Abstract
This article aims to identify and design a spatial model of geotourism destinations based on concentration and dispersal strategies in Cisolok Geoarea, Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu UNESCO Global Geopark, Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative approach with primary and secondary data collection. Primary data collection was carried out through field observations at the Cisolok Geoarea and semi-structured interviews with people directly involved in the development of the Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu UNESCO Global Geopark. The positioning of spatial elements based on satellites uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. In the meantime, secondary data carried out through literature studies on policy documents, planning, and previous research. The analytical method used in this study includes qualitative analysis, map analysis, and descriptive analysis. Stages of research were carried out through the process of input, management, plotting, and conversion of data and information obtained. This study found that Cisolok qualified as a geotourism destination with the support of eleven integrated spatial elements. The results of this study can be a strategy for the dispersal of tourists visiting the Ciletih-Palabuhanratu UNESCO Global Geopark, especially in Cisolok Geoarea. Keywords: Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu UNESCO Global Geopark, destination management, geotourism, tourism planning.
Highlights
Geotourism destinations, known as Geoparks [1,2], have the opportunity to develop sustainable areas [3]
This article aims to identify and design a spatial model of geotourism destinations based on concentration and dispersal strategies in Cisolok Geoarea, Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu UNESCO Global Geopark, Indonesia
This study found that Cisolok qualified as a geotourism destination with the support of eleven integrated spatial elements
Summary
Geotourism destinations, known as Geoparks [1,2], have the opportunity to develop sustainable areas [3]. Geopark contributes to promoting awareness of geological features (conservation, information, and education) and geological resources (geotourism and sustainable development) by involving community participation [4,5]. Geopark empowers local communities and provides them with opportunities to develop joint partnerships that are driven by geotourism through regional investment, create business opportunities, new jobs, and generate financial benefits for the local community [6]. Geopark has a role in regional economic development. Tourist trips to the geopark encourage economic movement in the same direction [7], benefiting all people in the geopark region and contributing to sustainable regional development [8,9]. Geotourism activities have the potential to damage the natural environment due to the uncontrolled carrying capacity of tourist attractions, and that is a challenge in developing sustainable geotourism destinations [10]
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