The Development of Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage as an Urban Heritage Tourism Destination in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra: A TALC Perspective

The Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto, Indonesia, has transitioned into a UNESCO World Heritage tourism destination, progressing through the exploration and involvement stages to the early development phase. This transformation is marked by adaptive reuse of industrial heritage assets, enhanced tourism infrastructure, stronger stakeholder collaboration, and increased promotional efforts. However, challenges such as fluctuating visitor numbers, limited product diversification, reliance on event-based promotion, and fragmented institutional coordination persist. The study, employing a qualitative case study approach with data from in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis, interprets these findings using Butler's Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC) framework. It underscores the need for integrated destination management, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous innovation to ensure long-term sustainability and competitiveness of this heritage site.

Rahmawati, A., Suardana, I. W., & Moniaga, N. E. P. (2026). The Development of Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage as an Urban Heritage Tourism Destination in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra: A TALC Perspective. European Modern Studies Journal, 10(3), 483–499. https://doi.org/10.59573/emsj.10(3).2026.32