PENGEMBANGAN WISATA BERBASIS SYARIAH (HALAL TOURISM) DI KOTA BIMA

Abstract

The study entitles " Sharia (Halal Tourism) Tourism Development in the Bima Town" has the objective to analyze the specific characteristics possessed by the town of Bima in supporting to tourism development program based on sharia (halal tourism) as it is intrinsically supported by the local wisdom potentials of Bima people. The approach used in this study is a participatory approach. This research is conducted in the city of Bima by using a research data collection techniques, including: participatory observation, unstructured interviews and documentation study. Data are analyzed by using qualitative analysis through three stages, namely, data reduction, data display and a conclusion (verification) by using analytical approach: FGD, RRA, PRA and SWOT analysis by means of mapping sharia-based tourism development (halal tourism) in the town of Bima. The results of the assessment rating of the potential attractions of sharia in Bima town is largely stated that the city of Bima has the potential and readiness to mnjadi tourist destinations sharia with different potentials, such as natural attractions, culture, infrastructure and tourism infrastructure, as well as the support of local governments and local communities of Bima town. Bima town has a potential varieties become one of the sharia tourist destinations because of strong influence of Islamic history and customs of Islam, as well as natural tourist attractions, cultural, religious and special interests tourists. Bima town has already been nearly ready to support the development of sharia-based tourism, such as hotels sharia, Islamic banks, pawnshops sharia, as well as supported by typical Muslim cultures and social acceptance.