Strategic Management of Nature-Based Tourism in Ijen Crater in the Context of Sustainable Tourism Development

Abstract

The aim of the study is to define the strategic management of nature based tourism in Ijen crater, East Java. From the perspectives of accessibility, problems facing by accessibility are related to the travel distance and forest road quality. Ijen craters have three important aspect in competitiveness tourism aspect, namely something to see (mountain landscape), something to do (trekking, hiking, bird watching), and something to buy (meals). The future development of such attraction should be meets ecotourism principles. This study found that improving tourism facility and infrastructure were important aspects. The development and improvement of tourism facility and infrastructure, however, should be incorporates ecotourism principles. In such a case, the conservation, local people and community development becomes crucial issue. Involvement of stakeholder and local community in facility and infrastructure will increase the quality and sustainability of infrastructure and tourism facility.

Analysis of Village Tourism Development in Sawahan, Trenggalek Regency, Indonesia: A Sustainable Livelihood Approach

“…Variable mapping (figure 2) shows the community has understood the importance of natural asset in a sustainable tourism. This evidence provides a good foundation for management that is oriented towards nature and human development, and not to profit (Putri, Soemarno and Hakim, 2015). The same fact has been proven that tourism management, which is focused on saving nature, will support the sustainability of ecosystems, community employment, and visits (Putri, Soemarno and Hakim, 2015;Haryati et al, 2016).…”

“…Human resources have a great influence on the development of a tourism. This asset is related to human ability and intelligence in understanding and facing problems in seeing tourism, both in social structure, conservation, and business (Qodariah and Armiyati, 2013;Putri, Soemarno and Hakim, 2015;Haryati et al, 2016). The value of financial and physical assets in the village of Sawahan became a supporting factor.…”

Consumer perception of tourist experience through online reviews

“…The study of craters as tourist attractions is an emerging theme in the scientific literature. Putri, Soemarno & Hakim (2015) have recently addressed the strategic management of nature based tourism in Ijen crater, East Java, Indonesia and identified three competitive tourism aspects, namely something to see (mountain landscape), something to do (trekking, hiking, bird watching), and something to buy (meals). This same crater has also been the focus of research by Zen & Wulandari (2016) who obtained data through interviews, observation, and documentation.…”

Kajian Potensi Ekowisata berbasis Perairan di Kecamatan Glagah dan Licin, Kabupaten Banyuwawi, Jawa Timur

“…Salah satu ikon pariwisata Kabupaten Banyuwangi yang banyak diminati wisatawan asing maupun lokal adalah kawasan wiata Kawah Ijen. Kawasan wisata tersebut dapat dicapai menggunakan kendaraan roda dua maupun roda empat melewati Kecamatan Glagah dan Licin [2]. Status desa tertinggal yang berada di kedua Kecamatan tersebut menjadi masalah serius yang harus dipecahkan, mengingat desa yang tertinggal berada pada jalur menuju kawasan wisata yang telah dikenal luas [3].…”