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Geo Tourism International Conference (GTIC) is an international paper conference held at Medan Tourism Polytechnic. It is the main program of the Medan Tourism Polytechnic Center of Excellence for Geoparks. The goal of this initiative is to increase Medan Tourism Polytechnic's contribution to international tourism publications. GTIC aspires to be a platform that brings together stakeholders in geo-tourism and sustainable tourism. This conference will allow academics, researchers, practitioners, and students to discuss current concerns and share expertise in the field.

From that conference, Proceeding of Geo Tourism International Conference (GTIC) is created. Scopes of this publication include geotourism, geopark, cultural tourism, environment, sustainable tourism, hospitality management, tour and travel management, economics and finances, tourism marketing, culinary and gastronomy tourism, digital technology, education, law and policy.

Proceeding of Geo Tourism International Conference (GTIC) is published by Politeknik Pariwisata Medan, Indonesia 2 times per year.

Proceeding of Geo Tourism International Conference 2025, Jan - Jun 2026

Published: February 20, 2026

Geo-Ecotourism and Community Stewardship: A Framework for Sustainable Water-Based Tourism at Paisupok Lake, Central Sulawesi

Evio Tanti Nanita ⁽¹⁾, Ansh Sharma ⁽²⁾

(1) Universitas Gadjah Mada ,

(2) Department of Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC)

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THE SUSTAINABILITY DILEMMA: INTERNATIONAL GOVERNANCE OF TOURISM IN THE ANTHROPOCENE EPOCH

Dikjiratmi Dikjiratmi ⁽¹⁾

(1) BRIN

Read Statistic: 5

SWOT Analysis of Mangrove Ecotourism Development: Opportunities and Challenges in the Era of Green Tourism, Case Study of Sumbernadi Village, Ketapang District, South Lampung

Sarah Carolin ⁽¹⁾

(1) Institute of Informatics and Business Darmajaya

Strengthening Disaster Management Capacity for Sustainable Geotourism Development: A Case Study of Bali Province

Supriyati S ⁽¹⁾, Anggara Setyabawana Putra ⁽²⁾, Susilastuti ⁽³⁾

(1) Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana ,

(2) Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana ,

(3) Universitas Pertahanan RI

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COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND BLOOD DONOR ENGAGEMENT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TWO CONSECUTIVE PRE-RAMADHAN CAMPAIGNS AT POLITEKNIK METrO KUANTAN

NURHIDAYAH HILIMI ⁽¹⁾, KHAIRUL ANIS NAJWA MUHAMAD FAUZI ⁽²⁾

(1) Politeknik METrO Kuantan ,

(2) Politeknik METrO Kuantan

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Implications of Decreased Hotel Occupancy on Supply Chain Business Sustainability (Labor, Suppliers, and Event Organizers) in South Sulawesi

Herry Rachmad Widjaja ⁽¹⁾, WINDRA AINI ⁽²⁾, Ilham Junaid ⁽³⁾, Masri Ridwan ⁽⁴⁾, Rani Dian Aryani Rasyid ⁽⁵⁾

(1) Politeknik Pariwisata Makassar ,

(2) Politeknik Pariwisata Makassar ,

(3) Politeknik Pariwisata Makassar ,

(4) Politeknik Pariwisata Makassar ,

(5) Politeknik Pariwisata Makassar

Read Statistic: 6

TAPAKNUSA: A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF A SMART TOURISM APPLICATION BASED ON SPATIAL MAPPING AND INCLUSIVITY IN INDONESIA

Inez Andriana Regita Cahyani ⁽¹⁾, Mutiara Astia Rizky ⁽²⁾

(1) Independent Author ,

(2) Independent Author

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IDENTIFICATION OF HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL TOURISM CHARACTERISTICS IN THE CANDI BRAHU TOURISM AREA, BEJIJONG DISTRICT, MOJOKERTO REGENCY

Muhamad Khoirul Anam - ⁽¹⁾, Kartika Nuswantara ⁽²⁾, Azharine Purwa Jingga ⁽³⁾

(1) Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember ,

(2) Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember ,

(3) Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November

THE ETHICS OF AI IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY: A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON AI USE AND THE CHALLENGE OF DIGITAL HONESTY IN SHAPING INDONESIA’S IMAGE

