Provision of Tourism

Provision of tourism can be categorized as follows:

1. The items provided and there is in nature (Natural amenities). The elements included therein among others: climate, land form and landscape, shrub, flora and fauna and natural resources that can be used as health facilities.
2. The results of human creation (Man-made supply). The objects with historical value, cultural and religious values.
3. Infrastructure (Infrastructure). This group includes public infrastructure, such as power plants and ports, and the needs of the community at large.
4. Tourism facilities. Third tourism facilities which support each other each other is as follows: (a) basic tourism facilities, such as travel agents and accommodation; (b) a complement of tourism facilities, such as recreational facilities and sports; (c) tourism supporting facilities, such as store souvenirs and entertainment places at night.
5. The procedure of public life (The people ways of life). Tata way of life with a high cultural value and a certain distinctiveness to its own tourist attraction. For example cremation ceremony (Ngaben) in Bali.

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The factors that influence tourism demand

Tourism demand has special characteristics particular, namely:
1. Demand is very elastic.
2. Demand is sensitive.
3. Depending on the time.
4. Influenced by season
5. Demand focused on specific places.
6. Demand depends on the size of income.

The factors that influence tourism demand :
1. Revenue.
2. Price.
3. Quality.
4. Political relations between countries.
5. Economic relations between countries.
6. Socio-cultural relations between countries.
7. Changes in weather or climate
8. Factors holidays.
9. Government regulations.
10. Restrictions on the use of salt currency (Foreign exchange restriction).
11. Transportation technology.

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Environmental Marketing Toward Coastal Ecotourism as Regional Autonom Community Economics Activator

The phenomenal growth of global tourism has immediate and far reaching consequences for the natural and cultural heritage, as it directly links tourism activities with low impact use of the natural resources, environmental conservation and sustainable economic activities. One among many terms given to this form of tourism is ecotourism sectors. The rapidly growing ecotourism movement for coastal zone of tourism attraction, it can be beneficial to attract domestic tourists as well as international tourists. The study that investigate the nature of sustainable ecotourism hinges on the relationship among board classes of considered indicators, i.e. 

Ecological, Economic, Social and Institutional dimensions, taking into account the spirit of the 4th chapter 45th point of Rio+10 Johanesberg World Summit on Sustainable Development about “Sustainable Tourism”. afterwards the data will be applied to tree major interrelated strategic management activities: strategic analysis, strategy formulation, and strategy implementation. Additionally, the new science namely Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Environmental Management System are related to assessment, and the major of data analysis can use such ABC Surveys, Geographic Information System for Ecological, attitude research, evolutionary model, AIO and VALS typology for Social-Cultural impact, IO analysis and Multiflier for Economic impact, and Policy Response for Institutional side, followed by various conventional strategic matrix, Dynamic System, Cost-Benefit Analysis and this study contribution among others is Sustainable Tourism Strategic Management Matrix to explore strategic position, The special action which strong influence to this ecotourism industry is “Environmental Marketing”, and the investment and partnership to local Small and Medium sized Enterprises, and sustainopreneurs. 

Especially the “Environmental Marketing” which similar to “Green Marketing” and “Eco-Marketing” (Ecological Marketing) as a driving element towards sustainable management and ecotourism industry that are beginning to promote themselves ecotourist facilities, i.e., facilities that specialize in experiencing nature or operating in a fashion that minimize their environmental impact.

The result of the analysis will indicate that ecotourism factors simultaneously have positive and negative influence to the tourism sustainability, and the sustainable tourism can increase as to be an ecotourism strategic management, when the Indonesian Regional Autonomy constitution of 2001 to 2003 was put into effect. Therefore, the author recommends operational strategies. The interaction among government, private sector and the local commumities themselves and environmental marketing aplications to the concerned Sustainable Tourism Strategic Management is one of the conclusions

Rudy Aryanto P062024264 / S3 / PSL / IPB - DU Warnet

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The Breathtaking Subang - Ciater Tourism

Ciater Tourism resort is aheight area approximately 150 ha wide. Hilly topography of Ciater tourism resort with its tea plantation is agood potential for developing a tourism resort together with recreational facilities. Such basic physical condition is an advantage in an attempt to develop a tourism resort because it technically facilitates the building of various facilities and other supporting infrastructures.

