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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 448, 2023
The 8th International Conference on Energy, Environment, Epidemiology and Information System (ICENIS 2023)
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| Article Number | 03025 | |
| Number of page(s) | 9 | |
| Section | Environment Science | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202344803025 | |
| Published online | 17 November 2023 | |
Case Studies of the Belitong Geopark as a UNESCO Global Geopark: Evaluating Geosites for Geotourism Development
1 Universitas Bangka Belitung, Management Department, 33172 Bangka, Indonesia
2 Universitas Bangka Belitung, Accounting Department, 33172 Bangka, Indonesia
3 Universitas Bangka Belitung, Marine Science Department, 33172 Bangka, Indonesia
* Corresponding author: echo_perdana@ubb.ac.id
Despite Indonesia's abundance of diverse geological features, the country has yet to fully acknowledge and exploit its potential for promoting geotourism. The present study assesses the capacity of a specific geotourism site, namely the Belitong Geopark located in the Belitung archipelago, which attracts a significant number of visitors. In this study, we present a methodology for evaluating the developmental prospects of geotourism locations through the utilization of three distinct forms of analysis. Initially, a quantitative assessment was conducted to determine the numerical worth of diverse attributes of the locations deemed significant for the advancement of geotourism. These characteristics included the added value that non-geotourism features contributed in addition to their scientific, tourism, and conservation values. Tourism can be a major source of income for the local community, but it is important to ensure that it is sustainable and does not damage the environment. The development of geotourism on Belitung Island could be facilitated through a collaborative effort between local communities, governmental bodies, and academic institutions through a private-public partnership.
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