The Effect of Destination Image on Destination Loyalty Through Authenticity as a Moderator

Authors

  • Putri Kusuma Wulandari Universitas Trunojoyo Madura
  • Fathor AS Universitas Trunojoyo Madura
  • Darul Islam Universitas Trunojoyo Madura

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33096/jmb.v13i1.1326

Keywords:

Destination Image; Authenticity; Destination Loyalty; SEM-PLS, Lon Malang Beach.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of destination image on destination loyalty with authenticity as a moderator in the Lon Malang Beach tourism, Sampang. The method used in this study is quantitative. The data collection technique used a questionnaire with a total of 97 respondents, and the respondents in this study were tourists who had visited Lon Malang Beach tourism, Sampang. The data analysis technique used is structural Equation modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS 4.1.1.5 software. The results of the study indicated that destination image has a significant effect on authenticity and destination loyalty. This finding underscores the importance of managing destination image and authenticity to strengthen destination loyalty and support sustainable tourism development.

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2026-01-13

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The Effect of Destination Image on Destination Loyalty Through Authenticity as a Moderator. (2026). Jurnal Manajemen Bisnis, 13(1), 59-74. https://doi.org/10.33096/jmb.v13i1.1326