Journal of Tourism Economics and Policy

The European Network Against Racism (ENAR) as NGO Against Islamophobia in France

Radendy Ahmad ILMISANI, Mansur JUNED — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This research, will explain about the relationship between the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) and Islamophobia in France. The increasing Muslim population in France over the years, driven by globalization and immigration, is a significant aspect to consider. While their freedoms should be preserved, the challenging reality in France is the difficulty in upholding these rights due to Islamophobia within the majority of the French population and institutional racism (with France Laïcité) that diminishes their chances of obtaining their rights. Therefore, employing a case study data collection technique, this study will explore how ENAR, as a Non-Governmental Organization, takes action to address this issue through projects such as "Muslim Women, Forgotten Women?," collaborations with like-minded NGOs, and partnerships with the European Union, a key decision-maker. Through the analysis of these projects, the author aims to examine ENAR's efforts in combating Islamophobia in Europe and to understand why ENAR may be less effective in addressing Islamophobia specifically in France. With this the Author bring the question "Has The European Network Against Racism (ENAR) been successful in preventing and eliminating Islamophobia in France?"

Strategy for Developing Integrated Marine Transportation in the Banda Island Tourism Area (Process Hierarchy Analysis Approach)

Nur Ali NURLETTE, Fahrudin RAMLY, Izaac Tony MATITAPUTTY, Maryam SANGADJI — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The tourism sector has now become an important and strategic industry in improving a country's economy. This is not only limited to foreign exchange income for the State, but can also increase people's economic activity, especially the home crafts industry and small industries in general. Apart from that, the hotel and restaurant industry is also growing with various other economic linkages. For Indonesia, the tourism industry plays an important role in the economy, so it is formally outlined in the Medium Term Development Plan which places the tourism industry as a strategic industry for economic growth. Then it was adopted by the Maluku Provincial Government in the 2019-2024 National Medium Term Development Plan by placing it as one of the regions in the Eastern Region of Indonesia with various potential features. This specialty is not only in terms of historical aspects but also various natural beauties and local uniqueness in terms of traditions, culture and society. The potential tourist attractions of Maluku Province in the entire area or scope of existing districts are diverse (RPJMD 2019-2024).

Exploration of Decisions to Use Cash Management System Transactions for Millennial Customers

I Nyoman Setia DHARMA, Ida Ayu Oka MARTINI — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

According to a new study, the number of electronic money users in Indonesia will reach 772 million by November 2023. The study states that electronic money is increasingly popular in Indonesia because of its convenience and practicality. The author says technology has brought significant changes to the financial sector. The data analysis technique used is qualitative analysis. Millennial customers think the BNI Direct Cash Management System is essential for business development. Payments have become easier with the BNI Direct Cash Management System, which is helpful for business owners and millennial customers. Applying the BNI Direct Cash Management System in payment systems in several research sectors can help with sound financial management as well as time and cost efficiency. Using the BNI Direct Cash Management System, this income optimization can occur because using the BNI Direct Cash Management System, both owners and the financial department of business actors can provide effective and efficient services with more comprehensive marketing access and obtain convenience in transactions, ease of transactions and speed of transactions, to increase people's purchasing power. This aligns with the expectations of people who want convenience in transactions, ease of transactions, and speed.

Customer Satisfaction as a Mediator for the Influencer and Word of Mouth on Online Purchase Decisions for Fashion Products in Denpasar City

Kadek Dewi FERAYANTI, Ni Made WAHYUNI, Putu Ayu Sita LAKSMI — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of customer satisfaction in mediating influencers and electronic word of mouth on online purchasing decisions for fashion products in Denpasar City. Data collection was carried out through surveys using questionnaires. The population in this study was adjusted to the analysis model used, namely Partial Least Square, with sample determination using the Hair formula. The sample in this study was 90 respondents from the people of Denpasar City who made online purchases of fashion products. The data analysis technique used is SEM PLS analysis. The research results show that influencers have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction. Influencers have a positive but not significant effect on purchasing decisions. Word of mouth has a positive but not significant effect on customer satisfaction. Word of mouth has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Customer satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Customer satisfaction mediates the influence of influencers on purchasing decisions. Customer satisfaction mediates the influence of word of mouth on purchasing decisions.