POTENTIAL OF REUSAM ISLAND TO BECOME SHARIA ECOTOURISM AREA

Abstract

This study aims to see the potential and carrying capacity of Reusam Island in accordance with the needs of the ideal Halal ecotourism area in Aceh Jaya, Indonesia. This research is a survey research, the data used in this study consists of primary data and secondary data. Data on the potential of ecotourism, natural resource capacity and the application of Islamic Sharia were obtained through distributing questionnaires to 660 samples. Based on the analysis it was found that the potential carrying capacity of Reusam Island was generally in accordance with the needs of the Halal ecotourism area in Aceh Jaya, including weather changes, efforts to anticipate the high waves and the graceful, the manager of the Reusam Island tourist area took a stand by not carrying out crossings to the island. Support to go to Reusam Island, another problem, the lack of management officers both in terms of quantity and quality. Public response about the capacity of natural resources on the island of Reusam to be used as an ecotourism area, almost all items received positive responses from visitors, except about the coral reefs on the island of Reusam which are used for diving and snorkeling destinations. Public response to the ecotourism potential of Reusam Island received a positive response, except in terms of Government support for the management of the ecotourism area on Reusam Island, most of the endorsers still doubted the commitment of the local government. As for Sharia tourism, all respondents agreed on Reusam Island to be a Sharia ecotourism area.

Keywords

• reusam island
• tourist arrivals
• aceh jaya
• ecotourism
• sharia