Influence: International Journal of Science Review
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): INFLUENCE: International Journal of Science Review

Destination Branding Strategy in Hexa-Helix Model: Case Study on Ciletuh-Pelabuhanratu Geopark Tourism Destinations in Maintaining Unesco's Assessment

Marlinda Irwanti (Universitas Sahid Jakarta, Indonesia)
Elis Yulianti (Institut Manajemen Wiyata, Indonesia)
Gloria Angelita (Institut Manajemen Wiyata, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jul 2023

Abstract

This study discusses the efforts of Hexa-Helix actors in forming a destination branding strategy at the Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark tourist destination which is now the Unesco Global Geopark Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu to maintain the assessment from Unesco, one of the validation results is a promotion to increase the number of visitors through communicating the advantages of Geopark Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu which consists of three elements of harmony, namely Biodiversity, Geodiveristy and Culturdiversity. Researchers identify the role of each Hexa-Helix actor based on their respective duties, because the helix studied has an important contribution in building the sustainability of the Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark tourist destination as a Unesco Global Geopark. This research uses a type of qualitative research using a post-postivism paradigm approach and case studies. Data collection techniques used are interviews, observation, literature study and documentation. Hexa-helix actors consisting of academics, business owners, communities, government or governing bodies, media and visitors. Each helix interacts with each other so as to form a communication to improve the construction of facilities, improve services, carry out promotional activities, play a role in every event and hold training for the local community to become part of the development of the economic and social sector.

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influence

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Humanities Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Engineering Public Health Social Sciences

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INFLUENCE: International Journal of Science Review (Influence Journal) is a double-blind, Indexed peer-reviewed, open-access international journal dedicated to the promotion of research in multidisciplinary areas. We define open-access journals as journals that use a funding model that does not ...