The Ciater tourism resort itself is located in Palasari , Cibitung, Nagrak and cibeusi Villages, kecamatan (Sub-District) Jalan Cagak, District of Subang. Ciater tourism resort is a potential area to be developed into a top tourism resort. This is due to its sufficient wide area that is suitable to be developed (150 ha in total). In addition , there is also Mount Tangkuban Perahu –originated hot spring pools.

Moreover, based on the conditions and characteristics of the tourism objects location, the types of activities suitable to develop in The Ciater tourism resort are :
- Swimmimg
- Natural tourism
- Horse riding
- Golf
The supporting tourism activities are among others :
- Bike
- Jogging
- Camping
- Outdoor sport activities
The potentials of the people in the vicinity that may be optimized are :
- Painting and sculpture , and craft activities
- Dancing
- Native cuisines

The impact of Tourism Development
Every development will inevitably generate any by effect, either positive or negative oe. Accordingly, in the context of development of Ciater tourism resort as a natural tourism report its development should consider natural preservation aspect in order to avoid occurrence of any adverse effect that may disturb ecosystem equilibrium.
As for its positive effect, the development of this tourism resort may absorb workers and in the course of its operational, may promote the prosperity of community in the vicinity in particular and increase PAD for district of Subang in General.
Facilities and insfrastructures

Accessibility is a main key in achieving a successful marketing in this area. A study on environmental conditions and the results of secondary data processing of local Government of District Subang indicate that availability of facilities and transport insfrastructurehave strong influence on accessibility to the location. Until now, the location of Ciater Tourism resort can be accessed from south via Bandung, from east via Sumedang-Subang roadway, from north via pantura (northern coastline) roadway.

Types of tourism that may be developed
Tourism activity is defined as the activity of attraction or events offered or available in atourism object, or the activity in which the visiting tourist may take a part.
Applicable standard tourism activities include , among others, swimming and other tourism activities that are promoted to be excellent supporting tourism attractions.
Besides , there is other activities (Standard for Land-based Outdoor Recreational Activities) such as the following :
- Family picnic and tourism
- Garden, sport field, public outdoors
- Track activities such as : long march, hike, bike and more riding
- Various recreational related activitiese
- Outdoor sport, climbing and sport center
- A combination with some indoor sport activities
It is desirable that the development proceeds systematically and in line with the development zoning as follows :
- Recreational area and supporting facility
- Buffer zone
- Zone of supporting facilities such as : natural –nuance inn (of natural basic materials), food court (restaurant) zone, transient lodging , outdoors, sport facilities, house of worship, public service and management office, clinic (first aid room), souvenir kiosk and spaces, open stage, parking lot and reserve land for the next stage development.

Technically, supporting facilities such as telephone , electricity, fresh water, and waste handling are made available as necessary. Ciater tourism resort is a tourism object that, if managed properly, will attract many tourist object that if managed properly, will attract many tourist, both domestic and foreign originated. However, the available infrastructures are apparently inadequate so a better handling is neded in order to support the tourism resort and in the end to increasingly prompt tourist interest.
Basically , the development of Ciater tourism resort area is open to those who are interested to place investment in it. This is related to the limitation of fund the Goverments of Province/District posses. It is hoped that in the future the developed partnership system can be mutually beneficial to the concerned. Taken from Insight West Java magazine

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Insight the Eleven Wonderers In Sukabumi, West Java

Citarik Rapidas Wading
This tourism resort is a adventure by wading River Citarik’s stream 42 km away from Sukabumi Town and 10 km away from Pelabuhan Ratu town. Rapids wading tourism is an integrated adventurous tourism, because besides from wading the river by rubber boat it also offers other facilities such as cottage, camping ground, trekking trip, paint ball, and off road adventure trip. Currently, there is an enterprise that provides rapids, wading tourism and other facilities. Arus liar adventure. This adventurous sport that in the same time serves as tourism potential is one of the forms of tourism commodity many people interst in, thus it can reasonably said that placing investment in River Citarik is feasible.

