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Tourism based on local wisdom has great potential in encouraging regional economic growth, especially for MSMEs. However, there are still many MSMEs that face obstacles in increasing revenue due to limited market access, ineffective marketing strategies, and low adoption of digitalization. This study aims to analyze the influence of tourism based on local wisdom on MSME income by mediating marketing digitalization. Using quantitative methods with explanatory research design. Data was collected through questionnaires distributed to MSMEs in the Kajang Bulukumba tourist area. The analysis technique used is Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The results of the study show that tourism based on local wisdom has a positive and insignificant effect on the income of MSMEs. Tourism variables based on local wisdom have a significant negative effect on marketing digitalization, as well as marketing digitalization has a significant negative effect on MSME income. This shows that the role of digitalization as a mediator is not optimal. These findings imply the need for local governments and stakeholders to strengthen the digital capacity of MSMEs through training, mentoring, and facilitation so that the potential of tourism based on local wisdom can be maximized in increasing MSME income.
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Boripis, T., Pathak, S., Poungjinda, W., & Ling, J. C. Y. (2024). Community Participation Process for the Sustainable Business Development of Local Wisdom Learning Centers. Journal of Human, Earth, and Future, 5(4), 660–673. https://doi.org/10.28991/HEF-2024-05-04-09
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Sisay, K., Molla, S., Mekonnen, L., & Gadisa, Z. (2025). Nexus between business development service and women entrepreneurs’ performance: Implication for MSMEs growth and inclusive economic development in Ethiopia. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 11(1), 100514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100514
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Yogan Daru Prabowo, Nurbaeti, S. M. (2023). Analysis of Utilization of Local Wisdom as a Base for Tourism Village Development in Wewengkon Kasepuhan Customary Citorek, Lebak, Banten. Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Sports, 64, 28–36. https://doi.org/10.7176/JTHS/64-05
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Zali, N., Zamani-Poor, M., & Arghash, A. (2014). Analyzing the Identity Aspect of Cultural Heritage of Isfahan City from the Viewpoint of Visitors With the Aim of City Branding. Anuário Do Instituto de Geociências - UFRJ, 37(2), 206. https://doi.org/10.11137/2014_2_206_215
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