Lake Toba Research Articles

Correlation of Macrozoobenthos Diversity Index with Physico-Chemical Factors in Lake Toba, Toba Samosir Regency

This study aims to determine the macrozoobenthos in Lake Toba, Toba Samosir Regency. This research was conducted from May to July 2018. Determination of research stations based on environmental baseline consisted of 4 stations, namely station 1 in Lumban Binanga Laguboti village, station 2 in Lumban Bul-bul Balige, station 3 in Lumban Binanga Sigumpar, and station 4 in Hutagaol Sigumpar. Samples were taken using Eckman Grab at 3 times at each station. The macrozoobenthos found consisted of two classes, three orders, eight families, 15 species with a total of 565 individuals. The species found were Brotia subgloriosa, Brotia peninsularis, Brotia castulata, Pomacea diffusa, Pomacea paludosa, Filopaludina polygramma, Filopaludina sp., Melanoides tuberculata, Lymnaea sp., Emilia sp., Corbicula sumatrana, Corbicula fluminea, Corbicula japonica, Pilsbryoconcha exilis, and Anodonta sp.. The macrozoobenthic species with the highest number of individuals was Corbicula sumatrana with 141 individuals and the least was Lymnea sp. by 1 individual. The macrozoobenthos ecological analysis included the average density of 2260, the average diversity index of 1.282, the average uniformity index of 0.633, and the average dominance of 0.390. Then correlated with physico-chemical factors using Pearson correlation (r). Correlation of diversity index with physico-chemical factors from the strongest to the weakest starting from depth and phosphate, turbidity, temperature, pH, BOD, and DO.

Peran Para Pihak Dalam Pengembangan Ekowisata di Kawasan Danau Toba Di Kawasan Hutan Dengan Tujuan Khusus Aek Nauli

The development of the Aek Nauli’s Forest Area with Special Purposes (KHDTK), as one of the national prioritytourist sites in the Lake Toba catchment area, needs to be carried out in support of North Sumatra ecotourism. Thisstudy examines the roles and functions of the parties involved in ecotourism management’s development. Primarydata were obtained from the results of discussions, FGD, and filling out questionnaires by respondents determinedpurposively from both government and community groups. The analysis was carried out using the stakeholderanalysis method to determine the parties’ roles and functions. The study results indicate that the most interested andinfluential parties are KLHK, BP2LHK Aek Nauli, BBKSDA North Sumatra, and BOPDT. The Parties which have low level of interest but have high influence are Bappenas, Kemenkomaritim, Kemenpar, Ministry of PUPR, BappedaNorth Sumatra, and Bappeda Simalungun Regency. The Parties with a high level of interest but low influence arthe surrounding community, such as Pokdarwis (Kelompok Sadar Wisata), and cooperation (koperasi). The partythat has a low level of interest and influence is PHRI. Coordination and communication are needed amongst theparties to carry out the national program in developing tourism priorities at KHDTK Aek Nauli correctly.Keywords: KHDTK Aek Nauli, The National Priority Tourist Site, Ecotourism, Danau Toba Area.

Umpasa and Umpama in Batak Toba Culture as A Means of Catechism in Medan Catholic Churches

This article explores Umpasa and umpama of Batak Toba culture as a means of catechesim within Chatolic curches. The work uses qualitative methods with observation, interview and documentation. Descriptive analysis technique is employed based on the triangulation results of techniques and sources. The study targeted 20 adults, 3 Batak Toba cultural practitioners, and 2 priests and bishops who were on the island of Samosir Lake Toba. The work suggests that churches that live and develop today are based on tradition. Tradition is meant to include everything (such as customs, beliefs, habits, teachings, and so on) that is downwardly inhereited. One of the traditions of Batak Toba that is still preserved to this day is umpasa and umpama. This tradition is considered wise because it is used for prayers, petitioning God, and giving advices. Umpasa or umpa has always been used in the teaching of the Medan Catholic Church to the community of Batak Toba in Samosir and its surroundings and has truly become a model of church catechesis, not only by the society of Batak Toba but also as a model for catechism. The work is based on church studies within the Archdiocese of Medan.

