Jurnal Kepariwisataan Vol 7 Issue 2, 2023 showcases a diverse array of studies authored by a total of 27 contributors from Indonesia and Australia. The issue delves into several key themes in tourism research. Notable articles include an exploration of robot, artificial intelligence, and service automation's current status and future potential in the Indonesian tourism industry. Another significant study examines halal tourism's role in promoting equity representation of multicultural identity and human development in Lombok, Indonesia. Additional topics include strategies for enhancing product excellence and business growth in small and medium-sized pastry and bakery enterprises in Lampung, festival economy's impact on sustainable tourism, and the educational tourism potential of the Ijen Geopark in Bondowoso. Other articles explore the influence of perceived risk and travel constraints on women travelers in Bandung, the synchronization of city branding and tourist visit interest in Banyuwangi rebounding from COVID-19, stakeholder analysis in PAL 16 tourism development in Cikole Village, surf fishing prospects for Pangandaran Beach tourism, and the role of creative economy clusters in supporting tourism development in Lebak District.