Hilmi Ardani Nasution ⁽¹⁾, Fuzi ⁽²⁾

(1) BRIN RI ,

(2) Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional Republik Indonesia

Read Statistic: 12

Integrating Smart and Green Innovation for Sustainable Geotourism Development: A Case Study of Toba Caldera UNESCO Global Geopark, Indonesia

Billy Nugraha ⁽¹⁾, Yoga Ulya Mubarok ⁽²⁾, Muhammad Fauzan Harits ⁽³⁾, Dewita Briliansi ⁽⁴⁾, Dian Fitria Ramdani ⁽⁵⁾

(1) PT Tri-Saudara Sentosa Industri ,

(2) Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang ,

(3) Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang ,

(4) Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang ,

(5) Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang

Read Statistic: 7

THE ROLE OF RED DRAGON FRUIT IN PROTECTING AGAINST OXIDATIVE STRESS

Yuliana Yuliana ⁽¹⁾

(1) Universitas Udayana

Read Statistic: 12

Utilization Of 5.0 Technology Facilities Through Social Media Promotional Content In Langda Tourism Village

Muh Rifqi Ananda Putra ⁽¹⁾, Nur Lisani ⁽²⁾, Aeni Nahdiyati ⁽³⁾, Edison Edison ⁽⁴⁾, G. Jagat Raya ⁽⁵⁾

(1) Universitas Hasanuddin ,

(2) Hasanuddin University ,

(3) Hasanuddin University ,

(4) Hasanuddin University ,

(5) Hasanuddin University

Read Statistic: 4

Empowering Youth through Local Wisdom-Based Training for Cultural Heritage Preservation

LATIFAH l ⁽¹⁾

(1) UNIVERSITAS PGRI YOGYAKARTA

Read Statistic: 9

Sustainable Tour Package Design in Kadingeh Tourism Village: Environmental Education and Natural Resources Management Perspective

WINDRA AINI ⁽¹⁾, Mohamad Ridwan ⁽²⁾

(1) Politeknik Pariwisata Makassar ,

(2) Universitas Pepabri Makassar

Read Statistic: 6

BRANDING CULTURAL HERITAGE: A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF HOW BOROBUDUR TEMPLE IS PRESENTED IN ONLINE TRAVEL GUIDES

Windy Harsiwi ⁽¹⁾, Ajie Wicaksono ⁽²⁾

(1) Universitas Diponegoro ,

(2) Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Read Statistic: 14

GEOHERITAGE, SOCIAL SOLIDARITY, AND CULTURAL EDUCATION:
THE BAKAR BATU TRADITION AS INDONESIA’S INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN A SUSTAINABLE GEOTOURISM PERSPECTIVE

Muhammad Ilham Mustain Murda ⁽¹⁾, Anik Juwariah ⁽²⁾, Setyo Yanuarti ⁽³⁾

(1) Universitas Negeri Surabaya ,

(2) Universitas Negeri Surabaya ,

(3) Universitas Negeri Surabaya

From Staying Over to "Tektok", Analyzing Changes in Domestic Tourist Patterns and Their Impact on Hotel Performance in East Java

Royhan Faradis Adis ⁽¹⁾, Eko Susanto ⁽²⁾, Bintan Nabilah Faradisa ⁽³⁾

(1) BPS Kabupaten Sidoarjo ,

(2) BPS - Statistics Sidoarjo Regency ,

(3) Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

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INTEGRATING LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND ECOLOGICAL PRACTICES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY-BASED GEOTOURISM AT TANGKAHAN, LANGKAT
Integrasi Pengetahuan Lokal dan Praktik Ekologis dalam Pengembangan Geowisata Berbasis Komunitas di Tangkahan, Langkat

RIADI SIREGAR ⁽¹⁾, Rona Rezky Mentari ⁽²⁾

(1) Sebelas Maret University ,

(2)

VISITOR MANAGEMENT BASED ON TOURISM CARRYING CAPACITY ANALYSIS OF THE CIBODAS–PANGRANGO HIKING TRAIL, MOUNT GEDE PANGRANGO NATIONAL PARK, INDONESIA

