Analyzing Local Residents’ Perceptions of Tourism Activities in Tourism Areas

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10.2991/978-94-6463-170-8_18How to use a DOI?

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local residents’ perception; tourism activities; tourism areas

Abstract

This study aims to 1) analyze local residents’ perceptions of tourism activities in the Baturraden tourism area from economic, social and environmental aspects, and 2) propose programs that need to be undertaken by Penta Helix. This study employs quantitative analysis with a survey method. Questionnaires were distributed to as many as 69 respondents who were local residents. The results of the study indicate that the local population’s perception of tourism activities is good. Yet, field observations found various obstacles dominated by the economic sector, including mentoring and coaching for business actors, business education and training for MSMEs, job opportunities for local communities, prices of goods and local community welfare. The implications of this study are 1) a survey on local residents’ perceptions of tourism activities is conducted regularly every 6 months; 2) immediately responds to follow-up any complains by local residents; 3) the importance of developing a blueprint for Sustainable Tourism in the Baturraden Tourism Area; 4) collaboration between the Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) with the Office of Manpower, Cooperatives, and UMKM (DisnakerKopUMKM) it is important to increase the involvement of local communities in tourism area management activities; 5) all stakeholders supervise each other with regular tests to monitor river water quality; 6) the importance of special attention related to building permits and regulations related to the environment.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Maryetti
AU  - F. X. Setiyo Wibowo
AU  - Nuryadina Augus Rini
AU  - Sahlan Toro
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/06/12
TI  - Analyzing Local Residents’ Perceptions of Tourism Activities in Tourism Areas
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Hospitality, Travel and Event Conference (IHTREC 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 185
EP  - 195
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-170-8_18
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-170-8_18
ID  - 2023
ER  -