Abstract

Aik Berik village has a wide variety of tourist attractions. This research is aimed at identifying potential ecotourism attractions, activities that could be developed in and around the village. In addition, it will investigate perceptions of local communities and tourists concerning the village’s potential development as an ecotourism destination. The supporting data in the research were collected through qualitative observation, in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The data were obtained through purposive sampling for the local communities and convenience sampling for the tourists. It was analysed using a descriptive, qualitative method. This analysis has revealed both positive and negative perceptions among local communities and tourists in response to the potential development of ecotourism.

Highlights

  • Ekowisata merupakan jenis pariwisata yang mulai populer sekitar tahun 1990-an

  • Aik Berik village has a wide variety of tourist attractions

  • This research is aimed at identifying potential ecotourism attractions, activities that could be developed in and around the village

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Introduction

Ekowisata merupakan jenis pariwisata yang mulai populer sekitar tahun 1990-an. Indonesia sebagai negara dengan mega biodeversitas, Indonesia memiliki potensi yang cukup baik di dalam pengembangan jenis pariwisata ini (Dalem, 2002). Metode ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui persepsi masyarakat dan wisatawan terhadap potensi-potensi serta pengembangan Desa Aik Berik yang akan dikembangkan sebagai ekowisata yang berkelanjutan.

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