Education aspect of the community participation on developing geotourism Bakara Village

Abstract

Tourism is one of the important sectors that can improve the economy of the community. One form of tourism that can fulfill the desires of tourists that benefit society and the environment, as well as the trigger of development and the local economy is Geotourism. Bakara is one of the leading tourist destinations in Humbang Hasundutan District. This phenomenon is the result of a Supervolcano eruption, from this eruption not only creating extraordinary natural scenery, cultural diversity, biodiversity and also communities that have local wisdom and live in harmony with nature. Geotourism has a focus on aspects of world heritage through education. This study aims to examine Education aspect of the community participation in developing Geotourism Bakara Village. This research uses a mixed method, combining the elements of Geotourism by direct observations, questionnaires distribution, and depth interviews with key respondents. Education aspect of the community participation on developing Geotourism Bakara Village was analyzed on indicators, namely interpretation of geosites, appreciation of cultural values and world heritage, knowledge, and understanding of Geosite, Educational activities, and Geosite Development. The result shows that the five elements of Education aspects have a positive respon from respondent but it must be improved to increase of tourism and also the economy in Bakara Humbahas District.