Jurnal Kepariwisataan Volume 8, Issue 2, 2024 features a curated selection of 10 scholarly articles contributed by 25 authors from Indonesia and Ethiopia. This issue offers a rich blend of research in tourism, hospitality, and sustainable development, reflecting the journal’s commitment to advancing knowledge and practical innovation in the field. Highlighted studies include an application of sustainable tourism principles in Widosari Tourism Village, Yogyakarta; and an evaluation of service quality, tourist value perception, and destination image for driving revisit intentions in Lombok. Another article introduces a public policy innovation strategy using Analytical Network Process (ANP) in Pamekasan Regency. For tourism technology one article applies conventional statistics and machine learning to analyze Instagram engagement and forecast domestic tourism to Lake Toba and North Sumatra. Other contributions include the development of tourism performance dashboards for national tourism organizations, an impact assessment of cultural events on creative economies (Dieng Creative Festival), and a stakeholder network analysis for regional welfare improvement through Floating Market management. Additional insights explore Gen Z’s preferences in visiting museums through E-WOM and perceived value studies, strategic green tourism development for the Jeneberang River in Makassar, and the opportunities and challenges of community participation in ecotourism in Ethiopia’s Wof-Washa Forest.

These articles collectively contribute to the discourse on sustainable tourism, community engagement, technological integration, and policy innovation, offering valuable insights for academics, practitioners, and policymakers in the tourism sector. This volume underscores interdisciplinary collaboration and applied research in sustainable tourism, policymaking, technology adoption, and visitor behavior. The editorial team thanks all contributors and reviewers for their valuable input and encourages continued scholarly engagement in future issues.