Hasil Plagiasi Isna Fitria -KOMITMEN PEMERINTAH DAERAH DALAM PENGEMBANGAN EKOWISATA DI KABUPATEN SIDOARJO

The purpose of this study is to describe the commitment of local governments in developing ecotourism. The research approach uses qualitative research with descriptive types. Data obtained from observation, interviews and documentation. Determination of informants using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using the Miles & Huberman interactive model. The results showed that Sidoarjo Regency Government (PKS) had a commitment to develop ecotourism in three dimensions. The first dimension of affective committees shows the strong will of PKS and consistently believes in the natural values of environmental issues by creating conservation lands and community development on the benefits of mangroves. Second, PKS normative commitment consistently acts in the form of planting 200,000 mangrove seedlings per year despite lack of maintenance in the Tlocor area which is claimed to be a mangrove tourist destination so that it becomes seedy and dirty resulting in quiet visitors. Third, continuance commitment PKS maintains the sustainability of ecotourism development by always coordinating between institutions in realizing ecotourism even though it has not been able to boost ecotourism development. Conclusion: PKS through related institutions tries to show commitment in ecotourism development but not yet optimal because of limited resources. For this reason, collaborative collaborative collaboration involves stakeholders, namely the Regional Government, the private sector (especially tourism developers) and the community in developing ecotourism areas using strategic management so that they can achieve results according to plan