakeholders. These encompass village administration, village-owned enterprises (BUMDes), youth organizations, the regional body for planning and development, the tourism office, community figureheads, village facilitators, commercial operators, and local community delegates. The analytical methodology incorporated the transcription of FGDs and comprehensive interviews, data distillation, analytical interpretation, and triangulation. The NVivo 11 Plus suite facilitated this qualitative data analysis. The investigation discerned six cardinal determinants that substantively influence the trajectory of agrotourism development within rural areas. These include the potential of nature tourism, the accessibility, and caliber of agro-products, the adequacy of infrastructure, the involvement and roles of community and institutional bodies, technological innovation, and the safeguarding of local cultural heritage. This scholarly inquiry underscores the necessity of a collaborative approach in formulating and implementing policies. This approach, which calls for the inclusion of diverse stakeholders, is aimed at bolstering the sustainable development of agrotourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Agrotourism is a series of tourism activities related to optimizing the potential of agriculture as a tourist attraction. The development of agrotourism can be done with resources, increasing the income of farmers or local communities, and choice preposition. Currently, agrotourism is widely spread in various regions, one of which is Agrotourism X. As a new business unit, Agrotourism X experienced various obstacles including a less strategic business location, facilities, infrastructure that agreement not maximized, limited agrotourism area, capital sourced from personal funds, and choice activities carried out were still not optimal. This study uses descriptive statistical analysis. The criteria for respondents in this study were tourists who had visited Agrotourism X and consumed the product at least once. The data collection technique was carried out by interviewing as well as using a questionnaire with an online questionnaire instrument via Google Form. Processing of research data is carried out using SWOT analysis and QSPM (Quantitative Strategy Planning Matrix). The priority that can be applied based on the QSPM analysis to be implemented is product development. This strategy has the highest TAS value among other alternative strategies, which is 7.5 based on developing product or second strategy.

With the burgeoning population, the community activities, such as laundering, washing, or even bathing, have expanded along the irrigation canal. Consequently, some chemicals from those activities are released and pollute the water body. Besides, the discharge of wastewater into the irrigation system is also an issue of public health concern, because it creates an environment conducive to the reproduction of any pathogenic agent. Using candung as constructed wetlands (CW)-like to treat the irrigation water in rice paddies would be an interesting tool for removing pollutants from the irrigation water. Candung, as a locally used CW in Bali Island, has been applied in the rice field long time ago. The present study aimed to examine candung as a local attached CW or treating irrigation water and analyse the community awareness regarding the candung application. The result showed a positive effect of candung in maintaining the water quality parameters, such as TSS, BOD, COD, and nutrients with certain aquatic plants (Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaea tetragona, and Pistia stratiotes). The knowledge, behaviour, and action of the local subak community were still limited, whereas they had positive perceptions and responses about candungthe potential of candung as an agrotourism attraction in the village as well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This publication presents the results of studies of the bottom sediments (sapropels) of lakes in the North Kazakhstan region. The purpose of this study is to identify the possibility of using sapropels from the lakes of the region in obtaining innovative fertilizers for organic farming. For this purpose, geoinformation technologies, field research, statistics, and chemical and chemical-analytical methods were used (automated spectrometric methods of segmented flow analysis, photocolorimetry, flame photometry, and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry). During the first stage of this study, the bottom sediments of three lakes in the region, which were at different stages of eutrophication, were selected to study the chemical composition of the raw materials. The sapropel of Lake Penkovskoye had optimal indicators. Further, an analysis of the territory of the region for the development of agrotourism was carried out. The aim of this study is to substantiate the prospects for the use of sapropel in the production of innovative fertilizers. The natural origin of sapropels allows them to be used in the production of environmentally friendly and safe products. Reducing the use of artificially synthesized mineral fertilizers will make agriculture and the environment safe and sustainable. This will further contribute to the development of agrotourism in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: Development Model of Agrotourism Tourism Village, Ngebret Hamlet, Morowudi Village, Cerme District, Gresik Regency. This further research aims to test and analyze the Development Model of Agrotourism Tourism Village, Ngebret Hamlet, Morowudi Village, Cerme District, Gresik Regency The sample in the study was 15 correspondents related to agrotourism tourism villages. Design/methodology/approach: The sampling method used in this study is to take it to the concerned corespodent. The data collection method was carried out by distributing interviews to correspondents related to agrotourism tourism villages, namely respondents in Ngebret Hamlet, Morowudi Village, Cerme District, Gresik Regency. The data analysis technique is SWOT strategy analysis. Findings: From this advanced research activity, it resulted in the contribution of the development of agrotourism tourism villages to the improvement of the regional economy in Morowudi Ngebret Village, Cerme District, Gresik Regency through the development of agrotourism tourism villages that can increase profitability and business development well and can improve village economic development in Ngebret Hamlet, Morowudi Village, Cerme District, Gresik Regency. Paper type: Research Paper.

