Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): December 2025

We extend our sincere gratitude for the successful publication of the International Journal of Applied Sciences in Tourism and Events (IJASTE), Volume 9, Number 2, December2025. This edition features diverse and insightful articles written by contributors from several academic institutions in Indonesiaand China. The authors come from Sichuan University, China; Universitas Gadjah Mada; Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya, Institut Seni Indonesia Bali;Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha; Institut Teknologi Sumatera; Sekolah Tinggi Multimedia "MMTC" Yogyakarta; Universitas Muhammadiyah Mahakarya Aceh; Universitas Indonesia; BPS-Statistics Indonesia; and Universitas Prasetiya Mulya.

We also express our deepest appreciation to the reviewers from Politeknik Negeri Bandung, Politeknik Pariwisata Makassar, Universitas Matana, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, and Politeknik Negeri Bali,who contributed their time and expertise to the peer-reviewprocess.