Journal of Tourism and Creativity Vol. 10 No. 1 2026 - P-ISSN: 2549-483X E-ISSN: 2716-5159
The Economic Impact of Baturraden Tourist Attraction For The Community in Karangmangu Village, Baturraden District, Banyumas Region
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Arina Nindyar Saraswati
Tourism Program, Tidar University, Magelang, Indonesia
Hardiman
Tourism Program, Tidar University, Magelang, Indonesia
Atika Nur Hidayah
Tourism Program, Tidar University, Magelang, Indonesia
Andreas Yogi Prasetyo
Tourism Program, Tidar University, Magelang, Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.19184/jtc.v10i1.60006
ABSTRACT
Baturraden Tourism Park is a prominent natural tourist destination located in Karangmangu Village, Baturraden District, Banyumas Regency. This attraction has gained recognition as a leading destination, supported by numerous achievements over the past decade. Among these accomplishments are first place in the Sapta Pesona application competition and second place in the Anugerah Pesona Indonesia awards. The attractiveness of Baturraden lies in its diverse tourism offerings, including scenic views at the foothills of Mount Slamet, beautiful waterfalls, Pancuran Telu and Pancuran Pitu hot springs, a suspension bridge, the Baturraden Natural Theater, and recreational facilities such as swimming pools. Based on tourism statistics in Banyumas Regency, Baturraden Tourism Park consistently ranks as the most visited destination. This study aims to analyze the impacts of Baturraden Tourism Park on the local community of Karangmangu Village, which functions as a tourism buffer zone. The research focuses on economic, social, and cultural aspects, using observation, interviews, and literature review as data collection methods. The identified impacts are classified into positive and negative categories experienced by the community. The findings indicate that the presence of Baturraden Tourism Park has significantly influenced the economic conditions of the Karangmangu community. Positive impacts include increased economic activity, higher community income, reduced unemployment, improved awareness of formal education, and enhanced community creativity. However, negative impacts are also evident, such as economic instability during disease outbreaks that affect tourism activities. Overall, these impacts are clearly felt by the local community. Based on these findings, a community-based management strategy has been developed to address the economic, social, and cultural impacts. This strategy includes strengthening community participation, mapping tourism impacts, making informed management decisions, providing education and awareness programs, and conducting regular monitoring and evaluation. This approach is expected to help the community maximize positive impacts while minimizing negative consequences in the future.
Keywords: Baturraden Tourist Attraction, Karangmangu Village, Economic Impact
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