Purpose — This research delves into the evaluation of the impact of digital marketing optimization on the self-sustainability of agrotourism in Sumbergedang Village. The study aims to determine how the strategic utilization of digital marketing tools and techniques contributes to the overall sustainability of the agrotourism sector in this village. Method — To achieve this objective, a comprehensive analysis was conducted, considering various aspects such as online promotional efforts, social media engagement, and technology adoption among agrotourism businesses. Data was collected through surveys, interviews, and observation of agrotourism activities in the village. Result — Preliminary findings indicate a positive correlation between the implementation of effective digital marketing strategies and the sustainability of agrotourism ventures in Sumbergedang Village. Businesses that actively engaged in digital marketing activities experienced increased visibility, improved customer engagement, and a higher likelihood of repeat visits by tourists. These factors, in turn, have contributed to the self-sustainability of the agrotourism sector by generating steady income streams and supporting local livelihoods. Contribution — This impact analysis sheds light on the crucial role of digital marketing in fostering self-sustaining agrotourism in Sumbergedang Village. It underscores the importance of leveraging digital tools to enhance the visibility and appeal of agrotourism offerings, ultimately benefiting the local economy and promoting the long-term viability of this sector.

“Agro”, “agri”, and “rural” tourism have gained significant attention as emerging forms of tourism that provide unique experiences rooted in agricultural and rural settings. Beyond their economic and cultural contributions, these forms of tourism have been found to have a profound impact on individual happiness and well-being. This piece of work delves into the mechanisms underlying the relationship between “agro”, “agri”, or “rural” tourism and happiness, drawing from research in sociology and environmental science. By understanding the science behind this connection, we can further promote the development and implementation of “agro”, “agri”, and “rural” tourism initiatives that foster happiness and well-being. This study aims to examine existing research on “agro”, “agri”, or “rural” tourism and happiness, assess the implications of relevant scientific articles, and identify potential areas for future research. A systematic process was employed to identify articles related to terms such as “agrotourism”, “agro tourism”, “agro-tourism”, “agritourism”, “agri tourism”, “agri-tourism”, or “rural tourism” and happiness in the Scopus database. The selection criteria focused on articles that explored the above terms in their titles, abstracts, and keywords. The findings equally rely on qualitative and quantitative assessments, predominantly from the demand side, followed by the supply side and residents’ views.

This study aimed to analyze the interest, willingness to pay, and profile of tourists participating in specific agrotourism activities linked to extensive livestock farming in order to encourage the development of those activities that are most demanded by tourists, as well as to support the proposals for improvements to promote this kind of tourism in the region of Andalusia (Spain). For this purpose, a survey was conducted, which was organized into six sections: (i) sociodemographic data, (ii) general aspects of tourism, (iii) rural tourism, (iv) livestock farming and tourism, (v) benefits of extensive livestock farming, and (vi) tourism activities linked to livestock farming. A total of 892 responses were received, out of which 753 were analyzed. The results show that the respondents are interested or motivated by the proposed activities. The most attractive activities are those related to livestock farming, which involve some kind of workshop on the production of handicrafts. Despite tourists having low-to-medium knowledge of extensive livestock farming, they all express a highly positive perception of the associated attributes. Developing strategies to enhance the willingness to pay for agrotourism activities is crucial, with the overall experience being a key element of their success.

