SEKUMPUL WATERFALL IN BULELENG AS AN ECOTOURISM TAKES PART TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Abstract

Bali still as a primadona for travelling place. It was said by The Entrepreneur who cares of Bali tourism. The incoming visitors to Bali in 2017 is increasing 44.30 percent (Bali Post. Jan 17). As  the sequence is that, all sectors which take part in the tourism development should develop an ecotourism takes part to support sustainable tourism. This research was aimed to know the activities of Sekumpul Waterfall in Sekumpul Village, Sawan District which has supported sustainable tourism. Data of this research was collected by using direct observation, depth interview, and documentation. The data was obtained from informants who know the object of research such as Mr. I Made Suarta as the Perbekel of Sekumpul Village, The Bendesa Pekraman of Sekumpul, Mr. Ketut Kariawan, Sekeha Teruna Teruni (STT) of Sekumpul Village. After that the data was analyzed descriptively. The result of the research showed that the activities of ecotourism Sekumpul Waterfall in Buleleng gives prosperous to the inhabitants there by getting new job. In other words that the existence of Sekumpul Waterfall could give a positive contribution to economy, social, and environment of Sekumpul Village, Sawan District, as local guide, tukang ojek (motorcycle transport service), ticket counter staff, and parking attendant.