The Role of Geographic Information Systems in Sustainable Tourism Development in Indonesia A Literature Review on the Utilization of Geographic Data for Location-Based Decision Making

Abstract

This study looks into how important Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are to the growth of sustainable tourism, with an emphasis on using geographic data to make location-based decisions. The extensive literature analysis examines GIS applications in sustainable tourism, the influence on location-based decision-making, and the opportunities and problems related to GIS integration. It does this by synthesizing findings from reliable academic sources. The various uses of GIS in stakeholder interaction, spatial analysis, and destination planning are important issues. The results highlight how GIS may improve sustainability in the tourism industry on all fronts—economic, environmental, and sociocultural. Interdisciplinary cooperation and user-friendly platforms offer opportunities to overcome obstacles like data accuracy and specialist expertise. The research is succinctly summarized in the abstract, opening the door to a fuller comprehension of GIS's role in forming an ethical and sustainable tourism industry.