Analysis of Brand Awareness and Brand Image Strategies on Lake Toba Tourists' Interest through the F1H20 Power Boat Digital Marketing Strategy in Balige, North Tapanuli

The main objective of this study is to analyze the effect of brand awareness and brand image on the interest of Lake Toba tourists through digital marketing strategies. The approach used in this research is associative and quantitative, using path analysis. The population and sample of this study were micro, small, and medium enterprises around the location of the Lake Toba Powerboat F1H20 event in Sibola Hotang Village, Balige District, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra Province, totaling 93 people. The sampling technique used is quota sampling. The sample size in this study consisted of 93 respondents. The results showed that the effect of brand awareness on visitor interest had an original sample size of 0.550, P-Value 0.000 < P-Table 0.05, and T-value 4.374 > T-Table 1.196. The effect of brand image on visitor interest has an original sample size of 0.507, a P-value of 0.036, a P-table of 0.05, and a T-value of 3.666. T-Table 1.196. The effect of brand awareness through digital marketing on visitor interest has an original sample of 0.235 with a P-Value of 0.040 < P-Table 0.05 and a T-value of 2.051 > T-Table 1.196. The influence of brand image through digital marketing on visitor interest has an original sample of 0.435 with a P-Value of 0.040 (P-Table 0.05) and a T-Value of 3.051. T-Table 1.196. Finally, the effect of digital marketing on visitor interest has an original sample size of 0.435, a P-Value of 0.040, a P-table of 0.05, and a T-value of 3.051. T-Table 1.196.

Conditions Of Phytoplankton Community Structure In Lake Toba Ajibata, Toba Samosir Regency

The research was conducted with the aim of knowing the condition of the phytoplankton community structure based on diversity index criteria in the waters of Lake Toba, Ajibata District, Toba Samosir Regency. This research was conducted in February -March 2021. This type of research was ex post de facto, carried out at 5 observation stations with 3 repetitions. Phytozooplankton samples were taken using Net plankton No. 25. Identification of phytoplankton was carried out in the Biology Laboratory of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medan State University. Phytoplankton found in 12 genera, namely: Achnantes, Aulacoisera, Encyonema, Claphora, Stigeoclonium, Dictyosphaerium, Staurastrum, Monoraphidium, Oscillatoria, Microcytis, Nostoc, and Chroococcus. The diversity index at Station I was 1.35, II was 1.36, III was 1.31, IV was 1.36, and V was 1.72. The condition of the phytoplankton community structure is stable in the moderate category. The temperature of the waters ranges from 22°C-25°C, the light transparency to the waters ranges from 4-4.5 m, the pH of the waters ranges from 7.36-8.85, the DO of the waters ranges from 6.84-8.25 mg/l, the BOD of the waters ranged from 1.01 to 3.42 mg/l. Lake Toba water quality based on physical and chemical parameters is within the normal range.

Tectonic Structure of Northern Sumatra Region Based on Seismic Tomography of P and S Wave Velocity

The tectonic setting of Sumatra Island is strongly influenced by the oblique subduction of the Indo-Australian Plate, which subducts the Eurasian Plate at a speed of 52–60 mm/year. The movement of these plates resulted in the Northern Sumatra region having seismic sources from tectonic and volcanic activity. The data used in this study is in the form of seismic wave travel-time recorded by numerous seismic stations in the research area from January 2012 to December 2020. The data comes from 5,003 earthquakes recorded by the BMKG seismic network. The inversion is a simultaneous inversion between seismic velocity models (Vp and Vs) and hypocenter parameters by applying a double-difference seismic tomography algorithm. Tomogram results in parts of Aceh (Singkil and Subulussalam) and North Sumatra (Pakpak Bharat and Dairi) at a depth of 0 km show negative perturbations in Vp and Vs values and high Vp/Vs values. The anomaly is most likely related to cracks in fluid-saturated rocks. The tomograms in the south of Lake Toba at depths of 30 km and 40 km have high Vp and Vs perturbation values and low Vp/Vs values. This anomaly indicates a magma supply line that is no longer active or has cooled for a long time. Based on the seismic tomography modeling results, the subducted Indo-Australian Plate to the Eurasian Plate is visible in the study area.

