Jurnal Pariwisata Nusantara (JUWITA)
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): Jurnal Pariwisata Nusantara (JUWITA)

Examining Nature and Forest Tourism in the Era of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Sumatra Island

Hardiansyah Tambunan (Universitas Sumatra Utara, Indonesia)
Doli Witro (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Ilma Amalia (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Indonesia)
Muhamad Izazi Nurjaman (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Indonesia)
Mursal Mursal (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Aug 2022

Abstract

Purpose: The aims of this study is to describe and analyze what happened to nature and forest tourism on the island of Sumatra in general during the covid-19 pandemic. Methods: This study uses a qualitative method with a literature research design. Data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Results: The results show that the nature and forest tourism sectors in North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh have not been able to boost tourism back to its normal level. The social distancing policy is the main cause of the sluggish tourism activity on the island of Sumatra. Contribution: This research is expected to be able to provide a solution to the sluggish tourism sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

juwita

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Pariwisata Nusantara (JUWITA) is designed to be accessible to both new and experienced researchers and practitioners on a global basis. The principal aims of the journal are to: encourage the full range of approaches that are available to the study of tourism; bring together researchers from ...