The Potential Forest Ecotourism in Suligi Hill, Riau Province, Indonesia.

Abstract

This study aimed to identify and analysed forest ecotourism objects in Suligi Hill, Kecamatan Kabun, Rokan Hulu. Indonesia. The locations and respondents was nominated by using purposive sampling method. Respondents consisted of local people, tourists, tourism businesses, and stakeholders. The collected data was associated with the concept of 4A (attraction, amenity, accessibility, and ancillary service) and SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity and threat) analysed, WTA (willing to accept) and WTP (willing to pay), and descriptive potential analysis ecotourism economy. Ecotourism in Suligi Hill categorised as adventure, conservation and education tourism. Some ecotourism objects were named as; Suligi Hill, Puti Maifat Peak, Ranah Peak, Sikubin Waterfall, Dayang Baso Waterfall, Tirtan Waterfall, Macan Cave, and Garuda Cave. Suligi Hill is potential to develop as forest ecotourism area. It is necessary to improve the facilities and infrastructure access to each place of the ecotourism object. Ecotourism management must involve professionals as the main actors and then supported by local ecotourism actors.