Abstract
<p><em>This study aims to determine the potential of coastal areas in ecotourism development through a spatial approach using Scenic Beauty Estimation (SBE) analysis. The benefits related to the use of geographic information technology will conceptually provide the right solution for planning and regional development in ecotourism development. Activities carried out include collecting data in the field related to physical and non-physical factors in coastal areas through surveys and mapping, then analyzing data in a Scenic Beauty Estimation (SBE) and designing geographic information systems in the form of mapping on 1) physical, artistic potential, and tourist activities, 2) accessibility (transportation), 3) information and accommodation services. The contribution of this research is to provide information and input for the government to facilitate and determine the planning and development of ecotourism in the coastal area of Talaud Regency on the island of Sara. It can increase regional or regional income, participation, and support in managing and utilizing coastal regions.</em></p>
Highlights
This analysis of visual landscape preferences uses the Scenic Beauty Estimation (SBE) method proposed by Daniel & Boster (1976)
Talaud Islands Regency (Koondoko, Darma Putra, & Paturusi, 2017; Wijayanto, Triarso, Nur Taufiq, & Sugianto, 2019) has so many tourism potentials that have not been managed by related parties in the world of tourism, namely the regional government, the Talaud Regency tourism office (Wijayanto et al, 2019)
MATERIALS AND METHODS The visual analysis method that can be used in this research is the Scenic Beauty Estimation (SBE) method proposed by Daniel & Boster, (1976) and Khakhim et al, (2008)
Summary
The SBE value for point 1 to point 5 is further confirmed in the value category table above, respectively, with 175, 219, 219, 205, and 226. Local tourists like Sara Besar's island beach attraction because this tourist attraction provides natural beauty and comfort from the combination of sunshine, sea, and clean white sand beaches. D. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results of the research that has done, it can conclude that the Scenic Beauty Estimation (SBE) method shows that the results of observations at five (5) points spread across the island of Sara Besar, at point 5 show a value of 226, where this observation location predominantly has white sandy beach conditions with a sloping beach morphology whereas, at the first observation point it offers a value of 175, and sequentially for points 2 and 3 have the same value of 219 for point 4 it has a value of 205. The results of observations with the SBE (Scenic Beauty Estimation) method on Sara Besar Island are very suitable for coastal tourism activities, as evidenced by the relatively high scores for all landscape photos assessed by respondents. Trends in Marine Resources and Fisheries Management in Indonesia.
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