Strawberry agrotourism is the most extensive strawberry farming in Bandung, West Java. This agrotourism has the potential for nature, tourism, conservation, and regional economic potential. This research aims to identify the characteristics and assessment of visitors, identify factors influencing tourism demand, and estimate the value of the agrotourism economy. The economic value is analyzed using the method of TCM (Travel Cost Method). This method is calculated based on total consumer surplus, travel cost coefficient, and respondent visits. The average travel cost incurred by 379 respondents during the trip is IDR. 413,699, and the total cost of the entire journey is IDR.156,792,000. The surplus of consumer visits is IDR. 12,670, and the individual consumer surplus visits are IDR.33. The economic value generated for one year is IDR. 237,600. The factors that influence the demand are income, distance, and time to know the location. At the same time, the factors that do not affect the market are travel cost, education, number of dependents in the family, gender, and age of visitors.

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of cooperation between villages based on agrotourism in the Kendeng Mountains, Somagede District, Banyumas Regency as a model for developing rural areas in Banyumas Regency. The research was conducted in three villages in Somagede District, i.e., Tanggeran, Klinting, and Kemawi, and served as a pilot project for rural area development. Qualitative method is conducted through meetings with informants from all village officials and tourism business actors in the three collaborating villages and members of the Rural Area Development Coordination Team. This study employs qualitative method utilizing in-depth interviews, observations, documentation, and focus group discussion (FGD), while the findings were analyzed using an interactive analysis model. The results showed that the cooperation between the villages of Kemawi, Klinting, and Tanggeran in developing agrotourism-based rural areas did not yield the expected results. The failure is due to the absence of cooperation norms among members, the identification of common needs that must be resolved through inter-village collaboration, and the low commitment of the village heads to prioritize and carry out all program plans. The cooperation also fails because of the lack of support from the local government during program implementation and the absence of monitoring and evaluation activities at each stage of the implementation of inter-village cooperation.

Kebun Belimbing Ngringinrejo is the leading agrotourism in Bojonegoro Regency. COVID-19 pandemic has decreased a numeral of tourist visits which caused agrotourism income to decline, business actors, to lose their jobs, and the livelihoods of starfruit farmers to be threatened. After the COVID-19 vaccination, the re-opening of agrotourism began with the application of health protocols. Agrotourism must carry out a recovery process to return to normality. The study aims to determine the condition of sustainable livelihoods for star fruit farmers and business actors and the effect of livelihood assets on disaster recovery. This research was conducted so that agrotourism can recover immediately by optimizing high assets and improving low assets. This study used the descriptive statistic and analysis of SEM-PLS. The outcome indicated that the condition of sustainable livelihoods for starfruit farmers and business actors has a high natural, social, and physical assets. At the same time, low assets are human and financial assets. Four sustainable livelihood assets are human, natural, social, and physical, significantly influencing disaster recovery. In contrast, financial assets have no significant impact on disaster recovery. The most significant indicators for the disaster recovery process in agrotourism are developing digital solutions, and the lowest indicator is designing risk communication.

