EXPLORATION OF PROMOTION AND FACILITIES FACTORS THAT AFFECT ON TOURISTS’ DECISIONS TO VISIT MANADO CITY, INDONESIA

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of Promotion and Facilities on tourists’ decisions to visit Manado city. This was descriptive qualitative research employing a case study method. The researchers conducted interviews with 10 tourists visiting Manado city. These research results conclude that tourism promotion in Manado city can reach most tourists who come there, meaning that there are still tourists coming in Manado city do not know the promotion of tourism there.The results of this study also conclude that tourism facilities in Manado city have been able to meet the needs of tourists.The results of the study are expected to be a valuable input for the government in terms of policy making, for investors in making investment decisions appropriately, in addition, the results of this study can be an important reference for similar research for applied interests and development interests for the welfare of society.

Keywords

• Tourism
• Manado
• promotion
• facility
• public service