Bat Cave (Gua Lalay)
This tourism resort is an natural one that features attractions of million cave bats moving in and out caves at certain times. The cave bats are of the type insectivore, with red eyes and fangs. They are generally blackish brown in color, but in swarm, there are nine bat white in color. Usually from 4.45 PN to 19.30 PM millions of bats go out too search for their foods, insects. Then, from 5 AM to 7 AM they come back to the caves.
Besides from millions of bats, there are also in the caves tens monitor lizards, usually to eat those bats that die from collision whwn they were going in or out the caves. The monitor lizards usually go out in the night into a pool specially prepared for them to drink and to search for other foods.
The location of Lalay Cave is 3 km away from Pelabuhan Ratu Tow along the shore, and about 53 km away from Sukabumi Town.

Gado Bangkong
Gado bangkong is a tourism resort located at Pelabuhan Ratu Town coast. It is co called because there is an remaining old seaport thet protrudes into sea, suitable for fishing. Until now arrangement of Gado Bangkong is not yet optimal. Considering the condition of the beach and the remaining seaport, it is very feasible to build there a floating restaurant as an attraction for tourist.

Citepus Beach
Tourism resort Citepus Beach is a coastal tourism resort, with a coastline of 3 km long. This tourism resort is suitable for swimming, being of smooth sloping shore and mild waves. There is also a very wide camping ground near its shore. Many hotels, inns, and restaurant are concentrated in this tourism resort.
Most of domestic tourist visit this beach. It is 7 km away from Pelabuhan Ratu Town. From the description, citepus Beach is an alternative destinitation for Pelabuhan Ratu Beach that is highly potential if it is well managed developed.
Karangnaya Beach
This beach is actually part of a series of beaches in Citepus area, bordering to Cikakak. Karangnaya Beach is opposite to Inna Samudra Beach Hotel. Citepus and Karangnaya Beaches are 1.5 km in distance. One of the uniqueness of this beach is that shady coastal threes line it, so the visitors may enjoy the beauty of coastal scene while taking shelter and spreading out mat under the shady trees. Like Citepus beach, Karangnaya Beach has a smooth sloping shore and mild waves, making it suitable for swimming and playing beach sports such as shore volley, shore soccer, etc.

Cikakak (Sukawayana) Forest Tourism
This tourism resort is very near to Karangnaya Beach, only 500 m westward. The location of Sukawayana Forest is along the Pelabuhan Ratu-Cisolok roadway, north of Inna Samudra Beach hotel. This is a national park locate in the territory of Kecamatan (subdistrict) Cikakak. There are various plants and shady threes that grow in the forest, so weather aroud it is very cool. Tourist apparently seldom visit it, preferring to enjoy beach not far away. However, this forest tourism resort is very potential to develop. Particularly for foreign tourists and city-originated domestic ones.
Presenting properly tourism attractions to proper segment will make this tourismobject more attractive to tourists. If arranged properly, the location of Cikakak Forest, as an indigenous tourism, will be capable of attracting tourists, particularly foreign ones, many of whom being interested in natural tourism.