This community service was carried out as an effort to revive the tourism sector by developing an agro-based tourism village in Benteng Village by identifying the perceptions of tourism village managers, constraints and impacts, and program sustainability. This activity seeks to construct perceptions of agro-tourism activities, media promotion, and the development of agro-based tourism. The readiness of managers to become part of the identified consists of long-time readiness to receive visitors, service ethics to visitors, aspects of security, comfort, and cleanliness as well as readiness for agro-tourism activities. Data collection was carried out through literature, participatory studies, interviews, and distributing questionnaires with a purposive sampling technique to 18 respondents managing the Benteng tourism village. Data analysis used descriptive quantitative and descriptive qualitative methods. Based on the assessment of the Benteng Village manager, harvesting activities, enjoying the landscape, photography, interpretation programs, and shopping for agricultural products are agro-based tourism activities that can be carried out in Benteng Village. Promotional videos are the highest choice for promoting village potential and managers say they are ready to receive visitors 1‒3 hours and a week. The manager also stated that he was ready regarding the ethics of service to visitors, security, comfort, and cleanliness including implementing health protocols (prokes) and being ready to develop agro-tourism activities. Implementation constraints are technical in nature and post-pandemic conditions that require adjustments in various aspects. Development of tourism potential through an integrated approach by collaborating involving various parties including universities as well as massive promotion using the right media so that agro-based tourism activities in Benteng Village can be sustainable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The concept of "community tourism" has no official definition. This first article therefore aims to present its basic principle, philosophy, characteristics and ethics in order to provide a clear, complete and concise definition. We could observe from our bibliographic research and from those carried out on the ground in Costa Rica that the term "community tourism" appears in several forms. Ultimately, we understand from the term "community tourism" or "community based tourism", that this form of tourism is carried out by a group of people who share a common culture, language and/or values, all in a spirit of "solidarity". The tourist activity is therefore generated and managed by a group of people organized voluntarily. Conversely, the tourism that we call "classic" is an activity whose results are achieved by salaried employees within a company and whose benefits accrue only to its shareholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The interest of the local community is to develop a strategy for the organization, development and promotion of rural tourism, especially agrotourism, at local level, with the competition of all economic agents involved in this activity. This participation of the local community can be achieved by:creating a partnership between the authorities and the local tourism association, the economic agents in tourism or other related fields, leading to a more efficient organization, development and promotion of rural tourism / agrotourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism became one of the most important economic activity in the world after the '60s, when mankind began to be more interested in its holiday destinations. Thus, more and more tourists wanted to spend their leisure time and holidays in the countryside, being largely influenced by environmental ideas, by the desire to escape from traditional tourist structures, by the search for the best quality / price ratio, etc. This article aims to provide a summary on sustainable development of the tourism sector in rural areas in the European Union and Romania. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Agrotourism is a practice that allows the generation of livelihood alternatives in rural areas, reducing hunger and allowing sustainable economic development. In this review, a classification of the characteristics preferred by clients in agrotourism settings has been generated, based on previous research that weighted these characteristics. Clients have been found to value the following in agrotourism settings: a green and clean landscape, the forests, the possibility of buying agricultural products, trying traditional foods, and participating in agricultural activities. These findings offer guidance to those interested in implementing or improving agritourism services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Development of environmentally friendly tourism can be interpreted as development that does not damage the environment and uses land wisely. In terms, agrotourism is a tourism activity that explore and utilize the potential of the environment in it as a tourist attraction. This study aims to determine the agrotourism area by the physical conditions of the environment in Soppeng Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Determining the suitability of agrotourism areas using quantitative descriptive methods using overlay analysis techniques or stacking parameter maps (land use, soil type, and slope) that have been scored and weighted beforehand using the Arcgis 10.8 application. The results of the overlay produce a composite map and divide the area into three classifications, namely areas that are suitable, quite suitable, and not suitable. The suitable area is 72794 Ha (53.52%), the suitable area is 34726.96 Ha (25.61%) and the unsuitable area is 28269.02 Ha (20.87%). Based on the results of the analysis of several parameters above, it shows that Soppeng Regency has the potential to be used as an agrotourism area which is also supported by the various types of agricultural activities in Soppeng Regency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Both urban residents and farmers benefit from agro tourism. Farmers now have a second source of income, and family members now have a job opportunity. However, there are some issues with how such centers are being developed. Therefore, in order to advance and raise the income level of the farmers in Maharashtra, the government and other relevant authorities should try to support these activities. The study's goal was to investigate the difficulties that Konkan region agro-tourism centers faced.5 It was noted that the Konkan division, the second-largest division in Maharashtra, has 33 agro tourism centers that have been successfully established (58.6 percent) Agro tourism businesses were established between 2008 and 2010, 22.2% of respondents were registered with the Maharashtra State Agro Tourism Co-operative Federation LTD (MART), but there was a lack of training for the industry (62.2%), poor communication skills (80%), a lack of coordination between the departments of agriculture and tourism (100.00%), and low levels of entrepreneurship (90.00%). (78 percent).4 utilizing a descriptive research methodology, primary and secondary data were collected using the questionnaire and observation as the main data collection tools. Journal articles, articles, websites, and other secondary data collection tools were used. 45 active agro tourism facilities in Maharashtra's Konkan region participated in the survey. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, herbal agro-tourism became very popular in Indonesia. Agrotourism is closely related to edu-tourism. To build an edu-tourism business, business actors must apply the concept of creativity so that tourists can gain more useful and educative knowledge. One of the herbal agro-tourism locations in Sleman is Merapi Farma Herbal Farm. Even though educational content, facilities, and completeness of resources in the implementation of agro-tourism packages are already available and well managed, managers still must know whether the implementation of the tour packages run at Merapi Farma Herbal Farm has been effective in delivering educational content to the tourist. This research aimed to determine the types of educational content contained in Merapi Farma Herbal Farm Sleman, and to determine the effectiveness of delivering agro-tourism educational content at Merapi Farma Herbal Farm Sleman to tourists' understanding. The research methods in this study are descriptive method and survey method, and direct observation, interviews with sources, literature studies, and documentation were conducted to find out the types of educational content provided by Merapi Farma Herbal Farm. Meanwhile, to determine the effectiveness of delivering agro-tourism educational content, this research conducted a hypothesis test to tourists/visitors at Merapi Farma Herbal Farm Sleman as the research sample. The tool used to collect data is questionnaires. The analytical tool used to test the hypothesis is the Wilcoxon Test. The results showed that the types of educational content contained at Merapi Farma Herbal Farm Sleman were education about types of herbal plants, how to cultivate herbal plants, the benefits of herbal plants, the history of herbal medicine in Indonesia, and how to mix herbs traditionally. The results of the analysis used the Wilcoxon Test also show that the delivery of agrotourism educational content at Merapi Farma Herbal Farm Sleman can provide tourists with an understanding of herbal plants.

