Potential Of Simeulue Island As A Great Tourism Resort

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POTENTIAL OF SIMEULUE ISLAND AS A GREAT

TOURISM RESORT

A PROPOSAL

BY

MAHYARUDIN SALIM

REG. NO. 102202065

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATERA

FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDIES

DIPLOMA III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM

MEDAN 2013

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Accepted by:

The Board of Examiners in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Diploma III (D-III) of English Study Program, Faculty of Culture Studies, University of Sumatera Utara.

The Examination is held on

Faculty of Culture Studies, University of Sumatera Utara

Dean

Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A.

NIP: 195110131976031001

Board of Examiners

1. Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. ( Head of ESP) 2. Dr.Drs. Ridwan Hanafiah,S.H., M.A. (Supervisor)

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AUTHOR’S DECLARATION

I am, MAHYARUDIN SALIM, declare that I am the sole author of this paper, except where references is made in the text of this paper, this paper contains no material published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by which I have qualified for or awarded another degree. No other persons’ work has been without due acknowledgement in the main text of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of

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Name : MAHYARUDIN SALIM

Title of Paper : POTENTIAL OF SIMEULUE ISLAND AS A GREAT TOURISM RESORT

Qualification : D-III/Ahli Madya Study Program : English

I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the discretion of the Librarian of the Diploma III English Study Program, Faculty of Culture Studies, University of Sumatra Utara on the understanding that users are made aware of their obligation under law of the Republic of Indonesia.

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ABSTRAK

Kertas karya yang berjudul “POTENTIAL OF SIMEULUE ISLAND AS A GREAT TOURISM RESORT”memaparkan tentang keberadaan perkembangan kepariwisataan di Simeulue, khususnya ekowisata di Pulau Simeulue . Pulau Simeulue dikenal dengan daerah kepulauan Aceh dengan kekayaan pantai yang indah, yang merupakan daerah yang strategis bagi para orang asing untuk berselancar. Pulau Simeulue adalah pusat rehabilitas untuk berselancar. Masalah yang di uraikan dalam kertas karya ini adalah bagaimana potensial apa yang dimiliki Pulau Simeulue sebagai ekowisata dan bagaimana strategi Pulau Simeulue sebagai ekowisata. Melalui kertas karya ini penulis berharap, agar pemerintah mampu mengelola objek wisata di Pulau Simeulue dengan sistem bekerja sama dengan masyarakat tanpa mengesampingkan kelestarian alam dan budaya sekitar juga sumberdaya lainnya misalnya pengelolaan objek wisata yang berada di lokasi masyarakat, seharusnya pengelolaan tersebut dikelola oleh pemerintah setempat dan bekerja sama dengan masyarakat agar pengelolaan tersebut maksimal. Teori yang digunakan dalam penulisan kertas karya ini adalah teori- teori pariwisata secara umum. Hasil yang diperoleh dalam penulisan kertas karya ini adalah pengelolaan suatu objek wisata yang maksimal diserahkan kepada pemerintah setempat dan dikelola bersama masyarakat dengan sistem pembangunan yang berkelanjutan tanpa mengesampingkan kelestarian lingkungan dan budaya masyarakat sekitar.

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ABSTRACT

The title of paper “POTENTIAL OF SIMEULUE ISLAND AS A GREAT TOURISM RESORT”explained about the existence of the development of tourism in SIMEULUE Regency, particularly ecotourism in SIMEULUE ISLAND. Simuelue Island is known as an archipelago of Aceh with the richment of beautiful beaches, that is very stategic places fo foreigners to get surfing, because thre are a lot of high waves , also it has a various kind of unique animals, such as magpie.Simeulue Island rehabilitation is center for surfing was. The problem that is described in this paper is what is the potential of Simeulue Island as an ecotourism and what is the strategies to develop Simeulue Island as an ecotourism. Through this paper the author hopes, that the government is able to manage tourism in Simeulue Island working with the community without prejudice the preservation of natural and cultural resources are also other nearby destination such as the management of the on-site community, the management should be managed by local government working with the public to maximum manage. The theory used in this paper is theories in general tourism. The results obtained in this paper is the management of a maximum attraction submitted to the local government and community with a system of sustainable development without compromising environmental sustainability and cultural communities.

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Bismillahirrahmaanirrahiim.

First of all, I would like thanks The Almightly Allah SWT, for giving me His blessing, mercy and guidance. Because His pure will, I can immediately accomplish this thesis.