Tourism Resort Cimaja Beach
Cimaja Beach is a beach tourism resort with a different characteristic than other beaches in Sukabumi area. Small rocks spread over the beach, and the steep sloping edge of shore indicates that the waves of this beach are indeed very big with a wave pattern moving from left to right or vice versa, unlike other beaches where waves move together.
The wavepattern like that is very suitable for surfing. Indeed, foreign tourist, and particularly American ones, have long utilized this beach for surfing. They intentionally stay for months to enjoy surfing sport at Cimaja Beach.
The location of this beach is approximately 12 km away from Pelabuhan Ratu, or around 64 km away from Sukabumi Town. With a shore suitable for surfing, the development of Cimaja Beach tends to be more exclusive, meaning that it will be directed to be a heaven for surfers. Thus, investment opportunity is open for those businessmen who like surfing sport.

Tourism Object Karanghawu
Tourism object Karanghawu is a coast tourism object and also a cultural-ritual tourism. This object is the most well known among the surrounding tourism objects. It is 13.5 km away from Pelabuhan ratu town. Basically, the characteristic of this tourism object are the same as those for other beaches in Pelabuhan Ratu area. It is so called because there is a stovelike rift in part of its shore’s edge. Part of the Kranghawu’s shore area, particularly westward, is sandy with a smooth sloping shore edge.
Until now, Karanghawu Beach is the main destination of domestic tourists, because it has an attractive shore and a hill where some believe there is a grave of an ancient sacred woman. With the excellence of its shore having rifts and sacred spot to offer, Karanghawu Beach has a value added in comparison to the surrounding other beaches. This may be significant point and a priority of arrangement and of course to be an investment opportunity.

Tourism Object Cipanas
Tourism object Cipanas is located in Kecamatan Cisolok, 4 km away from Kecamatan Cisolok town, or 18 km away from Pelabuhan Ratu town. This tourism object is a water tourism object originated from four big sprayings at River Cierang. It is located between hills overgrown by bushes and protected threes, 6,000 m sq. wide. The arrangement of this tourism resort is apparently not yet optimal.
Most of the tourists visiting this tourism object are domestic tourists, foreign ones being only a few. One reasons for visiting this hot spring tourism resort is that some say taking bath in the hot spring may cure certain types of diseases (especially itch). There are two villias for rent around it. An attraction of this tourism object is a waterfall at upstream, approximately 12 m in height. It may be accessed from the hot spring tourism objectby riding motorcycle. Very natural condition of the waterfall is a special attraction. The main destination of the tourists visiting tourism object Cipanas is actually Cierang waterfall. Thus, in general, tourism resort Cipanas may be developed into a Cipanas area and natural tourism package.

Tourism Object Cibangban Beach
Cibangban Beach is the beach most far from Pelabuhan Ratu Town, 20 km in distance. It has a coastline 2 km long, with mild waves and smooth sloping shore edges. This beach is suitable for swimming. Its tourism attraction other than beautiful shore and swimming is that tourists can rent fishing boat to travel along Cibangban’s offshore area. Some beautiful scenes, such as stone hill (mounth Panggeleseran), can be seen. The waving hills beautify the scenes at Ciabangban beach.
Road access to Cibangban is compfortable , and can be passed through by bus. Besides from Pelabuhan Ratu Beach as the main tourism destination, Cibangban Beach is a location feasible to develop into a mai tourism destination.

River Cibareno
River Cibareno is actually a river demarcating Provice of Banten and Province of West Java. Thus, the location of River Cibareno is at western tip of West Java territory. It is 26 km away from Pelabuhan Ratu, taking 40 menit by car. The road to river Cibareno is smooth, but it is narrowing from Cibangban Beach, so it is accessible to elf (medium-sized bus). Besides, the jig-jag,climbing road demands a caution of adds some preoccupation in itself when passing through the road.
Basically, River Cibareno is still virgin and untouched altogether. Its tourism potentials to develop are rapids waning, like River Citarik. Rocky, jig-jag contour and heavy rapids of the river icite excellent sense of adventure for the lovers of rapids waning sport. The length of river suitable to utilized as a rapids waning track up to Kampung Kelapadua, Pasirbiru village, Kecamatan Cisolok, varies from 4 km to 10 km, depending on the desired start. Start may begin either in Kampung Cisalak or kampung Caringin.
In addition to the rapids waning potential, downstream of river Cibareno can also be made as a very good location of shore tourism. Its smooth sloping shore make it suitable for tourists to enjoy the shore atmosphere while swimming. Cibareno’s downstream also serves as a port for small boats of local fishermen. Through it is untouched altogether, it does not means that the River Cibareno is infeasible or has no opportunity to be developed. Instead, just by the description above, River cibareno has big potentials to be converted into a major tourism resort.