Igras Vigran ⁽¹⁾, Oktovianus ⁽²⁾, Inas Nismara ⁽³⁾

(1) Institut Pariwisata Trisakti ,

(2) ,

(3)

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FACTORS AFFECTING TOURIST INTEREST IN VISITING THE WINONG FOREST PARK IN MALANG REGENCY

Erwinda Mufidah ⁽¹⁾, Nuzlatul Afia ⁽²⁾, Putra Irwandi ⁽³⁾, Muh. Rafiqul Alam ⁽⁴⁾

(1) Universitas Brawijaya ,

(2) ,

(3) ,

(4)

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Integrative Sustainability Systems in Exploring Local Cultural Spaces and Ecological Work in Petungkriyono: Study Case Genau Indonesia

Ameylia Puspita Rosa Dyah Ayu Arintyas ⁽¹⁾

(1) Public Administration Study Program, Universitas Mulawarman

CHARACTERISTICS OF SUSTAINABLE BALI AGA ‎MOUNTAIN TOURISM IN ‎THE FACE OF TOURISM ‎INVASION

Aziz Afandi ⁽¹⁾

(1) Syekh Wasil State Islamic University, Kediri, Indonesia

Read Statistic: 10

INTEGRATING GENERATIVE AI FOR CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION IN TOURISM ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Muhammad Nasir ⁽¹⁾, Miftah El Fikri ⁽²⁾

(1) Universitas Negeri Medan ,

(2) Universitas Negeri Medan

Read Statistic: 10

Participatory Communication in Promoting Sustainable Tourism through the Natural Bengkulu Digital Campaign on Social Media

Rafinita Aditia ⁽¹⁾, Lisa Adhrianti ⁽²⁾

(1) Universitas Bengkulu ,

(2) Universitas Bengkulu

Read Statistic: 10

Culinary Terroir as A Sustainability Pathway in the Batur UNESCO Global Geopark

I Wayan Agus Anggayana ⁽¹⁾, Rosvita Flaviana Osin ⁽²⁾, I Gede Wiramatika ⁽³⁾, Dewa Ayu Suryawati ⁽⁴⁾, Ni Nyoman Novita Angginingsih ⁽⁵⁾

(1) Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan Indonesia ,

(2) Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan Indonesia ,

(3) Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan Indonesia ,

(4) Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan Indonesia ,

(5) Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan Indonesia

Read Statistic: 9

From Profit to Planet: Rethinking Business and Tourism Practices in the Era of Sustainability

VIKTOR AMOS ⁽¹⁾, Johanis Oenunu ⁽²⁾, Nataniel Papalangi ⁽³⁾

(1) Universitas Nusa Cendana ,

(2) Universitas Nusa Cendana ,

(3) Universitas Atma Jaya Makassar

Analysis of Challenges and Development Strategies for Community-Based Tourism at Puncak Sosok Bawuran, Bantul, Yogyakarta

husein nur wijaya ⁽¹⁾, Aisyah Astinadia Siregar ⁽²⁾

(1) Universitas Gadjah Mada ,

(2) Universitas Putra Bangsa

Read Statistic: 11

HUMAN-ELEPHANT COEXISTENCE AND ECOLOGICAL NARRATIVES IN ACEH’S GREEN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT.

Gustira Monita ⁽¹⁾

(1) Saint Petersburg State University

Read Statistic: 9

Revitalizing Batak Gastronomy: Sustainable Culinary Tourism Through Local Food and Beverage Service Innovation in North Sumatra

Aditiya Pratama Daryana ⁽¹⁾, Vina Gabriella Saragih ⁽²⁾, ajeng inggit anugerah ⁽³⁾, Nirmalasari ⁽⁴⁾

(1) Universitas Negeri Medan ,

(2) Universitas Negeri Medan ,

(3) universitas negeri medan ,

(4) universitas negeri medan

Gasiang Tangkurak Song as Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Minangkabau Community

