The Effect of Information Technology and Motivation to Visit Sustainable Tourism Villages in Tourism Village Tinalah Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

Sustainable tourism village is development that meets the needs of the present without sacrificing the right to fulfil the needs of future generations. In this context, our study examines the effect of information technology and motivation to visit sustainable tourism villages in Tourism Village Tinalah Kulon Progo. Practices in sustainable tourism village  from the perspective and experience of tourist are explored. Through information technology more possible, it has become easier for tourist interact and share stories with others tourist in internet. These interactions are perceived by the tourist, which then motivate them to  visit sustainable tourism villages in Tourism Village Tinalah Kulon Progo. Our study finds that there is a positive effect of information technology and motivation on sustainable tourism development in the Tinalah Tourism Village of Kulon Progo.

Keywords: information technology, motivation, sustainable tourism, tourism village, Tinalah Kulon Progo

DOI: 10.7176/JTHS/67-06

Publication date: November 30th 2024