POTENSI WISATA KECAMATAN PONCOL, KABUPATEN MAGETAN

Abstract

Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat (PPKM) yang selalu diperpanjang masa berlakunya, pada level 1-4 pada daerah –daerah tertentu, terhitung 3 Juli 2021 – 6 September 2021. Walaupun demikian pengelola wisata berharap masih beruntung dalam masa pandemi ini, dengan menerapkan protokol kesehatan. Di sisi lain setiap daerah memiliki potensi wisatanya masing-masing, bahkan ada yang memiliki potensi besar namun belum disentuh agar menjadi daya tarik wisata yang mengagumkan. Mengenai potensi wisata, adalah segala sesuatu yang dimiliki oleh daerah tujuan wisata, dan merupakan daya tarik agar orang-orang mau datang berkunjung ke tempat tersebut.Peneliti ingin mengidentifikasi potensi wisata Genilangit yang terdapat di Desa Genilangit Kecamatan Poncol, Kabupaten Magetan, Propinsi Jawa Timur. Dan, Kendala apa saja yang dihadapi dalam mengembangkan potensi pariwisata Genilangit.  Potensi wisata akan dilihat melalui konsep 4A (Attraction, Amenity, Accessibility, Ancilliary).Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengambilan data melalui: wawancara, obsevasi, dokumentasi, dan kepustakaan. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif kualitatif, karena penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan potensi wisata yang ada di daerah Genilangit.Desa Genilangit memiliki potensi wisata. Seperti yang dilihat dari aspek 4A yang pertama yaitu Atraksi. Di objek wisata ini terdapat atraksi wisata baik atraksi alam, maupun buatan, kecuali atraksi budaya. Aksesibilitas menuju objek wisata Genilangit masih  kurang baik seperti ada jalan yang rusak dan berlubang. Kondisi ukuran jalan yang kecil, menyebabkan sulit dilalui apalagi untuk kendaraan bis. Amenity seperti hotel, villa, homestay, cottage, ataupun restoran tidak ada satupun yang berdiri di objek wisata ini, yang ada hanyalah warung-warung kecil dan pemukiman para warga Desa Genilangit. Pelayanan tambahan seperti Tourist Information Center (TIC), jasa pemandu, atau lembaga kepariwisataan lainnya juga belum tersedia di Desa Genilangit ini, kecuali pengandalkan sarana informasi instagram, web,  dan dari mulut ke mulut. Kendala yang dihadapi oleh objek wisata Genilangit ialah selain belum adanya pengelolaan maksimal potensi wisata, masih tersedia kurang lebih 10Ha lahan yang belum dimanfaatkan untuk objek wisata serta Sumber Daya Manusianya (SDM) masih sangat minim karena rata-rata tingkat pendidikan kurang tinggi sehingga kurang terlalu peduli dengan adanya kegiatan pariwisata sedangkan rata-rata pekerjaan mereka adalah petani.

Kata kunci: Genilangit, Potensi wisata, dan Attraction, Amenity, Accessibility, Ancilliary

TOURISM POTENTIAL IN PONCOL DISTRICT, MAGETAN REGENCY

The implementation of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) which is always extended, at levels 1-4 in certain areas, starting July 3, 2021 - September 6, 2021. However, tourism managers hope that they are still lucky during this pandemic, by implementing health protocols. On the other hand, each region has its own tourism potential, some even have great potential but have not been touched to become an amazing tourist attraction. Regarding tourism potential, it is everything that is owned by a tourist destination, and is an attraction so that people want to come to visit the place.Researchers want to identify the potential of Genilangit tourism in Genilangit Village, Poncol District, Magetan Regency, East Java Province. And, what are the obstacles faced in developing the tourism potential of Genilangit. Tourism potential will be seen through the 4A concept (Attraction, Amenity, Accessibility, Ancilliary).This study uses data collection methods through: interviews, observations, documentation, and literature. The data analysis used in this study is a qualitative descriptive analysis, because this study aims to describe the tourism potential in the Genilangit area.Genilangit village has tourism potential. As seen from the first 4A aspect, namely Attractions. In this tourist attraction, there are tourist attractions, both natural and artificial, except for cultural attractions.Accessibility to the Genilangit tourist attraction is still not good, such as damaged roads and potholes. The condition of the small size of the road makes it difficult to pass, especially for buses. There are no amenities such as hotels, villas, homestays, cottages, or restaurants in this tourist attraction, there are only small stalls and settlements for the residents of Genilangit Village. Additional services such as the Tourist Information Center (TIC), guide services, or other tourism institutions are also not yet available in this Genilangit Village, except for relying on information facilities on Instagram, the web, and word of mouth. The obstacle faced by the Genilangit tourist attraction is that in addition to the absence of maximum management of tourism potential, there are still approximately 10 hectares of land that has not been utilized for tourism objects and the Human Resources (HR) is still very minimal because the average level of education is not high enough to care less. with tourism activities while their average occupation is farmers.

Keywords : Genilangit, Tourism potential, and Attraction, Amenity, Accessibility, Ancilliary