Muhammad Abdul Haris Haris ⁽¹⁾

(1) Universitas Deztron Indonesia

Read Statistic: 11

Unraveling the Contradictions of Conservation Land: Mapping High Flood Risk in the Buffer Zone of Merubetiri National Park (Case Study: Curahnongko Village)

Ikhlas Nur Muhammad ⁽¹⁾, Syintia Bella ⁽²⁾, Fakhri Reza ⁽³⁾

(1) Master Department of Disaster Management Program, Indonesia Defense University, Bogor, Indonesia ,

(2) Master Department of Geography Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,

(3) Master Department of Disaster Management Program, Indonesia Defense University, Bogor, Indonesia

FACTORS AFFECTING TOURISTS' INTEREST IN RETURNING TO THE BEDENGAN MALANG TOURIST AREA: SEM-PLS ANALYSIS

Putra Irwandi ⁽¹⁾, Ninda Novita ⁽²⁾, Erwinda Mufidah Izzati ⁽³⁾, Khoiriyatun Widyastuti ⁽⁴⁾

(1) Program Studi Agribisnis Universitas Satya Terra Bhinneka ,

(2) Program Studi Agribisnis Universitas Satya Terra Bhinneka ,

(3) Sociology Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University ,

(4) Digital Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Food Security, Surabaya State University

Read Statistic: 10

GREEN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INDONESIA: A DIGITAL SEARCH TREND ANALYSIS OF BOBO CABIN

Asep Koswara ⁽¹⁾

(1) Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM)

Read Statistic: 9

IDENTIFICATION OF TOURISM COMPONENTS IN KAWALO FORT AS A HISTORICAL TOURISM ATTRACTION IN TALIABU ISLAND REGENCY

Asti Ayuningsih ⁽¹⁾, Bonifasia Yuniar Rifani ⁽²⁾

(1) Universitas Khairun ,

(2) Universitas Sebelas Maret

Formulation of a Sustainable Tourism Village Model in the Maluku Coastal Region: The Success-Failure Story Approach of Liang Village, Central Maluku Regency

jeane diana ⁽¹⁾, Muhammad Raihan Hakim ⁽²⁾

(1) Universitas Negeri Semarang ,

(2) Universitas Negeri Semarang

Read Statistic: 7

STUDY OF ATTRACTIVENESS AND ACCESSIBILITY OF THE SUMBERNADI VILLAGE MANGROVE CONSERVATION AREA AS A TOURIST DESTINATION

Renita Agustin Suryaman ⁽¹⁾

(1) Institut Informatika dan Bisnis Darmajaya

Harmony Between Earth and Culture: A Geoheritage-Based Tourism Model from Sekotong, West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara

Salsabila Tyas Azzahra Tyas ⁽¹⁾

(1) Independent Researcher

Read Statistic: 3

BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH TRENDS ON COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Teuku Fahmi ⁽¹⁾

(1) Universitas Lampung

Read Statistic: 3

STRENGTHENING CITIZENSHIP CHARACTER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS THROUGH THE MQ EQUESTRIAN EDUCOTOURISM PROGRAM BASED ON SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISME

Fadhilah Aini ⁽¹⁾, Affan Ramadhan ⁽²⁾, Nurul Husna ⁽³⁾, Mutia Hidayati ⁽⁴⁾

(1) Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia ,

(2) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung ,

(3) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung ,

(4) UIN Ar Raniry Banda Aceh

Cultural Diversity and Local Wisdom as the Foundation for Sustainable and Green Tourism Development in Medan

Debby Rizky Debby Rizky ⁽¹⁾

(1) Universitas Deztron Indonesia

Read Statistic: 8

THE ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY IN PRODUCT AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT IN THE KREBET TOURISM VILLAGE

Ajie Wicaksono ⁽¹⁾, Windy Harsiwi ⁽²⁾

(1) Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta ,

(2) Universitas Diponegoro

Read Statistic: 13

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Welcome to the official proceeding of Geo Tourism International Conference, an academic platform dedicated to the advancement of geo tourism research and practice. Our platform serves as a hub for sharing innovative ideas, groundbreaking studies, and best practices in the field of geo tourism, highlighting its role in promoting sustainable development and preserving geological and cultural heritage.

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