I would like to express a deep gratitude, love, appreciation, and thanks to:

• The Most influencing people in my life, my parents, Mr.Dahmir

and Mrs.Nurmi, I would like to express my great regard to both of my parents who grow me up, guide and take care of me and non stop praying. I present this paper for you.

• My beloved siblings Sis. Elmida, Brother Rudi , Zulfahmi , Basrizal, Sis. Nursyamsi , Brother Budimir, my beloved younger sister Anoi Lenni . In addition to all of my brother and sisters in law, my nephews and nieces. For them, I will do my best.

• Dr.Drs. Ridwan Hanafiah, S.H., M.A. as my supervisor and Drs. Umar Mono, Dipl. Tran., M.Hum as my reader. Thank you for the valuable time in my giving corrections and constructive critics in finishing this paper.

• Dr. Mathius C.A. Sembirig, M.A as the head of Diploma III English Study Program, who gives me a lot of knowledge.

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• Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A. as the Dean of Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera.

• All lecturers in Diploma III English Study Program for giving me advices and knowledge.

• Thank you very much to my beloved close friend : Ahmad Dhani Hasibuan, Wahyuda Pratama , Rahmad, Ryan Rosta Viryanza,

Wahyu Alamsyah, Hery Anggawan, Andrean Sucipto, Abun

Fauji Saragih ( Serge), Aya Syarifah Nst, Annisa Fatia, Tya

Anindi, Rizki , Rima Firgiani.

• All my friends in SOLIDAS, my friends in the Faculty of Culture Science.

• Also, Thank you very much to all of my bussiness partner, all my top Leader and crossline PT Melia Sehat Sejahtera. Then, especially I would like to say grattitude to : L. Rani, L. Fazal, L. Reza Habibi, L. Tomi, L. Agung, Jend. Rifqi, Jend. Ruslaini,

Jend. Nova, Jend. Nur, and Jend.Aji.

• Thank you very much to my beloved Girl Siti Maryam, on her praying, big support, caring, helpful efforts, and his love in finishing this paper.

• My best friends and Helmi Tamerlan and Ryan (It is difficult to explain about the kindness of both of you), my cousin Kak Dhita, Titien, Amira, Tari, Kak Aini

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(For helping in making paper),

Ira ( For inspiring me to find the references or my paper ), and all of my friends in class. Thank you for your support, cares and other things that help me to complete this paper. Thank you for the nice friendship during our study. I will be missing the days we spent together.

Finally, I do realize that this paper is stil far from being perfect. Therefore I welcome any constructive criticts and suggestions towards this paper.

Medan,

The writer,

Mahyarudin Salim

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUTHOR’S DECLARATIONS i

COPYRIGHT DECLARATION ii

ABSTRACT iii

ABSTRAK iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v TABLE OF CONTENTS viii

1. INTRODUCTION 1

1.1Background of Study 1

1.2Problem of Study 2 1.3Scope of Study 2 1.4Purpose of study 2 1.5Reason for Choosen 3

1.6Method of the Study 3

2. THE REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 4

2.1 tourism and tourist 4

2.2 Ecotourism 6 2.3 History of Aceh 10

2.3.1Aceh Province 10

2.3.2Simeulue Island 12

3. DISCUSSION 18

3.1Potential of Simeulue Tourism 18

3.1.1Simeulue Tourism 18

3. 1.2 Tourism wealth in Simeulue 20

3.2The Strategies of Simeulue Island as ecotourism Resort 21

3.3The object of Simeulue Tourism 22

3.3.1Ganting Beach 22

3.3.2Lobster 23

3.3.3Babah Island in Simeulue 23

3.3.4Octopus 23

3.3.5Tunggal Indah Beach 24

3.3.6Humming Bird ( Magpie ) 24

3.3.7Busung Beach 24

3.3.8Lake laut Tawar 25

3.4Problem in Tourism Developement 25

4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION 26

4.1Conclusion 26

4.2Suggestion 27

REFERENCES 29

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ABSTRAK

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ABSTRACT

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I. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of Study

Indonesia is one of the biggest archipelogic countries in the world, with more than 18,110 islands. Because of that Indonesia has the longest coastline in the world, almost 108,000 Km. The islands in Indonesia stretch almost 5,200 Km. The area of Indonesia is almost 5,176,800 Km2, consisting of land 1,919,443 Km2 and sea 3,257,357 Km2. This condition makes Indonesia known as maritime country.

