International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality in Asia Pasific
Vol 6, No 1 (2023): February Edition International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality in Asia Pasifi

What Makes Tourists Stay in Homestay? The Correlation Between Service and Occupancy at Homestay Around Borobudur Super-Priority Destination

Emik Rahayu (Hotel Management Study Program, Faculty of Humanity, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Izza Ulumuddin Ahmad Asshofi (Hotel Management Study Program, Faculty of Humanity, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Imang Dapit Pamungkas (Accounting Study Program, Faculty of Economic and Bussiness, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Karis Widyatmoko (Information Technology Vocational Study Program, Faculty of Computer, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Dian Indriana Hapsari (Accounting Study Program, Faculty of Economic and Bussiness, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Ibnu Utomo Wahyu Mulyono (Information Technology Vocational Study Program, Faculty of Computer, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Nurjanah Nurjanah (Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health Science Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Joseph Aldo Irawan (Hotel Management Study Program, Faculty of Humanity, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Ratih Pramitasari (Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health Science Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Aji Kusumah Ramdhani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Feb 2023

Abstract

Homestays are an alternative form of community-based accommodation that allows tourists to experience local wisdom in the community. Homestays in Borobudur Superprioritas-Tourist-Destinations should provide a comfortable accommodation option for tourists. However, they have not been managed optimally yet since limitation resources. This study aims to determine the service factors related to homestay occupancy.This research was part of the need assessment of homestay improvement programs. This study was observational-quantitative with a cross-sectional design. The respondents were twenty-two owners and managers of homestays in Candirejo Borobudur Village. Data were collected by self-administered questionnaire and analyzed by fisher-exact-testThe results showed that the quality of service related to occupancy. The service items associated with occupancy were booking procedures, payment notes, and rate information. Furthermore, factors associated with excellent service were older age and participation in homestay management training. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJTHAP

Publisher

Subject

Humanities

Description

IJTHAP aims to enhance theoretical development in the field of hospitality and tourism. In order to promote those innovations and fresh ideas, the journal alsso accepts conceptual research, book review, as well as essays of experience belongs to hospitality practitioners. The mission of IJTHAP is to ...