The Effect of Segmenting and Positioning in Developing a Marketing Strategy to Increase the Tourism Potential of Universitas Labuhanbatu

Indonesia is a country that has many tourism potential if managed properly. The area of North Sumatra Province has a lot of tourism potential, both in the form of natural tourism, mountains, beaches, lakes, rivers and even cultural tourism. Mountain natural attractions such as; Berastagi and lake attractions such as Lake Toba. North Sumatra Province has 33 regencies. In this research, researchers used explanatory quantitative research methods in conducting analysis, the approach used was to carry out data collection techniques through observation and questionnaires. This research was carried out in the Labauan Batu Regency, North Sumatra. The population in this study is tourism potential managers in Labuan Batu district, with a sample of 15 respondents. The test was carried out by distributing questionnaires to local tourism managers, after which the results of the questionnaire were calculated using the SPSS application program so that segmenting and positioning variable results simultaneously influenced the preparation of marketing strategies to increase the district's tourism potential. stone harbor. However, partially the segmenting variable has no effect in preparing marketing strategies to increase the tourism potential in Labuhanbatu, in contrast to the positioning variable where partially or individually the positioning variable influences the preparation of a marketing strategy to increase the tourism potential in Labuhanbatu.

Analisis Kebutuhan Gim Visual Novel Legenda Ikan Mas Danau Toba

Fairy tales are easier on the mind because they seem to be recorded firmly in human memory. Fairy tales seem reserved for children and are cared for by parents or grandparents with full time at home. Fairy tales such as legends are still entertaining for all ages but are applied with visual media, for example, the Legend of Lake Toba Goldfish. Visual media connected with the advancement of gadget technology is increasing in specifications. Making visual media for legendary fairy tales is applied to Visual Novels. This research aims to analyze the feasibility of the needs of the Lake Toba Goldfish Legend Visual Novel Game with the Quest Preparation stage. This research is still in the needs analysis step based on the Feasibility Study stage, named Quest Preparation, which will enter the development stage. The needs analysis results determined that it has an original storyline or a happy ending. The final result of the analysis is that it has found suitability in functional requirements, storylines, boundaries, schedules, and teams. The game's development stage uses tools, namely Buildbox and a database management system with Firebase.

Andaliman development as a regional superior product in Toba district North Sumatra Province based on regional innovation system

Andaliman as a spice that is closely related to people’s lives in Toba Regency can provide added value through a regional innovation system (RIS). This study aims to analyze the development of andaliman as a superior product in the Lake Toba area based on RIS. The research was conducted in October 2021, located in Toba Regency, North Sumatra Province. Key informants in the research are: Regional Development Planning Agency; Department of Agriculture and Fisheries; Department of Trade, Industry and Small and Medium Enterprise Cooperatives; andaliman farmers; as well as, entrepreneurs of andaliman processed products. This study uses a qualitative method with an observation approach. Data were collected through: documentation studies, surveys, interviews and Focus Group Discussion. The development of andaliman as a regional superior product based on the regional innovation system in Toba Regency has the potential to be realized with the support of innovation actors consisting of academic, business, community, and government components.

