Eco Tourism Development Strategy in Semarang City

Abstract

This study aims to design an ecotourism development strategy and calculate its economic value. The research method used is a "mixed method" approach. The qualitative approach is obtained from in-depth interviews with parties involved in developing and managing the Tugurejo mangrove forest conservation, which is processed using the NVivo application. In contrast, the quantitative approach is processed using the analysis of the contingent assessment method (CVM) and willingness to pay (WTP). The study results show that the role and involvement of youth are crucial in the preservation of Ecotourism Areas. Conservation is needed in the sustainable development of Ecotourism Areas with the part and participation of youth. The average amount of WTP is Rp. 10.000.00. The economic value of income for one year is estimated to generate Rp revenue. 280,000,000.00 with a ticket of Rp. 5,000 (including parking).

Analysis of ecotourism development as a mangrove conservation effort in Pasir Kadilangu and Jembatan Api-Api, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

“…Physically, mangrove forests protect coastal areas from abrasion, winds and storms, waves, and tsunamis. The ecological function of mangroves can be seen from their role as the habitat of biodiversity, carbon storage, and neutralizing pollution (Yuswinarto et al 2019;Sutopo et al 2022). From the economic aspect, the mangrove ecosystem provides various goods to fulfill human needs, including timber (e.g., firewood, charcoal), non-timber products, and food sources such as fish.…”