Sistem Pengelolaan Kawasan Ekowisata Gunung Gamalama di Pulau Ternate

Abstract

Ecotourism is a form of special interest tourism activity that is a responsible
travel to natural areas which conserve the environment and improve local people’s
welfare by involving active participation of people nearby the area in form of sustainable
management.
This study focuses on management system of 3A (attractions, amenity,
accessibility) and the promotion of community-based ecotourism nearby Gamalama
Mountain. There are three sites of ecotourism observed. They are Batu Angus,
Sulamadaha Beach, and Tolire Lake. The objectives of this study are: (1) To
comprehend the management system of 3A (attractions, amenity, accessibility) and the
promotion of community-based ecotourism in the three sites (Batu Angus, Sulamadaha
Beach, Tolire Lake) nearby Gamalama Mountain. (2) To analyze the management
system of 3A (attractions, amenity, accessibility) and the promotion of communitybased
ecotourism in the three sites (Batu Angus, Sulamadaha Beach, Tolire Lake)
located nearby Gamalama Mountain.
The method of research is conducted through survey and in-depth interviews
using qualitative and quantitative approaches. The data used in this research consist of
primary and secondary data. The primary data sources from observation, in-depth
interviews, and direct documentation. Secondary data is derived from documentation
analysis that relates to the geographical position, vast of area, climate, topography, and
demography.
The results of this study presents that the management system of 3A (attractions,
amenity, accessibility) and the promotion of community-based ecotourism in the three
sites (Batu Angus, Sulamadaha Beach, Tolire Lake) have not been conducted optimally.
It is caused by some factors such as limited human resources in the field of tourism, lack
of funding, lack of cooperation among government, private and public sectors, as well as
the lack of socialization on tourism awareness from Department of Culture and Tourism
of Ternate that influence public’s low awareness of tourism.