Sport Tourism Potential Analysis of Paragliding at Mount Panten Using MSP+DM Framework

Abstract

Abstract : This study aims to analyze the potential of paragliding tourism attraction at Mount Panten Majalengka as a sports tourism destination. A qualitative approach with a phenomenological design was used in this study. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research informants consisted of 3 sources, namely the head of the management, 1 paragliding athlete, and triangulation sources, namely 1 government representative from the Department of Tourism and Culture (DISPARBUD). Data analysis was carried out thematically with the help of NVivo12 software and using the MSP and DM (Marketability, Sustainability, Participatory, Disaster Mitigation) framework. The results of the study indicate that the beauty of the natural panorama, challenging experiences in paragliding activities, and opportunities for improving the economy of the surrounding community are the main factors that shape the attraction of the destination. However, the development of paragliding tourism still faces several obstacles, such as limited management, less than optimal promotion, and infrastructure support that still needs to be improved. Therefore, collaboration and synergy between managers, the government, and the community are important in increasing the number of tourist visits. This researchs contribution lies in comprehensively revealing the relationship between the potential for experiential paragliding tourism and the use of the MSP and DM frameworks in the previously understudied context of Mount Panten, Majalengka. Furthermore, this research offers strategic recommendations based on empirical findings regarding collaborative management between stakeholders as a model for developing sustainable, locally-based sports tourism destinations.

Abstrak : Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis potensi daya tarik wisata paralayang di Gunung Panten Majalengka sebagai destinasi wisata olahraga. Pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain fenomenologi digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Informan penelitian terdiri atas 3 narasumber, yaitu ketua pengelola, 1 atlet paralayang, dan triangulasi sumber yaitu 1 pihak perwakilan pemerintah dari Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan (DISPARBUD). Analisis data dilakukan secara tematik dengan bantuan perangkat lunak NVivo12 dan menggunakan kerangka MSP dan DM (Marketability, Sustainability, Participatory, Disaster Mitigation). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keindahan panorama alam, pengalaman menantang dalam aktivitas paralayang, serta peluang peningkatan ekonomi masyarakat sekitar menjadi faktor utama yang membentuk daya tarik destinasi. Namun, pengembangan wisata paralayang masih menghadapi sejumlah kendala, seperti keterbatasan pengelolaan, promosi yang belum optimal, serta dukungan infrastruktur yang masih perlu ditingkatkan. Oleh karena itu, kolaborasi dan sinergi antara pengelola, pemerintah, dan masyarakat menjadi penting dalam meningkatkan jumlah kunjungan wisatawan. Kontribusi penelitian ini terletak pada pengungkapan secara komprehensif keterkaitan antara potensi wisata olahraga paralayang berbasis pengalaman dengan penggunaan kerangka MSP dan DM dalam konteks destinasi Gunung Panten Majalengka yang belum banyak dikaji sebelumnya. Selain itu, penelitian ini menawarkan rekomendasi strategis berbasis temuan empiris mengenai pengelolaan kolaboratif antara pemangku kepentingan sebagai model pengembangan destinasi wisata olahraga berbasis potensi lokal yang berkelanjutan.