Valuasi Ekonomi dan Persepsi Wisatawan Objek Wisata Waduk Sermo di Kabupaten Kulon Progo
NADHIVA ANDARA PUTRI, Dr. Evita Hanie Pangaribowo, S.E., M.IDEC.
2024 | Skripsi | GEOGRAFI DAN ILMU LINGKUNGAN
Sermo Reservoir is one of the natural resources that has the potential to be developed as a tourist attraction. Sermo Reservoir has a beautiful view surrounded by the Menoreh Mountains, lush forests, and fresh air. The purpose of this research is to calculate the economic value of Sermo Reservoir tourist attraction and determine the perception of tourists on the quality of tourist attraction. This research was conducted using a quantitative method by conducting a survey in the form of interviews to 100 respondents. The economic value analysis was carried out using the travel cost method (TCM), while the contingent valuation method (CVM) was used to determine the value of tourists' willingness to pay. Then, the analysis of tourist perceptions of the quality of tourist attractions is reviewed based on aspects of attractions and conditions, facilities, accessibility and ancillary service.
Based on the research results, the economic value of the Sermo Reservoir tourist attraction reaches Rp 57,069,218,698 per year, with an actual economic potential value of Rp 11,025,343,545 per year. The average willingness to pay (WTP) of tourists is IDR 10,620, with a total WTP value of IDR 804,985,380 per year. The most significant variable affecting the number of visits is distance. Tourists' perceptions of the quality of Sermo Reservoir tourism objects show that 48% of tourists have high perceptions, 51% have moderate perceptions, and 1% have low perceptions. Aspects with high perceptions include attractions and services, while facilities and accessibility are rated with moderate perceptions.
Kata Kunci : Objek Wisata, Nilai Ekonomi, Persepsi, Waduk