Sport tourism is now becoming a trend in Yogyakarta, attracting the attention of local and foreign tourists. The city, renowned for its rich culture and history, is now also increasingly recognized as a sports tourism destination.
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“Waste can have a significant impact on tourism, and we urgently need more sustainable waste management solutions,” said Nicholas Jeffery Goodwin, Ph.D., CEO of Tulodo, during a public lecture at the Tourism Study Program on October 17, 2024, at the Soegondo Auditorium, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM. The session was moderated by Diyah Ayu Puspitasari, S.S., M.A.
The synergy and collaboration established in Sembrani Tourism Village proved rewarding for the Student Association’s Capacity Building Program of Tourism Student Association (PPK Ormawa HIMAPA) team and the residents of Sembrani Village. The team successfully advanced through the visitation stage for the 2024 Abdidaya Ormawa candidates. The visitation is part of an appreciation program by the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Research for student organization teams, lecturers, and village partners involved in community empowerment. The visitation marks a significant milestone, serving as tangible proof of the team’s long journey and reinforcing the role of students as agents of transformation of national development through village empowerment, incorporating agro-tourism and education-based tourism innovations.