Domestic Tourists Perception Towards the Object Quality and Fascination of Manikin Beach in Kupang Regency

Abstract

This study aims to find out the perception of domestic tourists on the fascination of Manikin Beach in Kupang regency. The total number of respondents who involve in this study are 100 respondents, the technique of sampling is using non probability sampling. The respondents are 38 males and 62 females. Mostly they are staying in Kupang. This quantitative study is using survey over tourists and spreading questionnaires. Data analysis of this study is using Likert scale technique, commonly used to measure behaviour, opinion, and perception. The result of this study shows that the tourist perception on Manikin Beach's quality and fascination in Kupang regency is poor based on its attraction, accommodation, accessibility, the government is still giving less attention to building supporting facilities, and the society who are living around Manikin beach are less aware with the business opportunity in tourism and also the lack of society involvement in taking care, maintaining, and cleaning of Manikin Beach and its surroundings.

Bali Quality and Sustainable Tourism Development towards Local Economic Impact

“…Everyone who travels is certainly looking for pleasure through self-actualization. Several things are needed to achieve optimal self-actualization, including accessibility, amenities, and attractions that support tourist travel needs (Reijekumar et al, 2021; Mantolas et al, 2021). Quality tourism must be able to fulfill these things.…”