Development the Tourist Attraction of Aek Sijorni, Aek Libung Village, North Sumatera

Abstract

Aek Sijorni is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in South Tapanuli. Visitotors enjoy a nice natural panorama with natural scenery where there are waterffals thet flow to various corners of the clifts, making visitors enjoy this beauty by sitting under the stream. A tourist attraction will definitely continue to develop, to increase tourist visits. In developing a tourist attraction,it is very important to know in advance the position of current tourism development in the tourist area. This study aims to analyze the position of Aek Sijorni's tourism development based on TALC (Tourism Area Life Cycle). This study uses descriptive analysis techniques that refer to the TALC theory indicators. Data collection in this study using several methods, as interviews, observation, and literature study. Results of this study indicate that Aek Sijorni does not have good management, because there still management of Aek Sijorni privately by the local community. Related to the posisition of tourism development Aek Sijorni is currently in the consolidation stage.