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Abstract. The aim of the research is to conduct an initial evaluation on the physical and institutional aspectsof the destination development program of Muaro Jambi temples. The research uses quantitative approach byreferring to the concept of tourism destination quality, of tourism organizational competence, and institutionalcompetence indicator. The result of the research shows that Muaro Jambi temples have not been sustainedby the availability of adequate amenitas amenity and transportation, even though they have great historical,geological, and agricultural attractiveness. Institutionally, the program becomes the responsibility of tourismorganizations in the level of central, provincial, and regency governments with vertical relation mechanismand coordination. However, the condition of tourism-supporting private sectors and the quality of humanresources have become challenges for the government to accomplish the vision of Muaro Jambi temples as aworld’s tourism destination based on historical site and the center of Buddhism culture in Asia. |
