The Impact of Direct Expenditures of Diving Tourism Towards The Economy of Coastal Balinese

  • I Wayan Suardana Tourism and Travel Industry Faculty of Tourism, Udayana University
  • Saroyeni Piartini Accounting Major Faculty of Economics, Udayana University
  • Ni Made Ariani Diploma IV Tourism Faculty of Tourism, Udayana University

Abstract




This research illustrates the extent of correlation between the local economy and marine ecosystem services. Apart from being recreational destinations oriented to the economy, Tulamben and Pemuteran are places where coral reefs ecosystem grows and develops. Hence, it needs to be properly conserved. This study found the estimated number of tourists who dive and snorkel in these two areas, it reaches 297.752 per year, with actual annual expenditures amount to US$ 283.2 million. The economic impact of the whole diving tourism in Tulamben and Pemuteran approximately ranges from US$ 396.4 million to US$ 1.059.7 million per year. The high economic value achieved by the government and the local communities as a whole indicates a significant increase of diving activities in both areas. This result suggests that local economy and marine ecosystem services are closely related. However, tourism and the perception aroused about the environmental issues and values not only provide opportunities for macro business improvement but also pose a threat to the sustainability of the underwater ecosystem.




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Published
2017-09-29
How to Cite
SUARDANA, I Wayan; PIARTINI, Saroyeni; ARIANI, Ni Made. The Impact of Direct Expenditures of Diving Tourism Towards The Economy of Coastal Balinese. Udayana Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 2, p. 157-162, sep. 2017. ISSN 2621-9107. Available at: <https://ojs.unud.ac.id/index.php/ujossh/article/view/35794>. Date accessed: 22 nov. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.24843/UJoSSH.2017.v01.i02.p06.