Cibodas village is one of the villages in the regency of West Bandung, which shows potential for agrotourism and a creative economy. However, the dynamic environmental changes in the post-COVID-19 era have presented challenges to developing these economic potentials. Therefore, creating a model to develop agrotourism and a creative economy in Cibodas village is necessary. This study aims to create a system dynamics model with a causal loop diagram (CLD) based on the village innovation system framework to develop the agrotourism-creative economy in Cibodas village. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches are used to identify the main variables and to develop and review the CLD. The quantitative approach provides researchers with three main variables that must be involved in the study, namely, the general innovation infrastructure, specific industrial clusters, and intermediation. The three variables are interrelated and form a CLD. The formed CLD was further explored with a qualitative approach in the form of an in-depth interview and focus group discussions (FGDs) with several key informants: the Head of the Agronative Cooperative, the Head of Cibodas Village, and the Regency Tourism and Culture Office (Disparbud) of West Bandung. Based on the results of the scenario for the existing conditions for a 24-month period, it was found that the innovation infrastructure variables had increased by 10.94% and the intermediation variables had increased by 0.22%. The simulations were carried out by increasing the intermediation intervention twice as much as that of the existing conditions. Hence, the innovation infrastructure variables increased by 18.01% and the intermediation variables increased by 0.05%. Cibodas village would take advantage of these R & D products to help its creative economy actors produce more products having a high-selling value. Moreover, by employing this strategy, they could also help their creative economy actors increase the absorption of an innovation to have such a high competitiveness.

From the forms of rural tourism, agrotourism is the one that, lately, is developing stronger evolution and enjoy more attention. Ongoing forms of agrotourism are from simply hosting to the profiling the whole system of agro-livestock production in agrotourist purpose. Three components are essential in agrotourism: namely territory represents "raw material" for agrotourism; agrotourist products that must be as authentic and quality; the people responsible for carrying out this activity, farmers. Specialists consider that, local rural communities will have more success in the future, in creation new agrotourist products through witch they ensure the capitalization of their own or local products.

Agrotourist movement in rural areas is influenced by several factors of economic, psychological, demographic, natural or circumstantial nature. Along with increasing of the incomes and exceeding the critical level of satisfaction only of consume requirements intensifies the agrotourist circulation and regarding tariffs practiced, they can have an inhibiting effect if they increase or will promote tourist flows if they decrease. The agrotourist motivation has a major influence, being the one that determines the tourist to move from his place of residence, this referring to the demands, impulses, desires, with personal character and intentions to spend their holidays in the country. Farm agrotourism is an activity of which raw material is represented by the environment surrounding and from the farm, their attractiveness, elements that develop a wide range of shapes, capable of responding to various reasons to spend a holiday in rural area. Through the diversification of agrotourist activities it will improuve the economic activity of the farms with specific and will increase the incomes additional obtained in farms at a time when the main activity is not so intense.

