Implementation of Halal-Based Tourism in Twin Lakes Solok District

Abstract

The halal tourism sector is a potential and strategic business sector in supporting the community’s economy, in West Sumatra Province this is supported by the West Sumatra Regional Regulation on the Implementation of Halal Tourism which in determining tourist destinations includes Twin Lakes in Solok district. The aim of this research is to describe the implementation of halal tourism at Kembar Lake in Solok Regency. This research uses a field research framework with a qualitative approach. Primary data was obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. Researchers made observations in the field, as well as conducting interviews with tourist attraction managers, visitors and traders. Secondary data is obtained through reviewing books, journal articles, research reports and other data that is in accordance with the research theme. The data obtained was then analyzed using a qualitative descriptive content analysis method from which conclusions were then drawn. The results of this research show that the implementation of Halal Tourism in Twin Lakes, specifically at Lake Diateh Pier and Panorama Lake Below, has not been implemented well, this is proven by the ignorance of both tourist attraction managers, visitors and traders about the concept of halal tourism. Factors such as inadequate facilities, lack of socialization from the government regarding halal tourism, management are obstacles in developing Halal Twin Lakes tourism so that in this case it has not been implemented well.