Tourism and Development: Land Acquisition, Achievement of Investment and Cultural Change (Case Study Tourism Industry Development in Batu City, Indonesia)
Journal Title: GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites - Year 2018, Vol 21, Issue 1
Abstract
The objective of this study is to explain the impact of tourism development in Batu city, Indonesia. This study used qualitative research method. In collecting the data, the researcher conducted observation and in-depth interviews with some stakeholders in Batu City. This research found that the achievement of investment in Batu City exceeded the target from the targeted Medium Term Plan (RPJMD). Moreover, the regional economic growth reached 8.3%. However, the development of tourism has had an effect on extensive land acquisition. In addition, the spatial planning taking place in Batu city depends on the investors. Consequently, the changes of spatial planning that accommodate the interests of capital influence the changes in the cultural value and mindset of Batu’s society.
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KODIR Abdul
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- DOI 10.30892/gtg.21120-285
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