Analysis of potential, attraction, and tourist perception of Limpakuwus Pine Forest Natural Tourism, Banyumas City

Abstract

The development of the tourism sector could have an impact on the economic and environmental sectors. Tourism development is expected to balance all sectors and not have a negative impact on the environment. Various tourism attributes, such as accessibility, facilities, and services, can form tourist perceptions that can be used as a basis for evaluating tourism management and development. Limpakuwus Pine Forest Natural Tourism has great potential because it covers an area of 25 hectares, is located in the highlands, has a cool climate, and has beautiful natural scenery. The purpose of this research is to identify the potential and tourism object attraction and also to identify tourist perception of tourism’s condition. The research methodology uses mixed methods by observation and interviews with the tour manager and tourists. The method used is qualitative and quantitative descriptive. The result of this research appoints that Limpakuwus Pine Forest Natural Tourism has a good potential and attraction to be developed in terms of flora and fauna, facilities and infrastructure, tourism attraction, accessibility, and human resources. Tourists' perception of tourism’s condition is quite good, with a few records of improvements in multiple assessments. Natural tourism has a big potential to actualize sustainable tourism. However, still need further participation in managing the environmental aspect of all tourism subjects.