Study of responsive tourism destination areas to reduce disaster risk: Canden Village, Bantul

Abstract

Canden Village currently has a vision of a Wellness Tourism Destination. Kiringan Hamlet, located in Kalurahan Canden, was designated a Tourism Village of Jamu Gendong (Herbal Medicine) in 2016. Canden has several natural, cultural, artistic, and culinary tourism potentials spread across Canden Hamlet, Ngibikan Hamlet, Suren Kulon Hamlet, Suren Wetan, and Banyudono. Several problems related to access, namely, the primary entrance to Kalurahan Canden is not feasible, the physical condition of the road could be more suitable for motorized vehicles, and there needs to be an area marker as a wayfinding facility. In addition to accessibility conditions, disaster response in the area is critical. Canden’s location around the Opak Fault and the Opak River causes this area to have several potential natural disasters. This study of disaster response needs to be conducted to enhance a tourism village as a tourist destination that is safe, comfortable, and sustainable. The object of this study is Canden Village in Bantul, which has several disaster risks. The research aims to determine the level of disaster response in Canden as a Tourism Village. The research method is a qualitative research method using grounded theory and space syntax connectivity-visibility analysis. The concept of disaster response consists of evacuation routes, protective areas, safe zones, open spaces, and public facilities. The results of the study show that the aspect of disaster response in the region is essential to support regional security factors. This research can be a study for disaster response tourist spots and support the sustainability of an area as a tourist destination.