Abstract
The natural beauty of Morotai Island is not only reflected under the sea, but also on the land. Wide white sand over ready to pamper the eyes of anyone who set foot on it. Moreover, Morotai has its own uniqueness, besides having beautiful nature and unique culture, its location is also strategic because it is in shipping line of Asia and Australia as well as an effort to accelerate the development of Morotai tourism, North Maluku. It’s becoming a world-class tourism destination and international competitiveness. The Ministry of Tourism together with the Government of Morotai Regency launched it on the Wonderful Morotai Island 2016. This study aims are to respond Ministry of Tourism target and find out the performance of coastal eco-tourism in Morotai. This study found the performance gaps of coastal-ecotourism in Morotai islands, Indonesia. The realistic and a main point indicated that the local government and the tour operator get to improve visual-aesthetics atmosphere around coastal areas. It would enhance a view of coastal-environment to a tourist’s visualization on enjoying natural themes along the coastline.
Highlights
Morotai is located on the North of Halmahera Island, North Maluku Province
Its transform the data from qualitative to quantitative (Cohen, 1960; Gottschalk, 2013; Henderson, 1991). It was tabulated the attributes of coastal ecotourism: traveling - preserving heritage coastal resources, enjoying coastal environment - visual aesthetics atmosphere, fostering and ensuring the economic viability, maintaining coastal ecotourism development, alleviating poverty and creating of sustainable livelihoods, and determining the quality of coastal eco-tourism
In terms of maintaining coastal ecotourism development (0.1684), this study found that there is a natural heritage of Morotai Island namely Batu Kopi, Tank, and bunker
Summary
Morotai is located on the North of Halmahera Island, North Maluku Province. This island is one of Halmahera Regency of the Northernmost islands in Indonesia. The area is only 1,800 square kilometers, but Morotai has its coastal natural beauty, underwater charm, island charm, and its strong historical charm. Morotai Island borders the Pacific Ocean to the North, with a total population of about 53,000 inhabitants. The island has several beaches with stunning views accompanied by the secrets of undersea beauty that hold mysteries. It has several dive sites attracting tourists
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