Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Aceh Barat merupakan salah satu kabupaten yang terletak di provinsi Aceh serta memiliki potensi wisata yang besar, terutama objek pariwisata bahari. Namun dalam pengembangannya masih belum berjalan dengan baik dikarenakan infrastruktur dan fasilitas yang kurang memadai, kurangnya promosi, dan belum terlaksananya koordinasi yang efektif antar stakeholder terkait. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis kinerja DISPARPORA Kabupaten Aceh Barat dalam mengembangkan objek wisata bahari sebagai sumber pendapatan asli daerah serta mengidentifikasi hambatan-hambatan dan permasalahan yang dihadapi. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang dilakukan 3 tahap yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan mengambil kesimpulan. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori optimalisasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan wisata bahari di Aceh Barat belum optimal karena kurangnya keseriusan pemerintah. Aksesibilitas dan kolaborasi dengan berbagai pihak berpotensi memperkuat industri pariwisata, meski beberapa lokasi masih memerlukan perbaikan jalan. Pemerintah berperan penting dalam pengembangan akomodasi seperti homestay dengan mempermudah perizinan dan memberikan pelatihan, tetapi implementasi kebijakan ini masih perlu diperbaiki. Atraksi wisata di Aceh Barat layak dikembangkan, dan pemerintah perlu berperan aktif dalam pengembangan infrastruktur budaya serta promosi destinasi wisata. Kegiatan pariwisata meningkatkan ekonomi dan PAD, serta menciptakan lapangan pekerjaan. Pemerintah juga berupaya mengatur kegiatan wisata melalui regulasi. Fasilitas wisata bahari masih kurang memadai, sehingga perlu peningkatan fasilitas seperti sanitasi, MCK, dan tempat sampah. Hambatan utama adalah kurangnya kesadaran dan pemahaman masyarakat, fasilitas yang tidak memadai, serta kurangnya sinergi antara pemerintah, stakeholder, swasta, pelaku wisata, ahli lingkungan, dan masyarakat. Diharapkan Pemerintah Aceh Barat dapat memfasilitasi kolaborasi yang lebih aktif antara berbagai pihak terkait dalam pengembangan wisata bahari. Hal ini dapat mencakup penyelenggaraan forum-forum diskusi atau pertemuan berkala antara pemerintah, bisnis pariwisata, komunitas lokal, akademisi, jurnalis dan masyarakat.
Kata kunci: Optimalisasi, Pariwisata, PAD, Disparpora, Kabupaten Aceh Barat

West Aceh is one of the districts located in Aceh province and has great tourism potential, especially marine tourism objects. However, its development is still not going well due to inadequate infrastructure and facilities, lack of promotion, and effective coordination between relevant stakeholders. The aim of this research is to analyze the performance of DISPARPORA West Aceh Regency in developing marine tourism objects as a source of local income and identify the obstacles and problems faced. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique was carried out in three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The theory used is optimization theory. The research results indicate that the development of marine tourism in West Aceh has not been optimal due to a lack of government seriousness. Accessibility and collaboration with various parties have the potential to strengthen the tourism industry, although some locations still require road improvements. The government plays an important role in developing accommodations such as homestays by facilitating permits and providing training, but the implementation of this policy still needs improvement. Tourist attractions in West Aceh are worth developing, and the government needs to play an active role in developing cultural infrastructure and promoting destinations. Tourism activities boost the economy and regional original revenue, as well as create jobs. The government also strives to regulate tourism activities through regulations. Marine tourism facilities are still inadequate, so it is necessary to improve facilities such as sanitation, restrooms, and trash bins. The main obstacles are the lack of community awareness and understanding, inadequate facilities, and the lack of synergy between the government, stakeholders, the private sector, tourism actors, environmental experts, and the community. It is hoped that the West Aceh Government can facilitate more active collaboration between various related parties in developing marine tourism. This can include organizing discussion forums or regular meetings between the government, tourism businesses, local communities, academics, journalists, and the community. Keywords: Optimization, Tourism, PAD, Disparpora, West Aceh Regency