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Journal : International Journal Of Science, Technology

Sustainable Ecotourism Management In Para Village, Sangihe Islands Regency Bataha, Katerina; Monintja, Donald K.; Pombengi, Jericho D
International Journal of Science, Technology & Management Vol. 6 No. 6 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Publisher Cv. Inara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46729/ijstm.v6i6.1373

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the strategy of the Sangihe Islands Regency Tourism Office in managing Para Village as a community-based, sustainable ecotourism destination and to identify the challenges encountered in its management. The approach used is qualitative, using a case study method, with in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation of local governments, Tourism Awareness Groups (Pokdarwis), and local communities. The study's results show that Kampung Para's ecotourism potential is enormous, with its main attractions being natural beauty, sustainable mangrove ecosystems, and the cultural richness of coastal communities. However, destination management still faces institutional and regulatory constraints, especially the unenacted Village Regulation (Perdes) on tourism levies, which has led to a weak legal basis and management accountability. Nevertheless, the community actively participates in maintaining the area's cleanliness, preserving local culture, and developing tourist attractions such as the Ampa Wayer dance and the Seke Maneke ceremony. The role of NGOs is significant in increasing community capacity through hospitality training, digital promotion, and policy assistance. To realize sustainable management, it is necessary to accelerate the legalization of Village Regulations, strengthen the Pokdarwis institution, and collaborate across sectors between the government, the community, and non-governmental partners. This research emphasizes that collaborative, locally rooted, value-based governance is the key to developing ecotourism that is inclusive, competitive, and supports achieving the Village SDGs, especially goals 8, 11, and 15.
Co-Authors Abner Tampan, Abner Alden Laloma Andre Rondonuwu Ardiyansah, Ardiyansah Arie Junus Rorong BAWANGO, PHYLIA Burhanuddin Kiyai Christofel Faeda, Christofel DON RAY PAPULING Dutu, Remeyl Edi Haji, Edi Enggelion Kansige, Enggelion Femmy Nurul Akbar Florence D. J. Lengkong FLORENCE DAICY LENGKONG Gagola, Deivanly Gideon Gabriel Lumempow Ginting, Yolanda Dede Harbig GLENTIO FALEN LAMIA, GLENTIO FALEN Gustaf Budi Tampi Intani Kirana Kalalo Jantje Mandey Johanes Purukan Johhny Posumah JOHNNY HANNY POSUMAH Johnny Posumah Joorie M Ruru JOORIE MARHAEN RURU JOORIE RURU Joyce Rares Kasenda, Rivan Kawengian, Filly KENO, DEVANTY CIMBERLY Kevin Hizkia Wongkar, Kevin Hizkia Laurencia Nagara, Laurencia Liando, Daud Markus LOBBU, DORTEA NOVA MAKAMINAN, YULIKE MAMUKO, EVIA NON Masje Pangkey Mekutika, Andi Preliis Melina Marcori Ludani Meryansi Sappe Ruruk, Meryansi Sappe Monintja, Donald K. MUSDAR, ANDI ZULQIFLY Mutlaben Kapita, Mutlaben NAGARA, FRIDORIS NICKY TULANDI, NICKY Nigel Saumana NOVLAN FERO PITOI, NOVLAN FERO Nurjaman Nurjaman, Nurjaman PANTAS, LISYUNARTI Pasaribu, Putri Ida Patar Rumapea Posumah, Johny Hanny Prisylia Rawis Punuindoong, Aneke Yolly Reti Peleger Riedel legi RIMBING, GRACELLA RIVANO EDUARD KANDOU, RIVANO EDUARD RIVI GAMSUNGI Salmin Dengo SANGIAN, DANIEL Sari Paulina Haloho Satiawati, Willia Shelly Pandelaki SIMON, EMIAZAR Sonny Rompas SUWIGNYA, JUNIAR TAMPI, GUSTAAF BUDI TOAD, VICKY SWITLY Tompodung, Jones Tumbel, Tinneke Meyske TUMUBER, VIVIAN UMAR, RAHMAT VERY LONDA WALANGITAN, CHARLA Welson Rompas Welson Yappi Rompas Wilson Rompas, Wilson Wilson Y Rompas Yulia pinggian Yurivo Arson, Yurivo