The Impact of Waste Management on Tourism Sustainability in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency in 2019

Abstract

As the leading tourism destination for premium class, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) continues to improve. Starting from the infrastructure development that continues to accelerate to the issue of waste management. The main focus of the waste problem in Labuan Bajo, namely, beaches and road reclamation. Garbage is still being dumped carelessly by residents and business actors domiciled in the vicinity of tourist sites. This study the perceptions of the Impact of Waste Management on Tourism Sustainability in Labuan Bajo have been studied in terms of ecological aspects. The data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. Primary data were collected through direct interviews with selected respondents and experts, as well as observations at the research location. Methods of data collection are carried out through interviews, discussions, questionnaires, and field surveys. Meanwhile, secondary data was collected from various sources including, data from the District and Provincial BPS, the Tourism Office, Bappeda, DLH Deperindag and, the Cooperative Office in West Manggarai Regency. The results of data analysis using ordination and leverage analysis prove that tourism development in this area still requires more intensive intervention in the ecological dimension. The sustainability status of tourism in terms of environmental management in Labuan Bajo is in reasonably sustainable condition.

Evaluation of Waste Management for Ecotourism Development: A Case Study of Goa Rangko, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

“…In developing a waste management system and selecting the appropriate processing technology, accurate and reliable data regarding the composition and generation of waste is required. The average amount of household waste generation is 2.49 liters/person/ day or 0.29 kg/ person/ day (Leha et al, 2021). Meanwhile, the waste in Labuan Bajo City is dominated by organic waste in food waste which reaches 33.64% of the total waste generation (Leha et al, 2021).…”

“…The average amount of household waste generation is 2.49 liters/person/ day or 0.29 kg/ person/ day (Leha et al, 2021). Meanwhile, the waste in Labuan Bajo City is dominated by organic waste in food waste which reaches 33.64% of the total waste generation (Leha et al, 2021). Paper waste, with the second largest composition from the household sector, can be sold at 16.97% (Leha et al, 2021).…”

“…Meanwhile, the waste in Labuan Bajo City is dominated by organic waste in food waste which reaches 33.64% of the total waste generation (Leha et al, 2021). Paper waste, with the second largest composition from the household sector, can be sold at 16.97% (Leha et al, 2021). However, physical, geographical, sociocultural, economic, and political factors can affect the composition and generation of waste (Masjhoer 2017, Yulianto and Susanto 2020, Tchobanoglous and Vigil 1993.…”

“…However, the rapid development of tourism infrastructure also requires proper waste management facilities. Despite various approaches by the government, such as hotel and restaurant tax regulation, significant impacts on waste management have yet to be achieved (Leha et al, 2021). This research is important for improving ecotourism in Goa Rangko because it focuses on the optimization of waste management in the area.…”