The Effect of Local Food Consumption of Muslim Domestic Travelers in Sustainable Tourism: A Case Study in Indonesia

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the impact of locally sourced food on economic, socio-cultural, environmental and tourism sustainability in four Indonesian cities: Solo, Semarang, Bandung, and Yogyakarta. Quota sampling was used to select Muslim domestic travelers who have visited the four cities. This study collected data from 202 respondents and analyzed it using the PLS-SEM method. The variables examined in this study included local food, economic sustainability in tourism, socio-cultural sustainability in tourism, and environmental sustainability in tourism. The findings indicated that local food consumption had a positive and significant impact on economic sustainability, which in turn led to an improved economic conditions in the cities under study. Furthermore, promoting and raising awareness of local cuisine could also contribute to socio-cultural sustainability. The study emphasized the positive impact of local food on environmental sustainability, demonstrating that practices such as minimizing food miles could help reduce environmental degradation. Additionally, the study revealed that local food had a positive and significant impact on sustainable tourism. This research offered valuable insights into the positive effects of locally sourced food on sustainability dimensions. The findings could guide stakeholders in making decisions that enhance people's well-being.