Dampak Ekonomi Pengembangan Agro Wisata Sirah Kencong Pada Pekerja PTPN XII Blitar (Economic Impact of the Development of Sirah Kencong Agro-Tourism on PTPN XII Blitar Workers)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the economic impact of agro-tourism development on PTPN XII plantation workers Sirah Kencong Blitar. The method used is qualitative. Determination of informants is using purposive sampling techniques. In this study, informants are community leaders (RT / RW), village elders or people who have lived in the Sirah Kencong tea plantation area, local government, tourism management, and several residents concerned in the management of the tourism area. Data collection techniques are done by observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Test the validity of the data using triangulation techniques. The analysis technique uses an interactive model. The theory used is the Cohen Tourism Socio-Economic Impact theory. The results showed that: 1) The development of agrotourism had economic and social impacts as a continuation for the community, namely in the financial aspect made the increase in job vacancies and increased income from various employment sectors related to tourism 2) the development of the economic sector, such as stalls, shops, souvenir merchants, etc. 3) For the social aspects of the development of Sirah Kencong agro-tourism, there are several impacts for the community, namely increasing the ability of the community in the field of tourism, in social aspects, they become more understanding of how to dress well, communicate well, and also the level education is increasing because of the development of tourism. So, based on the research results of agro-tourism development, it has a positive impact on the lives of PTPN XII plantation workers Sirah Kencong Blitar. 
 
 Keywords: Economic Impact, Social Impact, Agro-tourism, Plantation Workers 
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