Mapping of traditional culinary tourism in Surakarta using WebGIS in 2024

Abstract The city of Surakarta is a renowned center of Javanese culture, famous for its traditional culinary specialties. It holds significant potential for the development of traditional culinary tourism. This research aims to identify various types and visualize data related to culinary tourism. The methodology used in this research is a qualitative descriptive approach, with primary data obtained through field surveys and secondary data gathered from literature and social media regarding the types of traditional culinary tourism in Surakarta. Seven types of culinary specialties with unique characteristics and 48 culinary tourism locations were identified. This data was processed into a shapefile using the ArcMap application to create a distribution map, which was subsequently uploaded to ArcGIS StoryMaps. The results of the study indicate that ArcGIS StoryMaps can present data in text format, complemented by other media such as detailed descriptions and images, which attract culinary enthusiasts to use the application. Based on SWOT analysis, there is potential for development into a complementary tourist attraction in a region, particularly for traditional culinary tourism widely recognized by the public. This ensures that traditional culinary tourism remains competitive with modern culinary tourism. By knowing the locations, images, and descriptions of the types of traditional culinary tourism in Surakarta, the public can easily choose based on information and accessibility.