Assessment of sustainable urban tourism practice in Kampoeng Jawi, Semarang City

Rina Kurniati; Bella Shifa

doi:10.2298/SPAT231115001K

Rina Kurniati Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3017-8657
Bella Shifa Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6602-0674

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2298/SPAT231115001K

Keywords: community, cultural tourism, Sustainable Urban Tourism (SUT), urban kampoeng

Abstract

Currently, urban tourism is significantly growing due to better accessibility, information, and facilities. Several urban kampoengs (urban villages in Indonesia which generally have inadequate infrastructure and low-to-middle-income communities) have developed into tourist destinations, with their own challenges and problems that must be overcome. Improper development and organization of tourism may harm the environment and cause other negative effects, and therefore, urban tourism must prioritize sustainable development that enhances the community's quality of life without harming the environment or culture. This study aims to assess and evaluate the implementation of the Sustainable Urban Tourism (SUT) concept in Kampoeng Jawi, Sukorejo Village, Semarang City. The research used a quantitative approach with descriptive and scoring analyses, and data was collected through observation, interviews, surveys and studies on various secondary data. The paper assesses the four dimensions of sustainability, namely the destination management, economic, socio-cultural and environmental dimensions. The results show that Kampoeng Jawi only meets about 54% of the SUT criteria, and its sustainability level is classified as Intermediate. Development must focus on enhancing eco-friendly infrastructure, providing long-term capacity-building programs, integrating tourism, and establishing tourism crisis management.

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