Household Characteristics of Eco-tourism and Impact on Poverty Alleviation (study in Lubuk Beringin Village, Bungo District)
Aminah(a*), Khusnul Ashar(b), Susilo(b), and Putu Mahardika Adi S.(b)
a) Mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Brawijaya
*ammyaminah1210[at]yahoo.co.id
b) Dosen Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Brawijaya
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of household characteristics on ecotourism and its impact on poverty alleviation in Lubuk Beringin Village. Ecotourism development is one of the keys to economic improvement towards poverty alleviation. The methodology used in this study is descriptive quantitative with a survey method approach. The characteristics of households have a large impact on the development of ecotourism and poverty alleviation. Gender of the head of the household is an important aspect of the development of ecotourism and poverty alleviation.The average of the asset, health, and education of household members become the assets for the ecotourism development, however, the household size, dependency ratio, and employer also provides an important influence on the development. The research hypothesis are 1. There is a significant influence of household characteristics on ecotourism; 2. There is a significant influence of household characteristics on poverty alleviation; 3. There is a significant influence of household characteristics through ecotourism on poverty alleviation. The implications of this study can be used as a basic consideration for local government or private sector for the ecotourism development as one of the programs on poverty alleviation in Lubuk Beringin Village.
Keywords: Eco-tourism, regional characteristic, poverty alleviation
Topic: Human Capital Development Strategies