The TOURISM IN EAST JAVA AND ITS PROBLEM

Abstrak

These studies present a comprehensive study of the potential, development, and impact of the tourism sector in several regions in Indonesia, especially in Central Java and East Java Provinces. By applying various analytical methods such as Klassen Typology, Location Quotient, Shift Share, Ordinary Least Square, and Waterfall approach in the development of Geographic Information System (GIS), these studies succeeded in identifying the typology of tourism potential, base sectors and leading sectors that contribute to regional economic growth. The results show that tourism development not only increases Gross Regional Domestic Product through investment in hotels, an increase in the number of tourists (both domestic and foreign), and the length of stay of tourists, but also significantly increases employment in the hospitality sector. In addition, regional tourism development strategies, including promotional efforts and infrastructure optimization as well as the use of information technology for mapping, are key factors in improving competitiveness and empowering local entrepreneurs. Overall, the findings underscore the need for synergy between the government, industry players, and the application of technological innovation to support sustainable tourism development and positively impact regional economic development.