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Exploration and implementation of a smart tourism destination with the 6As framework & TOPSIS (case study: Wakatobi, Indonesia) Cover

Exploration and implementation of a smart tourism destination with the 6As framework & TOPSIS (case study: Wakatobi, Indonesia)

Scientific Review Engineering and Environmental Sciences
Volume 33 (2024): Issue 4 (December 2024)
By: AgustanORCID,  Usman RianseORCID,  Endro SukotjoORCID and  Arman Faslih  
Open Access
|Oct 2024

Figures & Tables

FIGURE 1.

Wakatobi Regency (research location) Source: own work.
Wakatobi Regency (research location) Source: own work.

FIGURE 2.

Some different potential destinations Source: own work.
Some different potential destinations Source: own work.

FIGURE 3.

Explore the natural panorama above and below the sea in Wakatobi Source: Wakatobi Tourism Authority (2024).
Explore the natural panorama above and below the sea in Wakatobi Source: Wakatobi Tourism Authority (2024).

FIGURE 4.

Tourism events as a reflection of culture in the Wakatobi Source: Wakatobi Tourism Authority (2024).
Tourism events as a reflection of culture in the Wakatobi Source: Wakatobi Tourism Authority (2024).

FIGURE 5.

TOPSIS analysis priority scores Source: own work.
TOPSIS analysis priority scores Source: own work.

Available packages and activities scores

NoTourism destinationA4A5
1Wangi-Wangi29
2South Wangi-Wangi18
3Kaledupa18
4South Kaledupa07
5Tomia18
6East Tomia18
7Binongko06
8Togo Binongko06

Normalized performance for TOPSIS requirement scores

NoTourism destinationA1A2A3A4A5A6
1Wangi-Wangi0.5010.5020.5760.7070.4210.661
2South Wangi-Wangi0.3340.4460.7200.3540.3740.407
3Kaledupa0.3010.2230.1530.3540.3740.305
4South Kaledupa0.3010.2230.1190.0000.3270.305
5Tomia0.1500.3900.2020.3540.3740.254
6East Tomia0.2010.4460.1950.3540.3740.254
7Binongko0.4680.2230.1320.0000.2800.203
8Togo Binongko0.4180.2230.1260.0000.2800.203

6As framework assessment of tourism destinations (TD)

NoComponentVariable/IndicatorScore TD1Score TD2Score TDn
1Attractionsnatural landscapesA11––
A1 = A11 + A12 + A13 + A14man-made attractionsA12––
cultural tourismA13––
special eventsA14––
2Accessibilitytransportation routesA21––
A2 = A21 + A22 + A23 + A24terminalsA22––
public transportation insideA23––
public transportation outsideA24––
3Amenitieslodging and hotelsA31––
A3 = A31 + A32 + A33 + A34restaurantsA32––
public facilitiesA33––
shopping centersA34––
4Available packagesThe offered options include guide services, prearranged travel packages, and tours tailored to specific interests.A4––

  • A4

  • Represents the total count of packages provided to tourists at a specific travel destination.

5ActivitiesEvery tourism destination typically offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy.A5––

  • A5

  • Visitor engagement refers to the total number of activities that tourists participate in at a tourist site.

The activities include sightseeing, swimming, outbound excursions, leisure activities, shooting photographs, and several other things.
6Ancillary servicescommunication channelsA61––
A6 = A61 + A62 + A63 + A64 + A65Internet servicesA62––
ATM or bank branchA63––
medical servicesA64––
postal servicesA65––

Attractions scores

NoTourism DestinationA11A12A13A14Score
1Wangi-Wangi1466430
2South Wangi-Wangi1016320
3Kaledupa708318
4South Kaledupa5010318
5Tomia30339
6East Tomia711312
7Binongko1708328
8Togo Binongko1615325
Number of forms of attraction160

TOPSIS requirement scores

NoTourism destinationA1A2A3A4A5A6
1Wangi-Wangi3093192913
2South Wangi-Wangi208399188
3Kaledupa18485186
4South Kaledupa18466076
5Tomia97112185
6East Tomia128108185
7Binongko28473064
8Togo Binongko25470064

Accessibility scores

NoTourism destinationA21A22A23A24Score
1Wangi-Wangi23229
2South Wangi-Wangi22228
3Kaledupa11114
4South Kaledupa11114
5Tomia21227
6East Tomia22228
7Binongko11114
8Togo Binongko11114

Attractions in each tourist sub-district in Wakatobi

Sub-districtAttractions
Wangi-Wangi

  • Nature: Cemara Beach, Wambuliga Beach, Toliamba Peak, Waboe-Boe Peak, Moli’i Sahatu Beach, Jodoh Beach, Kaluku Beach, Sousu Beach, Waha Beach, Kombiy Garden, Tindoi Forest, Kontamale Cave, Kosapi Cave, Sara Longa Forest