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The Magnificient Sukabumi – The eleven Wonders – Who Dares Win

Within 2 hours drive from Jakarta, an enchainment of mounth, Forest, Sea, Beach, and River encircle any soul with resources pulse of enjoyment and the relieving hearthbeat of natural freshness.
Tourism potentials in Province of West Java are very abundant, both natural tourism and other tourism (for example, shopping tpurism,etc). Related to the natural tourism potentials, natural beauty of West Java’s region is extremely supporting to be made as a tourism asset.

In Sukabumi, i find the eleven Wonders that you can visit, the eleven sites of tourism resort in District of Sukabumi are grouped into two, namely : tpurism resorts inside Pelabuhanratu town, and those outside Pelabuhan ratu Town. This grouping is useful because there is some sites of tourism resort with a not too far away one another, so they actually may be converted into an intergrated tourism resost.
Here the list :
1. Citarik Rapidss Wading
2. Bat Cave (Gua lalay)
3. Gado Bangkong
4. Citepus Beach
5. Karangnaya Beach
6. Cikakak forest Tourism
7. Tourism Resort Cimaja Beach
8. Tourism Object Karanghawu
9. Tourism Objec Cipanas
10. Tourism Object Cibangban Beach
11. River Cibareno

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Bali Hotel Highlights

1. Hard Rock Hotel Bali
Asia First Hard Rock Hotel, nice hotel and great view, covering a prime three hectares site at the heart of bali’s entertainment and shopping district. The perpect to rest, Relack and ROCK!
Facilities ;
418 tribure rooms with luxury suite, alongside six cutting edge food and beverage outlets. A paradise for couple , families and single.
Location : just 10 minutes drive from bali Airport, location in Kuta.
Contacts : Jl. Pantai , Banjar Pandai Mas, Kuta Tel : 0361-761869

2. Boutique Hotel
J Boutique hotel is an ideal place for business, stay and recreation.
It offers an elegant property and modern comfort facilities combined with a high standard of service.
Facilities :
88 guest room comprise of business, executive, deluxe, and J suite room. And many more facilities, that you can enjoy it.
Location : 5 minutes drive from Ngurah rai International Airport, location in jalan kartika plaza
Contact : Jl.Kartika Plaza No.20 Kuta tel:0361-761-888
taken from Bali&Beyond

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Karya Agung Panca Wali Krama ceremony at Besakih Temple

THE GREAT DECADES
Indonesian Hindus will celebrate the Karya Agung Panca Wali Krama ceremony at Besakih Temple from March 25 to 27. This great ceremony is held every years on Tilem Kasanga, the 9th new moon which is the last day of the saka year with the year ending with a zero. March 25, 2009 is the last day of Saka 1930. The main purpose Panca Wali Krama is Bhuta yadnya (ritual for the lower spirits) and dewa yadnya (towards the gods), to bring balance and harmony in the Universe. Along the way , all Balinese Hindus make rituals in their houses and villages.(taken from Bali&BeyongVol.11 No.106)

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Tips on How to Choose The Right Tourism Academy

1. Choose an academy with a good reputation. A good reputation can be seen from the curricula offered by the academy.
2. Choose a school that offers not only diploma degree but also bachelor degree.
3. Choose a school which has fully equipped facilities, such as a computer lab, library, kitchen, front office, restaurant, travel counter, house keeping lab and other facilities related to building maintenance.

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Tourism : The Forgotten Business?

