The linguistic landscape for sustainable and inclusive tourism: insight from Timor Tengah Selatan, Indonesia

This study explores the role of linguistic elements in supporting or hindering sustainable and inclusive tourism, a vital factor for the economic growth of the regency, which depends heavily on tourism. The research aims to fill this gap by comprehensively analyzing the linguistic landscape in Timor...

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Main Authors: Seprianus A. Nenotek, I. Made Suta Paramarta, Alya E. Sjioen, Norci Beeh, Atalya R. Cornelis, Naniana N. Benu
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2024.2441579
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author Seprianus A. Nenotek
I. Made Suta Paramarta
Alya E. Sjioen
Norci Beeh
Atalya R. Cornelis
Naniana N. Benu
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description This study explores the role of linguistic elements in supporting or hindering sustainable and inclusive tourism, a vital factor for the economic growth of the regency, which depends heavily on tourism. The research aims to fill this gap by comprehensively analyzing the linguistic landscape in Timor Tengah Selatan Regency (TTS) of East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, and its impact on tourism development. Data for the study were gathered from all potential tourist destinations listed on the government website, including beaches, nature reserves, baths or waterfalls, tourist villages, and religious tourism sites. Data collection methods included observation, photographic documentation, and interviews. The collected data were analyzed using both qualitative approaches. The signage at these tourist locations typically included directional signs to the destinations, name boards, directional signs within the sites, and other informational signs, such as reminders to keep the area clean or to protect the trees. The signs were predominantly in Indonesian and English, presented in monolingual formats. The linguistic landscape in the tourist areas of TTS represents a critical intersection of language and tourism. This research adds to the broader discussion on sustainable tourism by emphasizing the significance of linguistic diversity and inclusive practices in achieving long-term sustainability objectives.
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spelling doaj-art-03ff6daf394a470cb889d2a50a9799a32025-08-20T02:32:27ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Arts & Humanities2331-19832025-12-0112110.1080/23311983.2024.2441579The linguistic landscape for sustainable and inclusive tourism: insight from Timor Tengah Selatan, IndonesiaSeprianus A. Nenotek0I. Made Suta Paramarta1Alya E. Sjioen2Norci Beeh3Atalya R. Cornelis4Naniana N. Benu5Universitas Kristen Artha Wacana, Kupang, IndonesiaUniversitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Bali, IndonesiaUniversitas Kristen Artha Wacana, Kupang, IndonesiaUniversitas Kristen Artha Wacana, Kupang, IndonesiaUniversitas Kristen Artha Wacana, Kupang, IndonesiaUniversitas Kristen Artha Wacana, Kupang, IndonesiaThis study explores the role of linguistic elements in supporting or hindering sustainable and inclusive tourism, a vital factor for the economic growth of the regency, which depends heavily on tourism. The research aims to fill this gap by comprehensively analyzing the linguistic landscape in Timor Tengah Selatan Regency (TTS) of East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, and its impact on tourism development. Data for the study were gathered from all potential tourist destinations listed on the government website, including beaches, nature reserves, baths or waterfalls, tourist villages, and religious tourism sites. Data collection methods included observation, photographic documentation, and interviews. The collected data were analyzed using both qualitative approaches. The signage at these tourist locations typically included directional signs to the destinations, name boards, directional signs within the sites, and other informational signs, such as reminders to keep the area clean or to protect the trees. The signs were predominantly in Indonesian and English, presented in monolingual formats. The linguistic landscape in the tourist areas of TTS represents a critical intersection of language and tourism. This research adds to the broader discussion on sustainable tourism by emphasizing the significance of linguistic diversity and inclusive practices in achieving long-term sustainability objectives.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2024.2441579Linguistic landscapetourismsustainableinclusiveSustainable DevelopmentTourism
spellingShingle Seprianus A. Nenotek
I. Made Suta Paramarta
Alya E. Sjioen
Norci Beeh
Atalya R. Cornelis
Naniana N. Benu
The linguistic landscape for sustainable and inclusive tourism: insight from Timor Tengah Selatan, Indonesia
Cogent Arts & Humanities
Linguistic landscape
tourism
sustainable
inclusive
Sustainable Development
Tourism
title The linguistic landscape for sustainable and inclusive tourism: insight from Timor Tengah Selatan, Indonesia
title_full The linguistic landscape for sustainable and inclusive tourism: insight from Timor Tengah Selatan, Indonesia
title_fullStr The linguistic landscape for sustainable and inclusive tourism: insight from Timor Tengah Selatan, Indonesia
title_full_unstemmed The linguistic landscape for sustainable and inclusive tourism: insight from Timor Tengah Selatan, Indonesia
title_short The linguistic landscape for sustainable and inclusive tourism: insight from Timor Tengah Selatan, Indonesia
title_sort linguistic landscape for sustainable and inclusive tourism insight from timor tengah selatan indonesia
topic Linguistic landscape
tourism
sustainable
inclusive
Sustainable Development
Tourism
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2024.2441579
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