  • Culture: Wakatobi Wave, Kabuenga, Kari’a, Benteng Wabue-Bue, Goa Tofengka, Goa Wapia-Pia

  • Man-made: Marina Togo Mowondu, Sombu Dive, Patuno Resort, Naya Matahora, Wanci Night Market, Tindoi Lighthouse

South Wangi-Wangi

  • Nature: Kapota Lake/Tailaronto’oge Lake, Molai One Beach, Sousu Beach, Waikesa Beach, Kapota Beach, Watu Kapala Tsore Site, Topa Mandati Springs (baths), Liya Togo and Liya Mawi Mangrove Forests, Lobu Cave, Kalelawar Cave (bat cave), Bewata Cave

  • Culture: Bajo Mola, Liya Palace Fort Area, Watinti Fort, Togo Malengo Fort, Baluara Fort, Mandati Tonga Fort

  • Man-made: Wakatobi Cultural Park

Kaledupa

  • Nature: Sombano Lake, Langira Beach, Sombano Beach, Hoga Beach, Sangia Wagugu Cave, Sangia Akka Kuri-Kuri Cave, Watu Meleu

  • Culture: Bajo Mantigola, Bajo Juaraa, Barata Kahedupa, Laulua Village Site, Ollo Old Fort, Horuo Fort, Tapa’a Fort, Bente Mosque

  • Man-made: none

South Kaledupa

  • Nature: Peropa Beach, panorama of Pangila Hills, One Mbiha Beach, Sangka’anukiye Natural Cave, Darawa Natural Cave

  • Culture: Bajo Lohowa, village weaving craftsmen in Pajam, Lentea Village, Darawa Village, traditional village in Palea, traditional house in Kamali, Kamali Fort, La Donda Fort, Tobelo Fort, La Manungkira Fort, La Bohasi Fort

  • Man-made: none

Tomia

  • Nature: Barakati Beach, Lakota Beach – Marimabuk, Tolandono Beach,

  • Culture: Tomia Island Festival, Creative Lodge for Pandan Mat Craftsmen, Fort Patua

  • Man-made: none

East Tomia

  • Nature: Kahianga Peak, Hu’untete Beach, Hongaha Beach, Tee Timu Beach, Puncak Waru Usuku, Liang Kuri-Kuri Cave, Telaga Tee Timu Cave

  • Culture: Kulati Village Farm

  • Man-made: Wakatobi Dive Resort

Binongko

  • Nature: Buku Beach, Palahidu Beach, Yoro Beach, Mbara-Mbara Beach, Wakarumende Beach, Haso Beach, Yoro Mangrove, Kapala Cliff, Tolutulua Hill Cliff, Koncu Kapala Peak, Lapungga Forest, Bongira Forest, Laloala Forest, Titi Makoro Cave, Lasikori Cave, Topa Mata (Bat) spring, Topa Labago

  • Culture: Koncu Kapala traditional village, Fort Wali, Fort Watiua, Fort Palahidu, Fort Baluara, Fort Koncu Patua, Fort Loji, Tomb of Wa Ode Goa

  • Man-made: none

Togo Binongko

  • Nature: Batu Park, One Malangka Beach, Belaa Beach, Wee Beach, Sowa Mangrove Forest, Onemelangka Mangrove, Kamento Mangrove, Lahandu Hill, Bharangka Tooha Forest, Tai Suappa (saltwater lake), Liameangi Cave, Liabheka Cave, Liangkondu Cave, Topa Haka (Cave Water), Mokia Tee, Palefungka Tee

  • Culture: Blacksmith Craftsmen, Kau Rangka (Cempaka ecosystem), Oihu Fort, Pimpi Fort, Koto-Koto Fort

  • Man-made: Tadhuna Lighthouse

Amenities scores

NoTourism destinationA31A32A33A34Score
1Wangi-Wangi20313265319
2South Wangi-Wangi15293352399
3Kaledupa10336985
4South Kaledupa1136166
5Tomia104395112
6East Tomia34398108
7Binongko2636273
8Togo Binongko2236370

Ancillary services scores

NoTourism destinationA61A62A63A64A65Score
1Wangi-Wangi1191113
2South Wangi-Wangi114118
3Kaledupa112116
4South Kaledupa112116
5Tomia111115
6East Tomia111115
7Binongko110114
8Togo Binongko110114

Indicators weight

NoTourism destinationWeight [%]
1Attractions27.27
2Accessibility27.27
3Amenities13.64
4Available packages9.09
5Activities9.09
6Ancillary services13.64
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22630/srees.9760 | Journal eISSN: 2543-7496 | Journal ISSN: 1732-9353
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Language: English
Page range: 419 - 442
Submitted on: Apr 7, 2024
Accepted on: Aug 13, 2024
Published on: Oct 24, 2024
Published by: Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
Wakatobi,
tourism destination,
6As framework,
TOPSIS,
tourism assessment,
smart tourism
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