Road Infrastructure and Hotel Capacity Found to Drive Growth in West Java’s Star Hotel Guests
The number of guests staying at star-rated hotels in West Java is strongly influenced by infrastructure availability and accommodation capacity. This finding comes from a study conducted by Adang Djatnika Effendi, together with Amelia Hayati and Ahmad Sopyan from Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung. Published in 2026, the study examines how road length, the number of rooms, and the number of beds affected the number of star hotel guests between 2018 and 2024. The research highlights the importance of tourism as a key regional economic driver, contributing to local revenue, employment, and business activity. Star-rated hotels serve as a crucial indicator of tourism trends because fluctuations in guest numbers reflect both the attractiveness of destinations and the readiness of supporting facilities.
The number of guests staying at star-rated hotels in West Java is strongly influenced by infrastructure availability and accommodation capacity. This finding comes from a study conducted by Adang Djatnika Effendi, together with Amelia Hayati and Ahmad Sopyan from Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung. Published in 2026, the study examines how road length, the number of rooms, and the number of beds affected the number of star hotel guests between 2018 and 2024. The research highlights the importance of tourism as a key regional economic driver, contributing to local revenue, employment, and business activity. Star-rated hotels serve as a crucial indicator of tourism trends because fluctuations in guest numbers reflect both the attractiveness of destinations and the readiness of supporting facilities.
Infrastructure and hospitality are closely connected
The researchers found that road development is not only related to transportation but also affects tourist accessibility to destinations and economic centers. In a tourism-rich region such as West Java, easy access plays a major role in encouraging visitors to stay at hotels. In addition to road infrastructure, hotel capacity also plays a significant role. The greater the number of rooms and beds available, the higher the hotel’s ability to accommodate travelers, especially during holiday seasons or major events. The study was designed to measure the empirical relationship between these three factors and the number of guests in star-rated hotels.
Seven years of official data
The study used secondary data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) for West Java, covering the period from 2018 to 2024. The data included:
-total road length in West Java,
-number of rooms in star-rated hotels,
-number of beds in star-rated hotels,
-number of guests staying in star-rated hotels.
The analysis applied multiple linear regression using the EViews 12 statistical software. This method allowed the researchers to assess both the individual and combined effects of each variable.
Key finding: hotel rooms matter most
The study found that, simultaneously, all three variables—road length, number of rooms, and number of beds—significantly affected the number of star hotel guests in West Java. However, when tested individually, the number of hotel rooms emerged as the most influential factor. Main findings include:
-The number of hotel rooms had a significant impact on guest numbers.
-The number of beds also had an influence, though weaker than rooms.
-Road length showed a positive effect, but it was not statistically significant on its own.
-Together, the three variables explained 95.4% of the variation in hotel guest numbers.
The statistical model showed that the coefficient for room numbers was the largest. This means expanding hotel capacity is the strongest factor driving increases in guest arrivals, outweighing the role of road expansion alone.
Pandemic impact clearly visible
One of the most striking findings appeared in the 2020 data. Although road length, room numbers, and bed capacity all increased, the number of hotel guests dropped dramatically. The researchers recorded only 119 guests that year, likely reflecting the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism mobility. Recovery became visible afterward. From 2021 to 2024, guest numbers rose steadily, reaching 14.4 million in 2024. This growth coincided with a sharp increase in hotel rooms to 67,250 units and beds to 106,035 units.
Implications for tourism and business
The study sends an important message to policymakers and hospitality businesses: infrastructure development alone is not enough. Accommodation capacity and quality are the main determinants of whether tourists choose to stay. According to Adang Djatnika Effendi and his team from UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, expanding room capacity and improving hotel facilities can be an effective strategy for strengthening the tourism sector. Road infrastructure remains important as a support factor, but investment in lodging facilities has a more direct impact on hotel occupancy. For governments, the findings may support policies to:
-encourage hotel investment in tourism areas,
-improve accommodation quality,
-align road development with emerging tourism destinations.
For hotel operators, the study suggests that expanding room capacity and enhancing service quality remain practical strategies to capture future domestic and international tourism growth.
Academic insight
In the journal article, Adang Djatnika Effendi emphasizes that accommodation capacity is more dominant than road infrastructure in determining the number of guests at star-rated hotels in West Java. This finding suggests that demand in the hospitality sector depends heavily on how prepared accommodation facilities are, rather than solely on transportation access.
Author profile
Adang Djatnika Effendi, S.E., M.M. is a researcher and academic at Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, specializing in regional economics, applied statistics, and service-sector development.
Amelia Hayati and Ahmad Sopyan are also affiliated with the same university, with research interests in development economics, tourism, and socio-economic data analysis.
Research source
Article title: The Effect of Road Length, Rooms, and Beds on the Number of Star Hotel Guests in West Java Province During the 2018-2024 Period
Journal: International Journal of Applied and Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026)
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