Abstract
This study aims to see how the condition of the object/Tourist Attraction (TA) in Magelang Regency in Indonesia and its alternative development. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with case studies of 31 tourism objects which will then be investigated regarding their conditions and possible future developments. Research data were obtained by direct observation of the location of tourist objects and through semi-structured interviews. The results of this study illustrate that tourism objects in Magelang Regency are currently quite developed. However, this has not been able to attract general tourists to linger in the regency and provided an optimal contribution to regional income. This is because tourism objects in the regency other than Borobudur Temple have not been maximized for their existence and utilization. The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme model can be an alternative to be applied in developing tourism objects accompanied by an appropriate Value for Money (VfM) analysis. Tourism objects in the form of cultural heritage can be developed through concession contracts, natural beauty can be developed through management contracts, and artificial objects can be developed through service contracts while taking into account the development needs of each tourism object. Local governments need to establish cooperation with the private sector with a Public-Private Partnership scheme accompanied by the preparation of strict regulations so that the implementation of cooperation in the context of developing tourism objects in the Magelang Regency can bring optimal benefits to all parties.
Highlights
Indonesia is rich in natural and cultural tourism, as evidenced by the many natural charms, historical heritage, artistic diversity, and cultural customs of the local community, but its use is still much that has not been maximized
Conditions of Tourist Attractions in Magelang Regency Magelang Regency has the Borobudur Temple, which is the mainstay of the Central Java Province and as a world heritage, currently receiving protection from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The description of the number of visitors per month in Magelang Regency is as follows: (1) visitors above 10,000 people are in Ketep Pass, Taman Ramadhanu, and the Tomb of Kyai Romo Siroj; (2) visitors between 5,000-10,000 people are in Rhema Hill, Wanurejo Tourism Village, Sunan Geseng Tomb, Top Selfi Kragilan, and Paradise Bali Rafting; (3) visitors between 1,000-4,999 people are in Telomoyo Peak, Punthuk Setumbu, Sleker Asri Hill, Pawon Temple, Sekar Langit Waterfall, Mina Wisata Village, Kyai Nur Muhammad's Tomb, and Tubing Tuk Gong Adventure; and (4) visitors below 1,000 people are in Asu Temple, Umbul Temple Warm Water Bath, Silawe Waterfall, Bleder Lake, and many more Tourist Attraction (TA) in Magelang Regency which still have minimal in visitors
Summary
Indonesia is rich in natural and cultural tourism, as evidenced by the many natural charms, historical heritage, artistic diversity, and cultural customs of the local community, but its use is still much that has not been maximized. Parente of the Environmental Services Program of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), defines PPP as “an agreement or contract, between a public entity and a private party, under which: undertakes government function, receives compensation for performing the function, is liable for the risks arising from performing the function and, the public facilities may be transferred or made available to the private party” (Priadi, 2016). In this PPP cooperation, the potential benefits and risks are shared between the government and the private sector. The PPP scheme is believed to be alternative financing for infrastructure development that can increase the effectiveness and efficiency of development implementation along with improving the quality of public products and services through the sharing of capital, risk, and competence or expertise of human
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