The Impact of Floating Craft Cultivation on the Ecosystem of Lake Toba

The Impact of Floating Craft Cultivation on the Ecosystem of Lake Toba

Rebranding Samosir Island As City of Foreign Tourists

Tourism contributes greatly to a developing country as one of the driving sectors of the economy. The government and the management of tourist destinations must consistently improve the quality of tourism in terms of destinations, industries, institutions, and marketing because of the scope of tourism and the movement of millions of people on indirect tourist trips. So far, foreign tourists have become familiar with tourist destinations in Bali and Lombok. However, many tourist destinations in Indonesia have not been maximally introduced, like Samosir Island at Lake Toba Region. In 2016, the Government of Indonesia envisioned making Toba become the Monaco of Asia. This article examines the factors affecting how long visitors from other countries remain when vacationing in Samosir, a popular international travel destination in Indonesia. Using 100 hundred samples of international travelers' empirical modeling is carried out using a quantitative approach through Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and descriptive analysis. The quality of the accommodations, infrastructure, and rising travel costs contribute to longer travel time for tourists. Although it does not considerably shorten the length of stay in Samosir, rising vacation expenditures in other locations are a bonus for adventurous foreign tourists in Indonesia. Although the appeal of nature and its peace appeal to visitors from abroad, income levels do not greatly raise demand for international visitors to Samosir. As an effort, brand management is needed to improve the image of Samosir Island as the city of foreign tourists in Indonesia.

Redesign Hotel Resort with Regionalism Architecture Approach In Lumban Pea Integrated Tourism Area Development Masterplan

Lumban Pea Integrated Tourism Development Masterplan is one of the tourism development in the Toba Lake Area located in Toba Samosir Regency. In this masterplan, there are several tourism facilities, one of which is the hotel. The hotel design still does not show and apply the cultural values/identity of the surrounding environment in its design. The building is designed in a contemporary form that does not contain cultural attractions in the form of mass, facades, or cosmological values so that it is contrary to the development of tourism in the Lake Toba area which is still full of strong traditions. This study aims to improve the hotel design in the Master Plan by redesigning the hotel. The redesign of the hotel has created a resort hotel that is capable of blending contemporary design but also capturing its cultural side well. The redesign stage begins with conducting a survey, collecting data. In addition, the application of the Regionalism Architecture approach is one of the methodologies used to obtain design criteria which include cultural values, ornaments, forms, and other cultural resonances which are then analyzed and applied to the design. The hotel serves as a temporary residence and recreation facility for tourists. The redesign of this hotel by applying regional values to be a means of education and cultural attractions so that the culture is better known to the wider community and not eroded by the times. Besides, the redesign of this hotel can create a new economic center.

An Analysis of Prominent Cultural Values in Indonesian Folktale Tourism Spots through Instagram Caption

This paper deals with the phenomenon of famous tourism spot in Indonesia which were empowered by folktale through Instagram, such as: Malin Kundang, Sangkuriang, Roro Jonggrang/Prambanan, Danau Toba, and many more. There were some research addressed the tourism spots, nevertheless there’s lack of research on cultural values of folktales in relation to tourism spots in Indonesia and how its aspects deals with its popularity and its marketing. With the development of social media, e.g. Instagram, it brings culture of tourism spot and literature works together and then uploaded it through series of pictures, captions, and stories. This research aimed to analyse the cultural prominent values of the famous tourism folktale spot in Indonesia and employed qualitative method through content analysis studies. The identification towards the Instagram captions on this research were categorized through cultural aspects based on “Four senses of Culture” by Adaskou, Britten, and Fahsi. Based on the cultural sense proposed, it is found 71.42% aesthetic culture sense, 42.85% sociological culture sense, 28.57% semantic culture sense, and last 14.28% pragmatic culture sense. From these findings it can be concluded that for the Instagram and folklore related content itself, photos alone weren’t enough. Good caption cultural values wise added with appropriate hashtag is the proper way. Eventually, though Pandemic hits many aspect of life including tourism, prominent cultural values in Indonesian folktale tourism spot can be preserved.

AKTIVITAS MEDIA SOSIAL DALAM MEMPROMOSIKAN KAWASAN PARIWISATA DANAU TOBA

One of the stakeholders in the tourism sector is the Indonesian Tour Guide Association (HPI). Tour guide activities, including communication activities carried out between HPI members in introducing tourism areas. In the digital era and the new normal era, the need to use various communication media such as social media has a very high role. The research objectives are; 1) analyze the influence of social media activities at HPI in promoting the Lake Toba tourism area; 2) analyze the factors that influence the promotion of the Lake Toba tourism area. This research uses quantitative research methods with research locations in North Sumatra. Gradual sampling technique (multi-step random sampling). The sample size was determined as many as 60 HPI members from a total population of 114 HPI members. Data collection techniques used questionnaires, observing HPI members' social media and discussions with HPI management. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics in the form of a regression test.The results of the study show that in general HPI members access Facebook, WhatsApp, Youtube and Instagram social media. Apart from social media, another medium used by HPI in promoting Lake Toba tourism is using group communication. Regression analysis shows that there is an influence of social media activity on tourism promotion in the Lake Toba area.