The position of Indonesia which is around the equator, makes it have a tropical climate, with high rainfall and fertile soil, make Indonesia the best place for many varieties of plants and animals. So Indonesia has many tourism objects, specifically nature tourism and marine tourism.

Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is one of the province which has many nature tourism destinations. One of them is Simeulue Island. Simeulue island is an island of Indonesia, 150 km off the west coast of Sumatra. Simeulue was once a part of West Aceh Regency but was split off in 1999 and became an independent Simeulue Regency. Also, Simeulue is one of the best location of surfing internationally 2013 in Aceh. Championship of surfing is going to be held in 11-22 june 2013 by Atjeh Extreme Sport Championship ( AESC ) .

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Simeulue was close to the epicenter of the 9.3 magnitude 26 December 2004 earthquake. On 28 March 2005 a 8.7 magnitude stuck with its epicenter just off the south end of Simeulue Island.During the earthquake, Simeulue rose at least six feet on the western coast; this left the flat top of its coral reefs above high tide level leaving it dry and dead. On the east coast, the land was submerged, seawater flooding fields and settlements.We as local people must take care with the situation and condition of Simeulue Island nowadays . Then, we can find Simeulue Island as a resort remains for more attractive for tourism destination.

1.2Problem of Study

Simeulue Island has a tourism resort which is very interesting and outstanding to visit at . The problem raised by writer is what things to do tourists feels nice and comfort in Simeulue Island. Diving activity, seeing a beauitiful vista, waterfall, sunrising at the coast and beach for instance. Those all might be able make the foreigners interested in. So that, the percentage of tourists is growing every year.

1.3 Scope of study

• To describe about Simeulue society and potential of Simeulue Island as a great tourism resort.

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1.4 Purpose of Study

In writing this paper, there are two purposes, they are :

1) Giving description about the strengths and weaknesses of Simeulue Island as a tourism resort

2) Giving description about what things to do to tourists feel comfort in Simeulue Island

1.5 Reason for choosing of topic

Simeulue Island tourist become a good tourist destination because of outstanding and beautiful tourism resort. In adittion, it has rare species of Birds; magpie . The writer choose this topic so that visitors or foreign tourists become more interested in and care to protect magpie. Moreover, in order to show people either nationally or internationally toward potential of tourism resort in Simeulue Island.Though it has small island, yet it has big potency of tourism resort. Then, the government might be more care and see physically and naturally the atmosphere or condition of Simeulue Island .

1.6 Method of The Study

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1) observation is a kind of research that is used to find certain data by having survey to the place that we need to know in this case. The writer do a participant of observation in Simeulue tourism. Also, it is supported by certain data by collecting some books and journals that are relevant with Simeulue tourism in Aceh province.

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II. THE REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Tourism and Tourist

Theobald (1994) suggested that "etymologically, the word tour is derived from the Latin, 'tornare' and the Greek, 'tornos', meaning 'a lathe or circle; the movement around a central point or axis'. This meaning changed in modern English to represent 'one's turn'. The suffix –ism is defined as 'an action or process; typical behaviour or quality', while the suffix, –ist denotes 'one that performs a given action'. When the word tour and the suffixes –ism and –ist are combined, they suggest the action of movement around a circle. One can argue that a circle represents a starting point, which ultimately returns back to its beginning. Therefore, like a circle, a tour represents a journey in that it is a round-trip, i.e., the act of leaving and then returning to the original starting point, and therefore, one who takes such a journey can be called a tourist."

In 1941, Hunziker and Krapf defined tourism as people who travel "the sum of the phenomena and relationships arising from the travel and stay of non-residents, insofar as they do not lead to permanent residence and are not connected with any earning activity." In 1976, the Tourism Society of England's definition was: "Tourism is the temporary, short-term movement of people to destination outside the places where they normally live and

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work and their activities during the stay at each destination. It includes movements for all purposes. In 1981, the International Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism defined tourism in terms of particular activities selected by choice and undertaken outside the home. In 1994, the United Nations classified three forms of tourism in its Recommendations on Tourism Statistics:

a) Domestic tourism, involving residents of the given country traveling only within this country.

b) Inbound tourism, involving non-residents traveling in the given country.