The popularity of rural areas, as a possibility to spend the vacation has increased in recent years, in most countries. Changes in attitudes were parallel with changes in European styles to taking the holidays, but also in preferences to return to nature, and various local products. At the European level there is a large interest for the development of agrotourism and its ability to contribute to the development of rural areas, therefore there are countries that have made from agrotourism a lifestyle and additional incomes with witch that pride. Based on this statement this paper follows agrotourism activity in several European countries, considered most representative: Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy.

Currently tourism activity is rising, and the fierce competition between destinations, plus the stress conditions of the present time makes, lately, searching rural areas for rest and recreation to be a general trend in world practice of current tourism. In this context, each community has a chance of developing it, but to accomplishing it must highlight the valences through competitive agrotourist products. The content of agrotourist product involves complex packages of products and services, both from the "base" area and in the "entertainment" area.

Many governments from European Union recognize the fact that agrotourism and rural tourism represents one way that can save the agriculture in that in the coming year’s rural tourism and agrotourism will become representative elements for rural area, the arguments of this representativity being the purpose of this paper. The rural area offers great opportunities for development of agrotourism, practicing of its being necessary in the current period. At the majority of rural settlements, the defining emblematic is multiple: the quality of landscape and warmth of the inhabitants, works of art and popular technique, traditional occupations, costumes, customs, traditions, cuisine, resources, etc. To these is added also the awareness, by small farmers, of the need to diversify agricultural activity, both in and outside the farm, by engaging in other activities, with non-agricultural character, from which agrotourism is one of the most circulated.

Understanding tourists’ perceptions and appreciation of traditional food products (TFPs) is crucial for developing effective marketing and development strategies for poor economies with tourism potential, such as Cambodia. Lots of TFPs are derived from underutilised plant species, which are generally undervalued in economic terms. The aim of the study was to analyse tourists’ familiarity with both conventional (i.e., wider known and used) and underutilised Cambodian TFPs. A total of 1271 international tourists were interviewed in the country’s three most visited regions. A pairwise matrix was used to document tourists’ preferences, χ2 test to determine associations between respondents’ preferences and socio-demographic characteristics, a bivariate probit model to examine factors influencing these attitudes, and an ordered probit model to analyse factors influencing willingness-to-pay for TFPs. A total of 923 respondents (72.6%) were familiar with at least one TFP. Kampot pepper, palm sugar and Rumduol rice were the best-known conventional TFPs, while Maprang, Kramsang and Ma-om were the better-known underutilised TFPs. Willingness-to-buy a TFP increased with prior knowledge of and familiarity with TFPs, education, religion and available budget. Low awareness, a short stay in Cambodia and possible health problems associated with their use were the main barriers to trying a TFP. Greater awareness, better organised distribution, improved packaging and labelling will be needed to increase TFP success among tourists, especially of those defined as underutilised.

