PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PENGEMBANGAN KAWASAN WISATA DI DESA KERTAWANGI, CISARUA KABUPATEN BANDUNG BARAT

Abstract

Basically tourism development is inseparable from the role of the local community. The community support and participation are needed for the development of a tourist area and tourist attraction. This research was conducted in the tourist area of Kertawangi Village, Cisarua, West Bandung Regency. The purpose of this study was to determine the development of tourist areas in Kertawangi Village and community perceptions of the development of a tourist area. That development, tourist areas that offer tourist attraction certainly need aspects in its development. These aspects are by developing activities and attractiveness of time, transportation, accommodation, institutional elements, infrastructure, and tourism facilities. In addition to development, progress and welfare of the community is a determinant of a good perception of the community. The researcher used a mix method through qualitative methods as primary methods and quantitative methods as secondary methods. The results of the study show that the development of tourist areas in Kertawangi Village has been going well, it is seen from various aspects that have been studied through observation and interviews. Community perceptions of tourist areas around their area of residence have also been good, seen from the increasing the community income and business opportunities for the community and increasing employment opportunities.