Arahan Pengembangan Taman Wisata Goa Selomangleng Kecamatan Mojoroto Kota Kediri

Abstract

The East Java province in Indonesia preserves many remnants of ancient kingdoms. Historically, Kediri has been known since ancient times as the former Kingdom of Kediri, which was a fragment of the Kingdom of Airlangga. These historical remnants have the potential to become tourist attractions and enhance the appeal of Kediri. Based on the Spatial Planning Plan of Kediri City 2011-2030, one of the tourism potentials in Kediri is Selomangleng Cave and Airlangga Museum. However, based on visitor data from 2015 to 2022, Selomangleng Cave Tourism Park has experienced a decline in the number of visitors over the years. The decreasing quality of the attractiveness of a tourist destination will have an impact on tourist visits because tourist attractiveness is a determining factor in the interest or motivation of tourists to visit. This research utilizes a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques to generate accurate data. The research method used is descriptive analysis, aiming to identify the existing conditions of Selomangleng Cave Tourism Park based on the 4A components (attraction, amenity, accessibility, ancillary). Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) analysis is used to determine the priority factors for the development of Selomangleng Cave Tourism Park using Expert Choice 11 software. Triangulation analysis is conducted to determine the direction of the development of Selomangleng Cave Tourism Park. The research results indicate that the priority factors for development and the directions are focused on transportation modes, toilets, museums, and information centers. It is expected that this research will serve as input to the Kediri City Government regarding the need for the preservation of tourist sites in the future and the need for private investors to undertake the development of Selomangleng Cave Tourism Park.