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of various types of process innovations (technological change, communication, coordination, and information, trained human resources, and Information) to enhance the value added performance of agrotourism in Thailand. Argo - tourism is a common method of farm diversification that aims to generate revenue through tourism. Examining the correlations between the value-added performance indicators is part of the evaluation of agritourism innovations. Previous agrotourism research has not used quantitative data to identify and address the associated forms of process innovation and value-added performance. The survey method is being used to determine the role of various types of innovation in improving the value-added performance of agrotourism in Thailand. We distributed 250 questionnaires and received 210 for data Analysis. SPSS 23.0 software was used to test the proposed hypotheses. According to the findings, various aspects of process innovation are critical in achieving value-added performance in Thailand's agrotourism sector. The finding implies that the characteristics that could drive sustainable agritourism include the expansion and application of an agritourism-specific plan, as well as the creation of a value chain for the local industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the paper is to establish the current state of research regarding the relationship between quality and the development of agritourism. This study presents a systematic review of key findings, such analysis helps in the identification of key research topics, interrelations, and collaboration patterns in the field of agrotourism, quality service in agrotourism, quality management in agrotourism, service quality in agrotourism based on theories derived from previous research and services literature. This paper gives insights about majorly studied research themes and also identified common areas of current research interest and potential directions for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of the work was to assess and identify potential perspectives for the development of agrotourism activity in the Hacienda Guachinango del Valle de los Ingenios in the Trinidad municipality, so that the methodology applied and the results achieved can serve as a reference for application in other similar contexts in the country and in the Central American area. For this, the analysis and synthesis of spatial elements, discussion groups, the interpretation of descriptive statistics, and the study of the natural and social environment were applied. The diagnosis of resources was carried out in this work to determine the degree of competitiveness and attraction of the agrotourism product, and it was possible to establish the most convenient strategies to follow, considering the real possibilities of prospective development of the place studied. It was concluded that the proposal to develop agrotourism in Hacienda Guachinango constitutes a viable option to design and introduce a strategy for growth and socioeconomic reactivation based on the use of the natural, historical, cultural, and social potentialities of the small families dedicated to agricultural work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism requires a strategy for development. The steps taken in developing tourism are quite complex. The tourism potential in the Pagilaran Tea Plantation can find a sustainable tourism model in an agro-tourism. Of course there are still many shortcomings from various aspects regarding the development of sustainable tourism in Pagilaran Tea Plantation Agrotourism, especially related to management. This study measures and examines the agro-tourism development strategy of Pagilaran Tea Plantation which has the advantage of being a sustainable tourism model with its social, economic, environmental and educational aspects. The right method used for this research is AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) because this method solves a complex unstructured situation into several components in a hierarchical arrangement, by assigning a subjective value to the relative importance of each variable, and determining which variable has the highest priority in order to influence the outcome of the situation. The results of the AHP analysis (Analytical Hierarchy Process) in obtaining priority from the criteria of factors in the sustainable tourism development strategy of Pagilaran Agrotourism, namely: Economic, Socio-Cultural, Ecological and Educational factors (0.351). The highest priority is education which gets a vector weight value (0.351). This result is in accordance with the vision and mission of the Pagilaran tea plantation company and the history of the Pagilaran tea plantation that the existence of this plantation is intended for education and research. Agrotourism is actually intended for educational tourism that provides insight and knowledge about agricultural commodities. Based on the results of the AHP analysis (Analytical Hierarchy Process) as a whole shows that the priority of alternative choices for sustainable tourism development strategies in Pagilaran Tea Plantation Agrotourism are as follows: 1st priority: Human Resources Development, 2nd priority: Tourism Infrastructure, 3rd priority: Tourism Marketing and 3rd priority: 4: Giving Capital.An alternative strategy that becomes a priority to be developed is human resource development (0.297). This is relevant to the development strategy of the Pagilaran tea plantation Agrotourism where the education aspect is a top priority. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Strawberry agrotourism is the most extensive strawberry farming in Bandung, West Java. This agrotourism has the potential for nature, tourism, conservation, and regional economic potential. This research aims to identify the characteristics and assessment of visitors, identify factors influencing tourism demand, and estimate the value of the agrotourism economy. The economic value is analyzed using the method of TCM (Travel Cost Method). This method is calculated based on total consumer surplus, travel cost coefficient, and respondent visits. The average travel cost incurred by 379 respondents during the trip is IDR. 413,699, and the total cost of the entire journey is IDR.156,792,000. The surplus of consumer visits is IDR. 12,670, and the individual consumer surplus visits are IDR.33. The economic value generated for one year is IDR. 237,600. The factors that influence the demand are income, distance, and time to know the location. At the same time, the factors that do not affect the market are travel cost, education, number of dependents in the family, gender, and age of visitors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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It is important to explore the tourism potential within a region and to develop a tourism management strategy. Yeh Bakung Beach has tourism appeal. Between the shore and the sea, the coast acts as a stabilizer, while also serving an aesthetic purpose. This is relevant for discussions on public preservation and welfare. People from outside Lalanglingah village use Yeh Bakung Beach not only as a tourist destination, but also as a location for Melasti (a Hinduism ceremony). This research was conducted in Yeh Bakung Beach, Lalanglinggah village, in Tabanan district. The following criteria were considered: condition of the location for tourism, market potential, accessibility, environmental factors, public service, climate change, accommodation, facilities and infrastructure, availability of clean water, safety and convenience, relation to other tourist attractions, area carrying capacity, visitor adjustment, marketing, and market share. The findings showed that Yeh Bakung Beach has good potential to become an ecotourism destination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]