A Qualitative System Dynamic Modelling on Sustainable Tourism Development (Case Study: Depok Beach at Bantul Regency)

Depok beach is a tourism destination located in Yogyakarta's south coastal area with its unique attractions. The tourism development at Depok beach finds some problems, especially on tourism sustainability. This research tried to model a system for managing Depok beach as a sustainable tourist attraction. System dynamics were used for modeling the management strategy. The data of this study were gathered by doing observation and in-depth interviews with related stakeholders. This research found that the Depok beach management model is a complex system consisting of social, economic, and ecological subsystems. The management system of Depok beach was quite nice, even one environmental aspect, which is waste management was not fully appropriate. Locals waste management was done traditionally, neglecting any ecological problems that may be occurred. The optimization of Depok beach management might be achieved by strengthening the waste management system.

Lovina Beach landscape design in Buleleng Regency Bali based on landscape engineering

Lovina Beach is a famous tourist attraction on the northern island of Bali. This beach is somewhat unique because it has an exciting dolphin viewing attraction. However, some lack elements on-site reduce the value of beach tourism, such as unattractive design, many idle facilities, empty spaces, and puddle. This study aims to analyze and redesign the beach based on landscape engineering to overcome sustainability. The design stage consists of project acceptance, research and analysis, design, and construction drawings combined with the scoring system of the hydro-oceanographic analysis. The analysis aimed to identify the value of coastal vulnerability indexes. The results of this study are site plan concepts, perspective drawings, cut images, planting plans, and detailed engineering designs, which is formed on the results of analysis and synthesis, and preferences score. The design of this coastal waterscape will be used as a recommendation to the beach management.

Assessment of the Influence of Beach Management Units on Fisheries Governance in Migingo Island, Kenya

Beach Management Units (BMUs) in Kenya were established to ensure sustainable utilization and management of the fishery resource. BMUs as co-management institutions were conceptualized after the failed state-controlled fisheries management. Sustainable management by the BMUs has however not been realized, years after the institution’s inception. The study aimed to assess the management of Migingo BMUs; establish the effects of management of BMUs on the implementation of the regulations; and assess the implementation of regulations with regards to fish stocks. The study was done in Migingo Island, Lake Victoria which borders Kenya and Uganda. Data was collected from the BMU committee members and stakeholders at the fish landing site along the island’s shores. This was done through a questionnaire based survey; semi structured interviews from key informants and; focus discussion groups. Results revealed that the three out of seven functions were performed satisfactorily by the Migingo BMU. These were revenue collection, confiscation of illegal gears and arrest of offenders, as depicted by the satisfaction of respondents at 42%, 38%, and 68%, respectively. The other functions - conducting meetings, patrol of the lake, formulation of bylaws and inventory keeping had poor performance. Migingo’s BMU structure was found to be wanting as it lacked the assembly branch. Implementation of regulations by the BMU faced various challenges; lack of support from the government, inadequate funds and equipment and inadequate knowledge to operate its functions. This study shows that BMUs are viable institutions however the poor structure and management of Migingo’s BMU along with the challenges faced in implementing the stipulated regulations led to its ineffectiveness. Capacity building is therefore needed on the BMU’s management and governance at large, provision of relevant skills, equipment and funds and improved support from the government for the BMU to be efficient and effective.