GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY
OF THE EXISTENCE OF LONTAR SEWU EDUTORS IN HENDROSARI VILLAGE, KECAMATAN
PENGANTI, GRESIK DISTRICT
Name :
Dhevi Eka Ramadhiani
NIM :
19040274089
Department : Geography Education
Faculty : Social Sciences and Law
Institution : State University of Surabaya
Advisor : Dr. Aida Kurniawati, S.Pd., M.Si.
Lontar Sewu
Edutourism is a tourist destination that offers a combination of recreation and
education. This place was built through the Village Innovation Incubation Pilot
Program organized by the government, by utilizing the village's potential in
the form of lontar trees as a tourist attraction in Hendrosari Village. The
purpose of this research was conducted to examine the potential that could be
developed as an attraction for Lontar Sewu Edutourism.
The research method
used is descriptive with a quantitative approach. Data were obtained through a
questionnaire using a 4-point Likert scale and interviews with the manager of
the place. The data collection technique used an accidental sample for visitors
and a purposive sample for Lontar Sewu Edutourism managers. The data obtained
were then analyzed descriptively.
The results of the study show that
Lontar Sewu Edutourism has potential that can be developed in several aspects.
First, in terms of "what to see", this place offers an attractive and
easily accessible location for visitors as well as natural beauty in the form
of lontar trees. Furthermore, in the "what to do" aspect, there are
17 interesting rides for attractions, educational facilities such as VR cinemas,
and also supports researchers who want to do research in these places. This
place is also equipped with sports facilities. In addition, in the "what
to buy" aspect, there are promotions through social media and service
facilities such as gift shops and restaurants. The "what to arrive"
aspect is also fulfilled with good and easy road accessibility, as well as
adequate safety and technology infrastructure. Finally, in the "what to
stay" aspect, accommodation is available in the form of building rentals.
Keywords:
Edutourism, Potential, Attractivenes,
Lontar Sewu.