Strategy for Developing Lake Toba Tourism Potential

Aditiya Pratama Daryana, Vina Gabriella Saragih, Amalia Akita

Abstract


Abstract

Lake Toba has great potential as a national leading tourist destination with extraordinary natural and cultural wealth. However, tourism development in the region still faces various challenges, such as limited infrastructure, lack of empowerment of local communities, and low utilization of digital technology in promotion. This study aims to evaluate the strategy for developing the tourism potential of Lake Toba with a focus on improving the quality of local stakeholders. The approach used was qualitative with a case study method, involving in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and documentation studies of 25 participants. The results of the study show that collaboration between the government, local communities, and the private sector is the key to sustainable tourism development. Infrastructure needs to be improved, cultural preservation must be strengthened, and destination promotion must rely more on digital media. In addition, human resource training and environmental management are important aspects to realize an inclusive and sustainable tourism ecosystem. This study recommends a holistic approach based on cross-sector collaboration to optimize the tourism potential of Lake Toba.

Abstrak

Danau Toba memiliki potensi besar sebagai destinasi wisata unggulan nasional dengan kekayaan alam dan budaya yang luar biasa. Namun, pengembangan pariwisata di kawasan masih menghadapi berbagai tantangan, seperti infrastruktur yang terbatas, kurangnya pemberdayaan masyarakat lokal, dan rendahnya pemanfaatan teknologi digital dalam promosi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi strategi pengembangan potensi pariwisata Danau Toba dengan fokus pada peningkatan kualitas pemangku kepentingan lokal. Pendekatan yang digunakan bersifat kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus, melibatkan wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, dan studi dokumentasi terhadap 25 peserta. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kolaborasi antara pemerintah, masyarakat lokal, dan sektor swasta merupakan kunci pengembangan pariwisata berkelanjutan. Infrastruktur perlu ditingkatkan, pelestarian budaya harus diperkuat, dan promosi destinasi harus lebih mengandalkan media digital. Selain itu, pelatihan sumber daya manusia dan pengelolaan lingkungan menjadi aspek penting untuk mewujudkan ekosistem pariwisata yang inklusif dan berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan pendekatan holistik berbasis kolaborasi lintas sektor untuk mengoptimalkan potensi pariwisata Danau Toba.


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tourism destination

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/jithor.v8i1.79612

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