Proceedings of the 3rd Economics and Business International Conference, EBIC 2022, 22 September 2022, Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia

Research Article

Implementation of Muslim Friendly Tourism in Lake Toba Tourism Area As A Super Priority Tourist Destination to Increase Economic Potential

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.22-9-2022.2337427,
        author={Tetty  Yuliaty and Arif Qaedi Hutagalung},
        title={Implementation of Muslim Friendly Tourism in Lake Toba Tourism Area As A Super Priority Tourist Destination to Increase Economic Potential},
        proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd Economics and Business International Conference, EBIC 2022, 22 September 2022, Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={EBIC},
        year={2024},
        month={4},
        keywords={muslim friendly tourism; halal touris; super priority tourism; economic potential},
        doi={10.4108/eai.22-9-2022.2337427}
    }
    
  • Tetty Yuliaty
    Arif Qaedi Hutagalung
    Year: 2024
    Implementation of Muslim Friendly Tourism in Lake Toba Tourism Area As A Super Priority Tourist Destination to Increase Economic Potential
    EBIC
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.22-9-2022.2337427
Tetty Yuliaty1,*, Arif Qaedi Hutagalung1
  • 1: Universitas Sumatera Utara
*Contact email: tettyjuliaty@usu.ac.id

Abstract

The potential of MFT which is currently trending with Lake Toba as a Super Priority Tourist Destination (DPSP) is certainly very positive if it is applied to increase tourist visits, both local and foreign. This study aims to determine how the application of MTF in Lake Toba in increasing the growth of economic potential. Data Analysis Techniques, using a descriptive data analysis model as a problem-solving procedure. The results of this study state that the application of MFT is able to increase the economic potential of the community in tourist locations and increase the country's foreign exchange. This implementation requires policies from the government so that Muslim-friendly tourist destinations can actually be realized, including the need for good cooperation and coordination with each stakeholder. As well as the availability of infrastructure and competent human resources that can attract Muslim tourists to return to Lake Toba.