Tourism seems to have been forgotten, especially by students who have been planning for their future. Though having good prospects, this industry has not been taken care of seriously. It’s a pity to have such great natural resources, like mountains and beaches, without knowing how to make good use of them.
Right now many high scool graduates would like to have a career in information technology, law, business, construction,etc. But not many of them think that the tourism business is not very prestidious. They think that being involved in tourism means serving other people, like waiting on customers and cleaning up rooms. That’s true if one says that tourism is a business that depends on service, therefore anyone who works in this field should give their service to their customers. But aren’t most businesses nowadays related to service? Take insurance or banking, for example . Aren’t they big businesses which are releated to service?
It’s high time for us not to look down on tourism industry. As a matter of fact, tourism can contribute a lot to our country’s income. Just imagine if many foreign tourist come to Indonesia and spend their money here. Instead of spending money, just like many importers do, people who run the tourist businesses help the government fill up cashbox with foreign currencies. So this industry deserves to be seriously managed.

Service and Preservation
One thing that we lack in this industry is qulify of service. Compared with other countries. Such as Thailand and Singapore, our tourism service is a step behind. It seems that we have yet to realize that tourist are the key to success in this business. Sometimes we hear tourists complaining about the hotel service, transportation service and many other things. And sometimes we, Indonesians , also complain about the service given by the hotel we stay in.
Another thing that we should learn from other countries is how to preserve our natural resources, such as the beaches and mountains. Many beaches in Indonesia are spoiled and therefore are not as beautiful as they were before. This happens because some tourists , mostly local tourists are too ignorant to preserve these precious assets. They don’t care about sanitations and the cleanliness of the places. As a result , those places lose their beauty and attraction.

Human resources
Don’t ever think have a bright future in tourism if the people running the industry are still unprofessional. To have professional huma resources, some steps should be taken. One of them is to equip those who run the business with the appropriate skills. You can find many tourism schools in Indonesia. But don’t pick any school. You should choose the one which has a good reputation and adequate facilities. Once you have chosen the right school, you will be trained to be professional in one particular field, like hotel management or travel.

Bright Future
To have a success a career in tourism , you have to start from the bottom. Through the process, you will learn the ropes and once you have enough experience, you can start your own business, like running your own guest house, hostel or restaurant. There are many success stories of people who used to work in a hotel and quit their job to start their own business. These people were able to do that because of the experience they got from the tourism business. Now, what do you think about that? Isn’t tourism an interesting business.

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Local Arts In Indonesia

Local arts is a products made by local people. It expresses the uniqueness of the creator, of the society to which the maker belongs, of all mankind, or of all these. The products appeals to the intellect and to the senses. It can be a variety of forms – a musical composition, dance, play, public exhibition, concert, novel or poem.

There are various kinds of local arts in Java. If foreign tourist visit the Lebak regency, they will be attracted to the Debus performance. The perfpormer stabs himself with a dagger or a sword but he does not hurt himself.

In my city, Bandung, foreign tourist will be able to see the angklung concert. The concert does not only play Indonesian music, but also American and European Music. Angklung is a musical instrument made of bamboo. It is played simply by shaking it. Foreign tourist usually try to play the angklung after seeing the concert. If you arrive in Bandung, you can visit “angklung Ujo”, the famous name for Angklung society in Indonesia.

In central and West java , drama is often performed in the form of puppet plays called wayang. Foreign tourist enjoy the puppet show. The wayang , accompanied by music played on native instrument in a gamela orchestra , is a very popular. Local dances based on legends also attract many spectators. Wayang orang (man or woman dressed in wayang and plays a certain role in the story) performance and Ketoprak are very popular in Solo, Yogya and Semarang.

If foreign tourist visit Ponorogo in East Java , they will enjoy the Reog Ponorogo show. It Resembles the dragon show like the one in Hongkong . They can also go to Surabaya to see the Ludruk show. It is similar to Kabuki in Japan. The players are male players

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