c) Outbound tourism, involving residents traveling in another country. Today, three schools discuss on the roots of tourism. The French School, led by A. Houlot argued that the term tourism comes from the old Aramaic Tur, which was used for the trip, exploration and movement of people in the Bible. This word had been used, for the first time, when Moses begins his expedition to the lands of Canaán.Nevertheless, another school of thought - the Onomastic School - considers the origin of the concept not from a linguistic perspective but rather links it to the last name of the French aristocracy Della Tour. According to this school, after Carlos V signs a treaty with England in 1516, in celebration of this event, the future king gives the Della Tour family exclusive rights to conduct commercial

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transport and related businesses. Last but not least, a third school focuses on the Anglo-Saxon world, situating the Theobald´s development under the lens of scrutiny. Surmising that the roots of the word tourism comes from the Ancient Anglo-Saxon term Torn, these scholars found evidence to think the term was coined in XIIth century which by farmers to denote those travels with intentions to return. Over centuries, the meaning of the word has been shifted to be politically adopted. By the middle of the 18th century, the English noblemen used the term “turn” to refer to the trips undertaken for education, search and culture exploration. In reality, the purpose of the noblemen’s trip to the different parts of Kingdom was to acquire knowledge that was later useful for governing.

In support to Leiper´s account, M. Korstanje provided evidence that shows the Grand-tour was enrooted in the ancient Norse Mythology. Following the examination of legends and texts, this research focuses on the fact that Odin/Wotan represents the archetype of a travelling-god who explored the world to get experience and knowledge. Norse-related texts are indeed unique in this sense. Although the touristic-drive seems to be inherent to almost all cultures and times, Korstanje explains that only by the influence of Norse Mythology, the Grand-tour was accepted as a common-practice in England and Europe later.

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2.2 Ecotourism

Ecotourism, also known as ecological tourism, is responsible travel to fragile, pristine, and usually protected areas that strives to be low impact and (often) small scale. It helps educate the traveler; provides funds for conservation; directly benefits the economic development and political empowerment of local communities; and fosters respect for different cultures and for human rights.

Pro-poor tourism, which seeks to help the poorest people in developing countries, has been receiving increasing attention by those involved in development; the issue has been addressed through small-scale projects in local communities and through attempts by Ministries of Tourism to attract large numbers of tourists. Research by the Overseas Development Institute suggests that neither is the best way to encourage tourists' money to reach the poorest as only 25% or less (far less in some cases) ever reaches the poor; successful examples of money reaching the poor include mountain-climbing in Tanzania and cultural tourism in Luang Prabang, Laos.

Recession tourism is a travel trend, which evolved by way of the world economic crisis. Identified by American entrepreneur Matt Landau (2007), recession tourism is defined by low-cost, high-value experiences taking place of once-popular generic retreats. Various recession tourism

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hotspots have seen business boom during the recession thanks to comparatively low costs of living and a slow world job market suggesting travelers are elongating trips where their money travels further.

When there is a significant price difference between countries for a given medical procedure, particularly in Southeast Asia, India, Eastern Europe and where there are different regulatory regimes, in relation to particular medical procedures (e.g. dentistry), traveling to take advantage of the price or regulatory differences is often referred to as "medical tourism".

Educational tourism developed, because of the growing popularity of teaching and learning of knowledge and the enhancing of technical competency outside of the classroom environment.[citation needed] In educational tourism, the main focus of the tour or leisure activity includes visiting another country to learn about the culture, such as in Student Exchange Programs and Study Tours, or to work and apply skills learned inside the classroom in a different environment, such as in the International Practicum Training Program.

Creative tourism has existed as a form of cultural tourism, since the early beginnings of tourism itself. Its European roots date back to the time of the Grand Tour, which saw the sons of aristocratic families traveling for the purpose of mostly interactive, educational experiences. More recently, creative tourism has been given its own name by Crispin Raymond and

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Greg Richards, who as members of the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS), have directed a number of projects for the European Commission, including cultural and crafts tourism, known as sustainable tourism. They have defined "creative tourism" as tourism related to the active participation of travellers in the culture of the host community, through interactive workshops and informal learning experiences.

Meanwhile, the concept of creative tourism has been picked up by high-profile organizations such as UNESCO, who through the Creative Cities Network, have endorsed creative tourism as an engaged, authentic experience that promotes an active understanding of the specific cultural features of a place. More recently, creative tourism has gained popularity as a form of cultural tourism, drawing on active participation by travelers in the culture of the host communities they visit. Several countries offer examples of this type of tourism development, including the United Kingdom, Austria, France, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Spain, Italy and New Zealand.

