E-Journal of Tourism
Volume 3 Number 2 (September 2016)

The Diversity of Ecotourism Potentials in Kelimutu National Park of Ende Regency

Josef A. Gadi Djou (Flores University, Indonesia)
M. Baiquni (Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia)
Tri Widodo (Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia)
C. Fandeli (Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Oct 2016

Abstract

Natural tourist destination management plays a crucial role in materializing three important aspects, namely conservation, participation, and education. As a tourist destination, Kelimutu National Park, possessing a big ecosystem potential, tourist and cultural potentials, is expected to provide economy, culture, and conservation impacts on the society surrounding Kelimutu National Park. The problem of this study is how the variety of ecotourism potential in Kelimutu National Park is able to prosper the surrounding society. To answer this question, the definition of ecotourism, national park, national park ecotourism, and ecotourism potential need to be understood. Several methods used in answering the problems of the study are finding out the location of Kelimutu National Park, collecting qualitative data by conducting library research and participatory observation. The results were conceptually described, supported by tables and pictures.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eot

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

E-Journal of Tourism promotes and enhances research developments in the field of tourism. The journal provides an international platform for debate and dissemination of research findings whilst also facilitating the discussion of new research areas and techniques. E-Journal of Tourism continues to ...