Factors Influencing Consumer Decisions in Halal Tourism (Case Study Indonesia and Malaysia)

Authors

  • Retno Santi Sumardi Bogor Agricultural University
  • Mukhamad Najib Bogor Agricultural University
  • Ma'mun Sarma Bogor Agricultural University
  • Anuar Shah Bali Mahomed UPM

Keywords:

Halal Tourism, Consumer Decisions, Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)

Abstract

Determining consumer decisions in halal tourism is vital as the Muslim population continues to increase in the world. Tourism sector plays a significant role in the economy of a country. Therefore, this research aimed to analyze factors such as environment, individual, attitude, and motivation toward a decision on halal tourism, and the dominant factors influencing consumer decision in halal tourism. It was a quantitative analysis that used a survey on Muslim traveler who has been visiting both Malaysia and Indonesia. The study collected data from both Malaysian and Indonesian. Kuala Lumpur was selected to represent Malaysia, while Lombok was chosen to represent Indonesia. The results were analyzed through Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Based on the characteristics of the respondent, the majority of consumers in halal tourism are women, both single or married, with an age range between 18-40 years with upper income and university level education. In the result, the factors influencing Indonesian consumer decisions in halal tourism were the environmental factor (situation) and the differences of an individual (personality). For Malaysian consumer, attitude (knowledge) was the factor influencing the decision in halal tourism.

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Published

15-05-2019

How to Cite

Sumardi, R. S., Najib, M., Sarma, M., & Mahomed, A. S. B. (2019). Factors Influencing Consumer Decisions in Halal Tourism (Case Study Indonesia and Malaysia). Journal of Technology Management and Business, 6(1). https://penerbit.uthm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/jtmb/article/view/4255