The growing interest of tourist in this new way to discover a culture regards particularly the operators and branding managers, attentive to the possibility of attracting a quality tourism, highlighting the intangible heritage (craft workshops, cooking classes, etc.) and optimizing the use of existing infrastructure (for example, through the rent of halls and auditorium).

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Since the late 1980s, sports tourism has become increasingly popular. Events such as rugby, Olympics, Commonwealth games, Asian Games and football World Cups have enabled specialist travel companies to gain official ticket allocation and then sell them in packages that include flights, hotels and excursions.

The focus on sport and spreading knowledge on the subject, especially more so recently, lead to the increase in the sport tourism. Most notably, the international event such as the Olympics caused a shift in focus in the audience who now realize the variety of sports that exist in the world. In the United States, one of the most popular sports that usually are focused on was Football. This popularity was increased through major events like the World Cups. In Asian countries, the numerous football events also increased the popularity of football. But, it was the Olympics that brought together the different sports that lead to the increase in sport tourism. The drastic interest increase in sports in general and not just one sport caught the attention of travel companies, who then began to sell flights in packages. Due to the low number of people who actually purchase these packages than predicted, the cost of these packages plummeted initially. As the number start to rise slightly the packages increased to regain the lost profits. With the certain economic state, the number of purchases decreased once again. The fluctuation in the number of packages sold was solely dependent on the

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economic situation, therefore, most travel companies were forced to set aside the plan to execute the marketing of any new package features.

2.3 History of Aceh

2.3.1 Aceh Province

In the wake of East Timor's August 1999 referendum, hundreds of thousands have marched in support of a similar act of self-determination in the Indonesian region of Aceh, a region which also has endured decades of brutal military operations. Aceh is a province in Northern Sumatra, which, like most of Indonesia, is overwhelmingly Muslim. It has a population of around five million, and a long tradition of resistance to outside powers.

Islam likely first entered the Indonesian archipelago through Aceh sometime around the 12th century. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the port of Aceh became entangled, along with the rest of what now comprises Indonesia, in the European colonial powers' competition for worldwide political and economic dominance.

The British and Dutch were in competition for spices produced in Eastern Indonesia, for which Aceh was an international trading center. In an attempt to undermine Aceh's hold on the international spice trade, the British and Dutch carried their business (and rivalry) to West Java. After many parliamentary debates on the wisdom of attacking a sovereign state, in 1873

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the Netherlands issued a formal declaration of war and invaded Aceh. One of their primary rationalizations for this aggression was to counter what they perceived as Acehnese piracy, especially attacks on trading ships. The Acehnese resisted occupation and fought a war of resistance which lasted intermittently from 1873 to 1942. The conflict was the longest the Dutch ever fought, costing them more than 10,000 live.

In March 1942 Japan conquered the colonial forces in the Dutch East Indies. In August 1945, just days after the Japanese surrendered to the Allies, the Republic of Indonesia proclaimed its independence. Soon, however, both the British and Dutch were back in the region, though the Dutch did not return to Aceh.

Under the Linggarjati Agreement, mediated by Great Britain and signed by Indonesia and the Netherlands in March 1947, the Dutch recognized Indonesian sovereignty over the islands of Java, Sumatra, and Madura. Many Indonesians viewed the deal as a violation of Indonesia's independence proclamation of August 1945, which implied sovereignty over the whole territory of the Republic. The agreement sparked guerrilla fighting and led to another four years of violence and territorial disputes between the Netherlands and Indonesia.

Many Acehnese see the 1949 Round Table Conference Agreements as the first serious betrayal of their homeland. Brokered through the United

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Nations, the agreements provided for a transfer of sovereignty between the territory of the Dutch East Indies and a fully independent Indonesia. On December 27, 1949, the Dutch East Indies ceased to exist and became the sovereign Federal Republic of Indonesia, which in turn became the Republic of Indonesia when it joined the United Nations in 1950. The Kingdom of Aceh was included in the agreements despite not having been formally incorporated into the Dutch colonial possession. The Indonesian government then used armed troops to annex Aceh.

Although Indonesia has the largest Muslim population of any country, it is not an Islamic state. Most Acehnese have a less secular vision of Islam than Indonesians elsewhere in the archipelago, but compared to Iran, Afghanistan, and other more fundamentalist countries, Acehnese Islam tends to be relatively respectful of the rights of women. Its focus on community also stresses the importance of social and economic justice to an extent that runs contrary to Indonesian military hegemony.

