MISSION

Collect and disseminate data, information and knowledge in the field of sustainable tourism for academics and decision makers in the public and private sectors in Indonesia
Report regularly the observatory monitoring result on an annual basis and disseminate the information to other destination in the world
Support the sustainable tourism area of expertise both academic and professional, through the development of formal and non-formal education
Extended Preliminary Study/Report of P-P2Par ITB as STO in Batukaras Village
Create awareness and provide the widest opportunity for local communities in destination to develop knowledge and skills in the field of sustainable tourism to stimulate community participation
Facilitate and coordinate networking among observatories in Indonesia
Provide recommendation for the improvement of the methodological framework of the UNWTO sustainable tourism indicator through accumulated experience of monitoring the various unique destination in Indonesia

CURRENT MONITORING PROCESSES

Current monitoring process in Batukaras Village is Socialization of Sustainable Tourism Observatory to local stakeholder, attended by Local Tourism Authority of Pangandaran Regency, Local Technical Unit of Tourism Authority in Cijulang District, Headman of Batukaras Village, Cijulang Sub-district Police Command, Military Headquarter at Village level, Kompepar Batukaras (Local Community Organization related to tourism), Kompepar Green Canyon and Batukaras Clear (Local Community related to Cleanliness of Batukaras Beach).

KEY MONITORING AREAS

Local satisfaction with tourism
Employment
Tourism seasonality
Community and destination economic benefits
Solid waste management

DID YOU KNOW...

In Batukaras Beach, there is a weekly programme called “Friday Clean” (Jumat Bersih in Bahasa Indinesia), whereas many locals and other stakeholder in Batukaras participate to keep the beach clean from the rubbish.