PERANAN DINAS PARIWISATA KABUPATEN PESISIR SELATAN DALAM PENINGKATAN FASILITAS DAN PENGEMBANGAN DESTINASI WISATA PANTAI CAROCOK PAINAN

Abstract

Carocok Painan Beach is a leading destination in Pesisir Selatan Regency which has natural potential, large economic opportunities, but still found some shortcomings in form limited facilities, less than optimal cleanliness, still lack community and tourist participation. Article 1 Paragraph (3) Republic Indonesia Law Number 10 2009 concerning Tourism. Role Tourism Office as a facilitator, providing facilities and infrastructure, developing tourist destinations. Problem formulation: 1) What is the role Pesisir Selatan Regency Tourism Office in improving facilities and developing tourist destinations at Carocok Painan Beach, 2) What are obstacles faced by Pesisir Selatan Regency Tourism Office in improving facilities, developing tourist destinations at Carocok Painan Beach, 3) What are efforts made by Pesisir Selatan Regency Tourism Office in improving facilities and developing tourist destinations at Carocok Painan Beach. Type of research used is Sociological Law research with data collection techniques through document studies and interviews. Data analysis is carried out using qualitative analysis. Research results: 1) Tourism Office carries out infrastructure development, human resource training, tourism promotion, security, cleanliness supervision. 2) Obstacles faced include budget limitations, inadequate facility maintenance, low public and tourist awareness. 3) Efforts made include improving the destination's image, highlighting uniqueness Carocok Painan Beach, and conducting promotions.