Unlocking the Potential of Water Tourism: Pioneering the Ideal Concept for a Blue Economy in Wonosari Village

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10.2991/978-2-38476-202-6_24How to use a DOI?

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—water tourism; blue economy; Wonosari Village

Abstract

This research tries to gather information from related stakeholders; the government, the local community, and the tourists for what exactly they have and what they need for the tourism in Wonosari Village. This research is expected to become a piece of beneficial information for the government of Wonosari Village about a proper concept for developing water tourism in the village. The data for this research was collected through interviews and questionnaires. A series of interviews were done with related stakeholders including the government and local community of Wonosari Village to gather information and perceptions towards tourism and future development planning. Besides, the data about tourists’ perceptions and expectations were collected through questionnaires. The data is then analyzed systematically to identify the ideal water tourism concept supporting the blue economy for the Wonosari Village, Bengkalis community. The results of the study show that the concept of ideal water tourism in the blue economy context involves several important aspects. First, sustainable environmental management, including reducing waste, conserving water resources, and protecting aquatic ecosystems, is a key prerequisite. Second, the active participation of local communities in the development and management of water tourism is an important key to ensuring a positive impact on the local economy and people's welfare. In addition, the concept of ideal water tourism that supports the blue economy also includes the integration of social and cultural principles. Empowerment of local communities, community-based sustainable economic development, and preservation of maritime cultural heritage are important components in achieving blue economy goals through water tourism. The findings of this research can be used by governments, decision-makers, and related stakeholders in planning and developing sustainable water tourism destinations and contributing to sustainable economic growth.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - M. Sabri
AU  - Halim Dwi Putra
AU  - Doris Sukma
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/02/15
TI  - Unlocking the Potential of Water Tourism: Pioneering the Ideal Concept for a Blue Economy in Wonosari Village
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Science and Technology on Social Science 2023 (iCAST-SS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 164
EP  - 168
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-202-6_24
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-202-6_24
ID  - Sabri2024
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