Sport Tourism, Regional Development, and Urban Resilience: A Focus on Regional Economic Development in Lake Toba District, North Sumatra, Indonesia

The focus of this research is to identify the dynamics of regional economic development through digital trends towards tourist visits and the promotion of tourist destinations in the Lake Toba area during the F1 Powerboat World Championship (F1H2O) event on Lake Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Through the conduct of online research methods (ORMs) in diagnosing digital social issues and trends regarding the events, the results show that there was an effort to maximize the increase in regional economic development, by utilizing the potential and attractiveness of holding the F1 Powerboat as part of sports tourism. As an event aims to spur the movement of domestic tourists to super-priority destination areas, the implementation of the F1 Powerboat event is not only a driving force in the recovery and improvement of the local economy after the COVID-19 Pandemic, but also a venue for the promotion of other tourist destinations in North Sumatra. However, the positive impacts of this event organization on sustainable economic growth in the surrounding areas is not without reservations. The event has received some negative feedback, which include the problems of event preparation and implementation, and also the limited awareness of local community tourism. This research suggests that in order to achieve sustainable regional development and urban resilience, the future organization of sport tourism events should not only focus on the economic objectives, but also on the other aspects including socio-cultural and environmental perspectives.

Rethinking Tourism

This presentation takes a critical approach to the dynamics and effects of “mass tourism” in the Global South, particularly in Lake Toba, Indonesia. This analysis rests on the corpus of my past and ongoing research surrounding economics, colonial policy, and ethnopolitics in the region (see bibliography). I explore the complex terrain of the contemporary tourism industry of Indonesia as a case study into the often-invisible negative impacts of mass tourism on Indigenous communities in a globalised setting. Consequently, for the purposes of the presentation, I plan to expand the discussion beyond my particular research context to illustrate how mass tourism produces negative outcomes among communities across the world in areas such as Latin America, Africa, and South Asia. My work thus endeavours to question how erroneous colonial discourses remain present and powerful in the ways in which contemporary tourism has evolved and is conducted. The presentation meshes well with the theme of this year’s conference; the archives are a powerful engine of misinformation in historical analyses. The goal is to illustrate how colonial misinformation campaigns—represented and empowered through the archives—continue to produce harmful bodies of knowledge (discourses) with real impacts on the politics, economies, and societies of today. I thus hope to bring a critical discussion to the conference that interrogates assumptions surrounding the supposed neutrality of tourism as commonly expressed in Western society.

Productivity Analysis of Fish Farming in Floating Net Cages in Lake Toba (Case Study in Pangururan Subdistrict, Samosir District, Indonesia)

Lake Toba has fishery potential that needs to be managed properly, one of which is the use of Lake Toba for fish farming with floating net cage systems. This study aims to analyze the productivity of carp and tilapia aquaculture on the floating net cages system in Lake Toba, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra Province and what factors affect productivity, This research was conducted from June 2022 to January 2023 in Pangururan District, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra Province using the case study method. Respondents in this study were 60 carp and tilapia farmers. The data collected were primary data and secondary data. Data were analyzed using productivity analysis with Microsoft Office Excel 2010, while multiple linear regression analysis was analyzed using the 2019 minitab program. The results of the analysis show that the average value of carp productivity is 22.32 kg/m3/season, this value is higher than the value of tilapia productivity which has a value of 17.2 kg/m3. The results of multiple linear regression statistical tests obtained factors that affect the productivity of floating net cages carp farming on Lake Toba, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra Province are feed and pond volume, while the factors that affect the productivity of floating net cages tilapia farming on Lake Toba, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra Province are seeds, feed, pond volume, and age of cultivators.

