The Editorial Team of Benefits: Journal of Economics and Tourism (BENEFITS: JET) published the Benefits Journal Volume 2 Number 1 May 2025 with the theme "Innovation in the Creative Economy: Driving Economic Growth through Entrepreneurship and Creative Industries"

In the May 2025 issue, we feature a variety of research articles:

1.Prospects for the Establishment of Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil (Bmt) in China District, Bone Regency | Author: Asriyuni Asmin (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Bone, Indonesia)

2.How Essential Are Social Goals for Islamic Banks in Indonesia | Author: Neng Zulfa Azhar (University of Dundee, United Kingdom)

3.Spatial Footprint of Development: A Spatial Econometric Approach in Determining the Effect of Climate Quality in Indonesia | Author: Togi Haidat Mangara (Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia) and Bagas Fakhri Maulana (Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia)

4.Analysis Of Public Relations Strategy In Maintaining Customer Trust: Study at PT. Bumiputera Sharia Life Insurance Kediri Branch | Author: Indah Cahya Intanesia (State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Kediri, Indonesia), Andriani (State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Kediri, Indonesia), Sri Hariyanti (State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Kediri, Indonesia)

5.Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Silver Handicraft MSMEs in Celuk Village | Author: Ni Putu Eka Setiasih (Universitas Udayana, Indonesia) and A.A. Istri Erlika Trisna Dewi (Universitas Udayana, Indonesia)