Application of Beliefs and Innovations to Support Cultural Tourism Policy in the COVID - 19 Situation in the Northeastern Region

Abstract

The objectives of this research are 1) to study the level of application of beliefs and innovations to support cultural tourism policy in the COVID-19 situation, 2) to study factors affecting the application of beliefs and innovations to support policies. Cultural tourism in the COVID-19 situation, and 3) to study guidelines for applying beliefs and innovations to support cultural tourism policy in the COVID-19 situation in the Northeastern region. This study is mixed methods research. The sample group consisted of 400 voters in the Northeastern region. The group of informants consisted of 20 government officials and local government officials. The research tools used were questionnaires and interviews. Statistics used in data analysis include frequencies, percentages, multiple regression analysis and descriptive analysis. The results of the research found that 1) The overall level of application of beliefs and innovations to support cultural tourism policies in the COVID-19 situation is at a moderate level. 2) Factors affecting the application of beliefs and innovations to support cultural tourism policies in the COVID-19 situation include the role of the Synod (X4), the role of the abbot (X5), and the role of the local sector (X2), respectively. And 3) there should be communication to create awareness of the process in the policy-making process in decision-making. Setting guidelines for solving problems Preparation of draft policies and recommendations for policy implementation strategies there is clarification in awareness of the application of beliefs and innovations to support creative tourism policies. And there is integration between agencies that implement policies together continuously and regularly. There are clarifications and meetings held create an understanding of the application of beliefs and innovations and understanding how to evaluate and monitor policies this will be useful in analyzing and evaluating policies in line with the increasingly complex dynamics of the current situation.