The Determinant Factors of Foreign Tourists’ Visit to Tourism Destination in North Sumatra

  • Maria Magdalena BATE’E Department for Management STIE Pembangunan Nasional, Indonesia
  • Syah Abadi MENDROFA Department for Management STIE Pembangunan Nasional, Indonesia
  • Yamolala ZEGA Department for Management STIE Pembangunan Nasional, Indonesia
  • Syukur Kasieli HULU Department for Management STIE Pembangunan Nasional, Indonesia
  • LELYSO LELYSO Department for Management STIE Pembangunan Nasional, Indonesia
  • Emmanuel ZEBUA Department for Management STIE Pembangunan Nasional, Indonesia

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the factors influencing the rate of foreign tourists’ visit to tourism destination in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The data were collected using observation, interview, documentation study and questionnaires. The data were analysed using multiple linear regression analysis. The findings of the study indicated that the ancillary facilities are the dominant factor influencing tourists’ visit to tourism destination in North Sumatera. The factors of service quality and facilities and infrastructures provide negative influence on tourists’ visit to tourism destination.

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Published
2019-05-19
How to Cite
BATE’E, Maria Magdalena et al. The Determinant Factors of Foreign Tourists’ Visit to Tourism Destination in North Sumatra. Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, [S.l.], v. 10, n. 1, p. 266-275, may 2019. ISSN 2068-7729. Available at: <https://journals.aserspublishing.eu/jemt/article/view/3231>. Date accessed: 29 mar. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.14505//jemt.v10.1(33).26.