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Enhancing Sustainable Marine Tourism: The Crucial Role of Environmental Conservation Programs in West Nusa Tenggara Islahuddin; Ali Muhtasom; Anwari Masatip; Herman Herman
Proceedings International Conference on Marine Tourism and Hospitality Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Proceedings International Conference on Marine Tourism and Hospitality Studies
Publisher : Politeknik Pariwisata Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33649/iconmths.v1i1.369

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Marine tourism in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) presents significant economic opportunities but poses risks to environmental sustainability without proper conservation efforts. This research explores how environmental conservation can be integrated into sustainable marine tourism development strategies to ensure that tourism growth does not harm NTB's natural resources. The study adopts a quantitative approach, surveying 100 key stakeholders, including tourism professionals and local Government officials, to analyze the relationship between environmental conservation and sustainable tourism success. Using multiple linear regression, the research reveals that public awareness of environmental conservation significantly impacts tourism sustainability. In contrast, Government actions and conservation efforts are perceived as less effective. The findings emphasize that challenges in conservation can motivate improvement efforts, suggesting that stakeholder collaboration is crucial in addressing obstacles and enhancing marine tourism's long-term viability. This study provides a basis for developing policies promoting economic growth and environmental protection in NTB, demonstrating that sustainable tourism can yield substantial economic benefits while preserving natural ecosystems. These insights aim to guide future efforts to balance tourism development with environmental conservation, establishing NTB as a model for sustainable marine tourism.
PENINGKATAN KUALITAS SDM MELALUI PROGRAM EDUKARSA (EDUKASI & KARYA UNTUK MASYARAKAT) DI DESA PRABU Isdar Wahim; Ali Muhtasom; Anas Pattaray; Jumraidin Jumraidin; Putu Ari Nugraha; Muhammad Sultan Hali; Ujud Supriaji; Rochmah Dewi Suryani; I Gusti Ayu Citra Dewi
Jurnal AbdiMas Nusa Mandiri Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Periode April 2026
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Nusa Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33480/abdimas.v8i2.7868

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This community service program aims to strengthen community capacity in Prabu Tourism Village through the EDUKARSA (Education and Creation for the Community) program, which integrates four key capacity-building components: culinary presentation, homestay room preparation, tour package development, and photography and videography for digital content creation. The program was implemented using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach involving 40 participants from June to October 2025 through stages of planning, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability. Program effectiveness was evaluated using a structured questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale, analyzed descriptively using statistical procedures commonly applied in SPSS. The results show that the overall mean score of participants’ competency improvement reached 4.42 (SD = 0.51), indicating a high level of perceived effectiveness. Reliability testing demonstrated strong internal consistency, with a Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.91, confirming that the evaluation instrument was highly reliable. Improvements were most notable in culinary presentation (mean = 4.55), homestay management (mean = 4.48), tour package design (mean = 4.36), and digital content production (mean = 4.29). Despite these positive outcomes, several challenges remain, particularly in standardizing homestay facilities, determining competitive tour package pricing, and strengthening community-based documentation teams. Overall, the EDUKARSA program significantly contributed to enhancing human resource capacity and reinforcing Prabu Village as a sustainable, community-based tourism destination supported by quality services and effective digital promotion.