Analysis of Economic Growth in the Regional Area of Halal Beachs of Kura-Kura in East Lombok District

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the Analysis of Economic Growth in the Regional Tourism Area Halal Beach Turtles in East Lombok regency. The method used in this research is descriptive research using Qualitative approach. How to take informants in this study using Purposive Sampling. The results were processed using hierarchical process analytical techniques (AHP) with relevant government informants and community (stakeholders). Based on the results of research that in 2013 the number of tourists visiting tourist attractions in District Jerowaru East Lombok has decreased as many as 11,256 people or with a growth rate of -8.42 per cent earlier in 2012 as many as 12.292 people or with growth rates amounted to 138.72 percent. Furthermore, the magnitude of GRDP per capita in Jerowaru Sub-district, East Lombok Regency for the last ten years continued to decline. Based on interviews with several stakeholders priority policy is considered in decision making in connection with the economic growth of turtle beach tourism area in East Lombok. Three alternative policy priorities are: (1) Building a Formal Institution related to Halal tourism area, (2) Involving people in tourism sector, (3) Inviting people to create local wisdom.

Keywords: Growth, Economy, Beach Turtles