Pengembangan Kemenuh Monkey River Sebagai Daya Tarik Wisata Alam Berbasis Tri Hita Karana Di Desa Kemenuh, Kabupaten Giayar

Abstract

Kemenuh Monkey River implements the Tri Hita Karana concept by emphasizing the harmony between humans, God, and the environment, utilizing long-tailed monkeys, a shady forest, and the Petanu River as its main nature tourism attractions. This qualitative descriptive study uses Tourism Component Theory 6A and Tourism Management Theory to examine the destination's potential, driving and inhibiting factors, and development. The results show significant potential supported by the 6A components (diverse attractions, accessibility, facilities, and ancillary services), offering activities like nature exploration, animal interaction, and spiritual melukat rituals. While development is driven by attraction diversity, a strategic location, and good facilities, it is inhibited by external environmental issues, restricted area access, low employee foreign language proficiency, dynamic animal behavior, and low interest in tour packages due to tourists' time constraints. Ultimately, the development is carried out in a directional and sustainable manner through core management functions (planning, organizing, mobilizing, supervising, and motivation), positively impacting tourist satisfaction; however, more adaptive efforts are required to optimize its potential while balancing economic, social, and environmental aspects.