ASPIRING PANGANDARAN GEOPARK TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Rifki Rahmanda Putra (Universitas Padjadjaran)
Eka Susanto (Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
Raden Willy Ananta Permadi (Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
Muhammad Iqbal Maulana (Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
Moh Sapari Dwi Hadian (Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
Heryadi Rachmat (Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
Shandra Rama Panji Wulung (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)

International Journal of Applied Sciences in Tourism and Events
Vol 4 No 2 (2020): December 2020

Abstract Purpose: the main focus in this research is to identify and map geological and non-geological potentials based on three main pillars in the development of geoparks, namely geodiversity, biodiversity and cultural diversity Research methods: The method used in this research is qualitative research with a case study design. While the analysis techniques used are interactive models and map analysis, using Arcgis 10.3. Results and discussions: The results showed that in addition to geological sites, many non-geological sites can be developed into geotourism attractions with high cultural and biodiversity values. Conclusion: Geotourism in Pangandaran Regency has enormous potential which is the basis for the formation of the Aspiring Geopark Pangandaran with the principle of sustainable development. Keywords: aspiring geopark, geotourism, geopark, Pangandaran Regency, sustainable tourism