Sustainable Mangrove Tourism Development Strategy in Banyuwangi, East Java

Abstract

Ecotourism, a concept of sustainable tourism development, aims to promote environmental conservation measures and increase community engagement in management. Therefore, studies on mangrove tourism development techniques are needed to help maintain the coastal ecosystem. There are four species from two families that could grow into mangroves in the region: The wildlife inventory includes land birds, water birds, crustaceans, mammals, reptiles, and raptors, based on observations and book reviews. Picking sea water, or "randu telu," is said to heal illnesses, and there is the possibility of cultural rites. An analysis of the questionnaire about the introduction of mangroves reveals that 47% of all visitors learn about the environment. The remaining respondents were unclear or unable to decide, and only 47% of respondents understood how mangrove ecosystems operated. This is a result of education's low value and the even lower value of mangrove information. According to 85% of respondents, ecotourism has conservation or protection values from its inception. According to survey respondents, 67% of them believe that community involvement and empowerment should go hand in hand with ecotourism to promote community development. Cultural rituals could be performed, and gathering seawater, or "randu telu," is said to have therapeutic benefits. 47 percent of all visitors learn about the mangrove ecosystem, according to the study of the questionnaire regarding the introduction of mangroves. Furthermore, just 47% of respondents knew how mangrove ecosystems worked, while the remaining respondents were unsure or unsure. This is because education is undervalued and information about mangroves is much less valuable. According to 85% of respondents, ecotourism has always held conservation or protection values. The results of the survey indicate that 67% of participants acknowledge the value of ecotourism for community development in conjunction with community empowerment and involvement. establishing a trip to the mangroves with the possibility of a second tour; (d) formulating a five-year strategy for the sustainable growth of ecotourism; and (e) applying the current study to explore additional visitors.