Pengembangan Potensi Pantai Glagah sebagai Lokawisata Unggulan di Kabupaten Kulon Progo

Abstract

Glagah Beach is one of the tourist attractions in Kulon Progo Regency which has the highest number of touristsHowever, there are still several problems in developing the tourism potential of Glagah Beach, namely the lack of adequate facilities, the lack of sports tourism on Glagah Beach, and the maintenance of tourism on Glagah Beach is still not optimal. The purpose of this research is to identify the tourism potential of Glagah Beach as a leading tourist spot in Kulon Progo Regency. In this study using a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques through library research in the form of research documents, journal publications, and website government. The results of the study concluded that the potential of Glagah Beach is not only natural resources, but also social, economic and cultural potential. Supporting factors in the development of tourism potential at Glagah Beach consist of culinary tourism and cultural tourism. While the inhibiting factors in the development of tourism potential at Glagah Beach are the lack of public awareness, the creation of slum beaches due to unmaintained facilities, and the provision of inadequate facilities. Therefore, the strong commitment from various parties through good collaboration from the government, private sector, NGOs, and the community are important to increase the potential of Glagah Beach.