Rural Tourism in the Perspective of Tourism Law (Case Study in Rural Tourism Cibalung Happyland Bogor)

Abstract

This study aims to explain how far rural tourism becomes the tourism industry as one of the special attractions by highlighting the uniqueness of each region. The government through its regulations, especially in efforts to develop the potential of villages especially in the field of tourism. Regional Autonomy Policy can encourage the growth and development of the tourism sector in the regions. Other government policies also encourage regional tourism, with the phenomenon of rural, natural and environment-based tourism. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with formal, sociological and cultural juridical analysis. Using a case study in the rural natural attractions of Cibalung Happyland in Bogor, as one of the natural attractions that are rural. The existence of a tent camping area and agribusiness tourism complements the tourist attractions. The results of the study show that a large part of the visitor community now needs an unspoiled rural atmosphere. A comfortable atmosphere surrounded by a natural environment that is still green, fresh air, with quite simple facilities. This condition has been harmonized with the Tourism Act as a legal umbrella for the tourists and tourism industry entrepreneurs. Important for the future, the need for strong legal protection to tourists from matters related to safety, comfort in travel.