Studi Eksploratif Tentang Permintaan Wisatawan Mendukung Pengembangan Kawasan Eco-Geotourism Geopark Pegunungan Meratus

Abstract

The Meratus Mountains Geopark has 36 geosites, which are located in 9 regencies and 1 city. This study aims to explore the demand of tourists who support the development of the Meratus Mountains eco-geotourism geopark area. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with an exploratory type, data collected through interviews, observation and documentation, analysis using triangulation techniques. The results of the study consisting of tourists, as well as documentation and observation. The results of the study describe the wishes of tourists, among others: complementing existing natural attractions with cultural and artificial tourist attractions, renewing means of transportation to the Meratus mountain geopark area, adding to the transportation fleet and arranging transportation schedules/time management, building and equipping restaurants, cafes, houses, Eating and gazebo, tourist information in every tourist spot, forming a tourism awareness group (Pokdarwis).