POTENTIAL FOR EDUCATIONAL TOURISM ON

THE SOUTH COAST OF MALANG

Mardiansyah Baihachi
Trunojoyo University

OUTLINE
I. Introduction
A. The potential of the tourism sector which has an important role in maintaining the
sustainability of the regional economy.
B. Opportunity and potential for Indonesian marine tourism at this time is growing, it
happened to Sendang Biru beach in south malang.

II. Body
A. Development of educational tourism in Sendang Biru beach. This development
was done to improve economy in the malang region, especially in the area around
Sendang Biru beach.
B. Development of mangrove conservation as educational tourism at Clungup
beach.
C. Sendang Biru beach is a center for fish auctions (TPI) for local fishermen to fulfill
their daily needs.

III. Conclusion
A. Edutourism is a program or concept of tourism that combines tourism and
education. Sendang Biru beach can be used for educational tours.
B. CMC (Clungup Mangrove Conservation) conservation tourism which is predicted
to attract many visitors. Mangrove education tours can make local residents
aware of the importance of mangrove for the sustainability of marine life and
coastal areas.
C. TPI is the result of government procurement for the use of areas that the city
government may not pay attention to.
ESSAY

The tourism sector is a leading potential in efforts to develop the wealth of an area.
Tourism in an industry in itself which has an important role in the sustainability of the
regional economy, especially for residents around the tourist area. As reported by Ridhoi
(2020), the tourism sector can create job opportunities for the people around the tourist
attraction. This can be proven by the emergence of various microeconomics, such as
souvenir sales, snack sales, and other businesses. The development of the tourism
sector in a country will be interesting other sectors to develop because their products are
needed to support the sustainability of the tourism industry, such as the agricultural
sector, animal husbandry, plantation, opportunity improvement employment and other
sectors.
Opportunities and potential for Indonesian marine tourism at this time growing.
Although it is not yet fully an advantage for Indonesia’s competitive advantage that can
provide major contribution to the national economy. The same thing also happened to
Sendang Biru beach, a beach that has great economic and natural potential but has not
been fully utilized by humans Malang Regency Government, even the people in Sendang
Biru itself. In the southern Malang area there are also several rows of beaches that
presents its natural beauty, one of which is Sendang Biru beach. Sendang Biru beach
has long been known as a tourist spot long before the emergence of the other coastal
tourist attractions such as Watu Leter beach, Bengkung Stone, China Cave, Teluk
Asmara and other tourist destination. In opposite Sendang Biru beach there is a beautiful
island for the area conservation, namely Sempu Island. The island’s ecosystem is
preserved out of human reach.
As reported by Ridhoi (2020), Edutourism is a program or concept of tourism that
combines tourism and education. This educational tour can be in the form of historical
places, natural attractions or places that have a story or origin of formation. Sendang Biru
beach can be used for educational tours because its nature has not been polluted from
waste or factory waste. The blue spring beach is also used as a means to improve the
economy in the surrounding area. Activities carried out can be in the form of boat rentals,
selling souvenirs, selling smoked fish and selling both traditional and modern food. The
increase in the blue spring area needs to be improved again in order to increase the
number of visitors who come and also improve the economy of the local residents. As
stated by Linda (2020), the number of visitors is very influential in increasing the economy
in tourism areas.
As reported by Musalima (2021), The addition of mangrove educational tours was
also added so that educational tours on the Clungup beach were added. The purpose of
planting mangroves on the beach is to prevent soil erosion in the Clungup beach area. In
addition to functioning as an educational tour, mangrove planting on the Clungup beach
also aims to prevents abrasion, prevent the reduction of marine life and prevent damage
to the beach which can reduce the value of the beauty of the beach. Mangrove education
tours can also make local residents aware of the importance of mangroves for the
sustainability of marine life and coastal areas. CMC (Clungup Mangrove Conservation)
conservation tourism which is predicted to attract many visitors because this tour must be
taken on a trail for approximately 40 to 60 minutes by foot to get to the existing beaches.
Even though it is an educational tour, CMC still prioritize the conservation aspect rather
than educational tourism. On this tour there is also a monitoring post that aims to check
visitors’ belongings so they can be responsible for the garbage they carry. Visitor
restrictions are also carried out, namely by as many as 100 visitors every day by ordering
tickets. Visitors who do not book tickets can also come directly to the Clungup beach
resort by paying 10,000 and the money is used to buy mangrove seedlings.

As stated by Ridhoi (2020), TPI is the result of government procurement for the
use of areas that the city government may not pay attention to. Local governments are
very responsible for the rejuvenation of places supporting fish auctions in particular. At
first, long before there was a local government regulation, the local community had held
their own fishing trip. The first time there was a fish auction place in the late 70's to early
80's, but the inauguration of the fish auction place was inaugurated on May 22, 1990. In
85 the poor regent was visiting Sendang Biru. Then the tribal chiefs were directed to
Pondokdadap when there was still a small TPI not as big as it is now. Every year funds
from the local government go down to rejuvenating the local TPI area. Gradually the new
local government lowered regulations. Before the government participated in managing
the fish auction, the local TPI was managed by the KUD.

In conclusion, this educational tour can be in the form of historical places, natural
attractions or places that have a story or origin of formation. Sendang Biru beach can be
used for educational tours because its nature has not been polluted from waste or factory
waste. The addition of mangrove educational tours was also added so that educational
tours on the Clungup beach were added. In addition to functioning as an educational
tour, mangrove planting on the Clungup beach also aims to prevents abrasion, prevent
the reduction of marine life and prevent damage to the beach which can reduce the value
of the beauty of the beach. Every year funds from the local government go down to
rejuvenating the local TPI area. Gradually the new local government lowered
regulations. Before the government participated in managing the fish auction, the local
TPI was managed by the KUD.

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