ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PRINCIPLES IN HARIARA POHAN TOURISM VILLAGE BASED ON THE GSTC-D CRITERIA VERSION 2.0

Cherish Aulia Fajrin
Ika Berliani Lase (Politeknik Pariwisata Medan)
Ita Bina Anakampun Anakampun

Journal of Applied Science in Tourism Destination
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Applied Science in Tourism Destination

This study aims to examine the extent to whichsustainable tourism principles are implemented in Hariara Pohan Tourism Village and to formulatedevelopment strategies using the Global SustainableTourism Council Destination Criteria (GSTC-D), particularly Pillar D (environmental sustainability). This research employs a qualitative descriptivemethod to understand phenomena holistically andproduce descriptive data in the form of words. The analysis is conducted based on GSTC-D environmental sustainability indicators, whichinclude conservation of natural heritage, resourcemanagement, waste control, and climate changemitigation. The findings show that theimplementation of GSTC-D Pillar D in Hariara Pohan Tourism Village is reflected in conservationof natural heritage, resource management, andManagement of waste and emissions. Based on a survey by the Ministry of Tourism and CreativeEconomy, the implementation of environmentalsustainability principles in the village has beencarried out properly and in accordance withestablished procedures.