BATU RESORT DESIGN WITH ECOTOURISM CONCEPT IN BATU KARAS

• Main Author: Barteline Permana, Zoya
• Format: Final Project
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/66049
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Batu Karas is one of the marine tourism objects in Indonesia, with abundant natural resources and an attraction for tourists from abroad. Located in Cijulang, Ciamis Regency in West Java Province which has strong natural potential, it can be used as a tourist attraction. This area is located in Cijulang which has a coastal plain with views of Pangandaran Bay and has various natural resources such as Green Canyon, Mangrove Forest, but tourists are still less visible in this area. Indonesia's natural and cultural wealth must be preserved through various efforts, one of which is the ecotourism trend, namely tourism that focuses on nature conservation. The lack of adequate lodging facilities for tourists when traveling to Batu Karas is one of the obstacles. By designing adequate resort facilities and providing experiences for tourists is one way to increase tourist visits to Batu Karas. The research method was carried out by collecting literature review data, comparative studies of similar facilities, interviews and field observation studies. The hope of designing this resort facility is that the designer tries to solve problems that can increase tourists in Batu Karas with the concept of a resort that is close to nature, an environmentally friendly innovation approach, and provides a stay experience with an environmentally friendly lifestyle as a form of tourist attraction.