The Concept of Education Tourism In The Germanggis Camp Area In Improving The Welfare Of The Karangtengah Society

Abstract

Objective: To find out the role of the manager, attractiveness and community responses regarding the Germanggis Camp Area in Karangtengah Cilongok Village. Method: This research is a qualitative descriptive study. Data collection techniques obtained through observation, documentation and interviews. Informants are determined by purposive sampling technique for managers, communities and visitors. The interactive analysis model of Miles and Huberman was used to analyze the data. To test its validity with data triangulation. Results: The results showed that the Germanggis Camp Area (CAG) had a positive impact on the community of Karangtengah village and its surroundings . It can be concluded that 1) The role of the CAG manager; introducing Karangtengah village, Cilongok sub-district to many people from various regions, increasing local and foreign tourist visits, adding children's playground facilities, increasing cooperation with village government and local residents, 2) The attractiveness of CAG; adequate facilities, infrastructure and supporting facilities for CAG as a nature tourism with a fun education concept, is complete and adequate, besides that the CAG route is varied and can foster a sense of gratitude for God's creation, 3) Community response; support, feel benefited, and improve the economy, the natural location around is still sustainable, as well as organized and orderly with the existence of CAG.