THE ROLES OF TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER (TIC)
IN HANDLING PUBLIC RELATIONS AFFAIRS
IN
DISBUDPAR
SURAKARTA
FINAL PROJECT REPORT
Submitted as Partial Requirement in Obtaining Degree in the English Diploma Program,
Faculty of Cultural Science, Sebelas Maret University
By
Ganis Dian Ayu Puspitasari C9311032
ENGLISH DIPLOMA PROGRAM
FACULTY OF CULTURAL SCIENCE
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
SURAKARTA
APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT
Approved to be examined before the broad of examiners,
English Diploma Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences,
Sebelas Maret University.
Title : The Roles of Tourist Information Center (TIC) In Handling Public Relations
Affairs in Disbudpar Surakarta Name : Ganis Dian Ayu Puspita Sari
NIM : C9311032
SUPERVISOR
( ... ) BayuBudiharjo, S.S., M.Hum.
NIP. 1985010120130201
Report Title : The Roles of Tourist Information Center (TIC) In Handling Public Relations
Affairs in Disbudpar Surakarta Name : Ganis Dian AyuPuspita Sari
NIM : C9311032
Examine Date : November 19th, 2015
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners, English Diploma Program, Faculty of Cultural Science
SebelasMaret University
1. Dra. Susilorini, MA Chairperson
( ... ) NIP. 19650601 199203 2 002
2.Athiyah Salwa,SS., M. Hum Secretary
( ... ) NIP. 19890723 20130201
3. BayuBudiharjo, SS., M. Hum Main Examiner
DEDICATION
MOTTO
“ I’m never alone. ALLAH is always there with me♥ - ME “
“ Although people might fail you over and over and over again, just make sure
that you
DONT’T FAIL YOURSELF. –Diana Rikasari “
PREFACE
I would like to say thank to Allah SWT, who always blesses and guides me. I also thanks to all people who given support, guidance, and motivation to me in doing this final project. The final project was written to fulfill the requirement in obtaining the English Diploma Program at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, SebelasMaret University.
This report entitled “The Roles of Tourist Information Center ( TIC ) In
Handling Public Relations Affairs In DISBUDPAR Surakarta”discussesabout the roles and problem faced by Tourist Information Center in handling Public Relations affairs at DISBUDPAR Surakarta with propose solutions to the problems.
Finally, I realize that this final project report still have some drawbacks. Therefore, I hope that there are many suggestions from the readers to improve the report. I also hope that the final project report will be beneficial for the readers.
Surakarta, November 2015
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All praises for Allah SWT. In accomplishing the final project, I got several helps and support from several people. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to give my deepest attitude to:
1. Prof. Drs. RiyadiSantosa, M. Ed., Ph. D. as the Dean of Faculty of Cultural Science, SebelasMaret University.
2. Mr. AgusDwi P., S.S., M.CALL.for the highest dedication to English Diploma Students as the Head of English Diploma Program.
3. My Academic Supervisor, Mrs. FitriaAkhmertiPrimasita., S.S., M.A. thank you for your support during my study.
4. My supervisor, Mr.BayuBudiharjo., S.S., M.Hum.for your guidance, support, suggestion, advice, correction and motivation. Thank you for being patient in correcting my final project report, you are such a great inspiration for me, Sir! GBU!
5. All Lecturers and Staff of English Diploma Program.
6. All staffs in DISBUDPAR Surakarta and TIC office especially to Mr. Patrick, MbakWiwin, Mas Dimas, Mas Herry, Mas Dar, Bu Vero, and
all staffwho helped and guided me during the job training in TIC office. Thanks for your advice and kindness. I do apologize if I have made mistakes during the job training.
8. SeptianEko, thanks for your love, support, and care given to me.
9. All my friends in English Diploma Program, especially class B student year 2011, I will remember our memories. We’ll always be friend.
10.My friends Nana, Avi, andYessi, thanks for everything. Good luck for you girls!
11.Thanks to Meyda, my partner during the job training in TIC office. IndarandRizki thank you so much for correcting my final project report.
GBU!
ABSTRACT
Ganis Dian AyuPuspitaSari. 2015. The Roles of Tourist Information Center (
TIC ) In Handling Public Relations Affairs In DISBUDPAR Surakarta.
English Diploma Program, Faculty of Cultural Science, SebelasMaret
University.
This final project report was written based on the job training done in Tourist Information Center (TIC) DISBUDPAR Surakarta located on Jl. Brigjen
Slamet Riyadi 275 between Graha Wisata Niaga
Hall and Radya Pustaka Museum. The job training was done for a month, started on April 14, 2014 and it ended on May 14, 2014.
The objectives of this final project report are to describe the roles of TIC as Public Relations affairs at DISBUDPAR Surakarta and to identify problem in playing the roles of TIC as Public Relations at DISBUDPAR Surakarta and propose solutions. From those objectives, the writer expects that Tourist Information Center provides many services to the tourist, both domestic and foreign and have done the roles of TIC in handling the unavailability of PRO in DISBUDPAR Surakarta.
and public relations agent. Besides, the writer also dealt with many different characters of peoples.
In conclusion, Tourist Information Center has two-functions in the same time, as an information provider and replacement of unavailability of PRO. Tourist Information Center is not only expected to complete its own duties but also demanded to be able to handle PR’s activities and roles. In this case, it is necessary for TIC to have skill in conducting an effective communication and building a harmonious relationship.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE ………. i
APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT………. ii
APPROVAL OF THE BOARD EXAMINERS ………... iii
DEDICATION……… iv
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION ………... 1
A. Background ... 1
B. Objectives ... 3
C. Benefits ... 3
CHAPTER II : LITERATURE REVIEW ... 5
A. Public Relations ... 5
B. The Functions and Roles of Public Relations ... 6
C. Publics ... 7
D. Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata ... 8
CHAPTER III : JOB TRAINING RESULT ... 10
A. DISBUDPAR Surakarta ... 10
B. Tourist Information Center ( TIC ) ... 14
C. Job Training Activities ... 16
D. The Roles of TIC as Public Relations Officers ... 18
E. The Problem in Playing The Roles of TIC as Public Relations ... 21
F. The Solutions of TIC to improve service quality as Public Relations 23 CHAPTER IV : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 25
A. Conclusion ... 25