SmartTourist Guide Application for the Introduction of Malang City Tourism Potential Using Hybrid Technology
Usman Nurhasan1, Hendra Pradibta2, Satrio Binusa Suryadi3, Alfinda4
Information Technology Department
State Polytechnic of Malang
Abstract
Tourism in Malang City is one sector that contributes significantly to efforts to increase regional income. Efforts such as Strategic City Branding (Beautiful Malang) were carried out to promote tourism in Malang City. Tourism potential in Malang City is very diverse, ranging from natural tourism to culinary tourism. However, the distribution of information about these attractions has not been maximized, because it is still done manually, by looking at the signpost boards which are sometimes unclear, asking questions to the tour guide or by coming directly to Malang Tourist Information Center. This method is not sufficient, because of limited access time and less flexibility for tourists. Lack of information regarding the distribution of tourist attractions can be minimized by using GIS (Geographic Information System) technology. This technology allows tourists to be able to find out where they are at the moment and the closest destinations around them. By utilizing this Geographic Information System, potential tourist attractions can be mapped to be more maximal, so that one can find a place more efficiently and does not take long. To be more attractive, guidance is needed in the form of digital applications and can utilize Augmented Reality (AR) technology. In this case, this technology can be used to display information content in public places. The use of this technology is expected to be something innovative to advance tourism in Malang City.
Keywords: Tourism, Hybrid Technology, Augmented reality, GIS
Topic: Computer Science