Feasibility Analysis of Lake Toba Coastal Roads in Simalungun Regency

The success of development is inseparable from the active participation of the transportation sector. Where the transportation sector is the lifeblood of economic, social, cultural, political and defense-security. The development of the transportation sector is directed at realizing a transportation system that is reliable, highly capable and organized in an integrated, orderly, smooth and comfortable manner; can drive the dynamics of development, the mobility of goods, people and services all at once. Land transportation, one of which is the Road, is a connecting infrastructure by land that is used for human and goods traffic from one place to another. In addition to the aspect of spatial planning activities, the road network has the benefit of directing the growth of an area it traverses, as stated in Regional Regulation no. 10 of 2012 concerning Spatial Planning for the Simalungun Regency, stipulates a transportation network structure plan that is intended to direct the distribution of transportation services and the development of the Simalungun Regency area. At present it is felt that the road on the coast of Lake Toba, Simalungun Regency, is still unable to serve traffic smoothly and safely. There are still locations for these passages that are felt to still need to be addressed to obtain adequate technical feasibility standards, there are still areas that cannot be accessed and have adequate transportation facilities. Determining the economic feasibility of a road maintenance program, it is necessary to analyze the feasibility features economy. In this study, what will be discussed is the feasibility of a road maintenance project with the help of the HDM – III program, then analyzing the output of the program in the form of an analysis of Benefit Cost Ratio, Net Present Value, and Internal Rate of Return. The results of using the HDM-III model show that based on the analysis of road damage, handling with scenario 3 produces better functional road conditions compared to other scenarios. The economic analysis also shows that scenario 3 is more economically feasible than the other scenarios, with minimum maintenance costs and maximum benefits in the form of vehicle operating costs, this is indicated by the NPV, BCR, and IRR values. Keywords: Feasibility Study, HDM – III, Vehicle Operating Costs, Time Value, NPV, BCR, IRR, Missing Link Planning.

The Determinants of Revisit Intention and Recommendation Intention for Domestic Tourists

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of destination image and tourist facilities on Revisit Intention and Recommendation Intention through Domestic Tourist Satisfaction at Lake Toba Tourism Destinations. The population in this study is domestic tourists. This study will be tested on tourists visiting tourist destinations on Lake Toba during the Covid-19 pandemic. The sample size in this study was calculated from the size of the indicator multiplied by 5 to 10. Because this study used 4 construct variables with a total of 55 indicators, the sample required in this study was at least 55 x 5 = 275, people. The types of data collected to support the variables studied are primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques used were interviews, questionnaires, and documentation studies. The data analysis method used is the Structural Equation Model from the LISREL 8.80 statistical software package. The results of the study show that the image of tourist destinations and facilities has a significant positive effect on tourist satisfaction. Tourism facilities have a significant positive effect on Recommended Intention. Destination Image and Tourist Satisfaction have a significant positive effect on Revisit Intention. Tourist satisfaction has a positive effect on recommended intention significantly. Satisfaction can positively mediate the effect of Destination Image on Revisit Intention and tourist satisfaction can positively mediate the influence of tourist facilities on the Revisit Intention of Domestic Tourists at Lake Toba Tourism Destinations.

PERUBAHAN SOSIAL-EKONOMI NELAYAN KERAMBA DI SAMOSIR (1990-2015)

This study will discuss the changes that occurred in the social and economic sectors of cage fishermen in Samosir Regency from 1990-2015. This study aims to determine and analyze the development of cage fishermen's lives in the social and economic fields. The methods used in this research are quantitative and qualitative methods. Data were collected through interviews, literature study and observation. The people of Samosir have depended on Lake Toba for their lives, especially for people who live in coastal areas. This vast lake has provided a big change for fishermen in developing their socio-economic life. Fishermen carry out fish farming activities using floating net cages in Lake Toba to fulfill all aspects of their life needs. through the cultivation of floating net cage fish, the economic growth of the community is increasing and the social conditions of the family are getting more prosperous.