Sport tourism in the Seribu Islands area is based on outdoor activities to improve the community's economy through the blue economy concept
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v78.117719Keywords:
Community Involvement, Infrastructure, Natural Beauty, Sport Tourism, SustainabilityAbstract
Introduction: sport tourism in kepulauan seribu had developed as a promising sector that combined natural beauty with recreational activities. however, the sustainability of its growth depended on understanding both tourist satisfaction and managerial challenges.
objective: this study aimed to analyze the factors influencing sport tourism attractiveness and satisfaction in kepulauan seribu, integrating the perspectives of managers and visitors to provide strategic recommendations for sustainable development.
methodology: a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was applied, beginning with quantitative data from 285 respondents through online questionnaires, followed by qualitative semi-structured interviews with key informants. data analysis included descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis, regression testing, and thematic interpretation to triangulate findings.
results: four main factors were identified, namely natural beauty and panorama, infrastructure and public facilities, sports facilities, and sport tourism experiences. regression analysis confirmed that all factors had significant positive effects on tourist satisfaction, with natural beauty as the strongest predictor (β = 0.42). qualitative data emphasized infrastructure limitations and safety issues as persistent challenges.
discussion: the results were consistent with prior tourism studies highlighting the balance between natural attractions, infrastructure readiness, and diverse recreational options. the inclusion of local voices enriched the understanding of sustainability concerns often overlooked in quantitative surveys.
conclusions: it is concluded that sustainable sport tourism in kepulauan seribu can only be achieved through the preservation of natural capital, improved infrastructure, enhanced safety standards, diversification of activities, and active community involvement.
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