Carrying capacity and tourism suitability of Ngurbloat Beach, Southeast Maluku Regency

Abstract

The aim of this research is to know the suitable tourism for beach recreation, swimming, and sitting relaxed, measuring the carrying capacity of the Ngurbloat Beach and knowing the tourist perception of beauty and comfort. The research conducted from February to May 2019. Method of determining the station used a purposive sampling technique while the method of determining the respondent used an accidental sampling technique. Data analysis perform used a tourism suitability matrix, carrying capacity analysis and tourism perception analysis. This Research consisted of three observation stations. The results showed the suitability index of tourism for beach recreation at all stations is a highly suitable category is 100%. Swimming tours on all stations are in a category high suitable with 97% of index suitability and 90% of relaxing seat tourism is a highly suitable category. The results of data analysis of effective carrying capacity (ECC) showed Ngurbloat beach is able to accommodate tourist of 238 people/day. If the tourist visit exceeds the carrying capacity it will impact the coastal ecosystem. The interview showed 80% of tourists expressed comfort and 90% of the tourists stated that Ngurbloat Beach was beautiful.