2.3.2 Simeulue Island

Before the Islamic religion came into Simeulue island, the inhabited island in the form of fellowships which is led by a tribal chief. Areas inhabited by people called "Bano" is Teupah bano, bano simulul, reeds bano, bano bano sigulai and leukon. Each of these chiefs have their own

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autonomy and do not have a relationship in terms of governance and walk alone.

After the Islamic religion came into Simeulue Island, tribal government that turned into small kingdoms, the kingdom Teupah, simulul kingdom, the Kingdom sigulai, leukon kingdom, and the kingdom of reeds, each headed by a king called "BANGULU" and subject to under the rule of the sultanate of Aceh in Kuta Raja. during the deliberations have started there, where the kings with the customs, the religion, and village elders. The government finally disappeared after the entry of the Dutch Colonial in rencong earth ground Iskandar Muda.

In the sixteenth century, a scholar from West Sumatra Pagaruyung kingdom named Halilullah will perform pilgrim to Ka’bah by riding Ayar. He stopped for a moment in the kingdom of Aceh. Upon arrival there the Sultan asked to dissuade Halilullah perform pilgrimage, because he was asked by Sultan to islamize the people of Simeulue Island when it was named Island U.Halilullah do not know the direction of the road to Simeulu Island (Pulau U), then Sultan selected one of a beautiful woman ladies in waiting Sultan originating from the village of his birth Halilluah Simeulue Island to assist as a guide. Because this lady's maid girl is still a virgin and not to invite libel then by Sultan both married as husband and wife. Beautiful women's lady's maid named Si Melur. After marriage both of them sail to the island of Simeulue to Islamize the local people. In this

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Silmeulue Habibullah held by his students with Tengku Di Ujung of the name of his wife and Si Melur is the island of Simeulue U is named. And since it also is 100 percent Simelue population converted to Islam.

Simeulue district with an area of 198 021 ha occupied population of approximately 80,000 people. Languages of ethnic communities using Simeulue area beside Indonesian, Bahasa Lamamek or Sigulai and English Language Devayan. Simeulue natives have a unique ethnic style when compared to other ethnic groups in the region of Aceh.

In general the Simeulue eyed as Mongoloid race, yellow. In addition to speakers or ethnic Lamamek Sigulai and there's more Devayan third language used by the indigenous ethnic Leukon language, but the group's speakers Leukon diminishing population.

a. Simeulue District Autonomy

The struggle continues on, hope has begun to appear, child domestic work hard hand in hand, as well as contributing continued stream of sweat merges into the spirit of togetherness Simeulue children wherever he is. Rahmat Allah arrived with the enactment of Law No. 48 of 1999 concerning the establishment of Simeulue district and bireuen dated 12 October 1999, was inaugurated by the Ad Interim interior minister Faisal Tanjung in the Ministry of Home Affairs in Jakarta. In order to complete the formation of a district it should be made immediately the House of representative in

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Simeulue Regency. Therefore political parties struggle facing the interior minister, the House of Representatives for the formation of Simeulue Regency. In this description briefly described how the process of formation of Simeulue District Council. started on 12 April, 2000, for the coordination of 16 participants Election 1999 Political parties and KNPI district in Simeulue make a letter addressed to:

1. Interior minister

2. Minister of State for regional autonomy 3. Special region of Aceh provincial governor

b. Language

Simeulue language, consisting of devayan dialect, speakers with sub-region central Simeulue, in the bay, eastern Simeulue, SouthTeupah and West Teupah.

1. Jame language, with speakers Sinabang City area and surrounding. Example : Kamano kito pai ( Where Are We Going ? )

2. Sigulai language with native speakers territories west of Simeulue district, Alafan and Salang.

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3. Leukon language, with speakers only leukon region or village lafakha and rainbow.

Example : Ofel umormo ? ( How Old Are You? ) 4. Devayan language

Example : Araya kabarmo ? ( How Are You ? )

c. Art of Rapai Debus

Unlike the Nandong, Debus art requires incantations or prayers that iron must be learned by the parents or Khalifah. Because this art as a tool in addition rafai sound also use a sharp weapon, namely: Rencong, knives, machetes, chains, bamboo and even chainsaw engines that banged on the body / bodies, blessing prayers tadui objects sharps had been able to bend and even break. This art is the pride of the people of Simeulue in any event such as a wedding party and guests welcome, recited in the accompanying sounds rafai in Aceh and breathe the language of religion. , for example: “Di lasikin pasar bengkolan

( Bengkolan Market in Lasikin ) Di Sinabang mariam raya ( mariam raya in Sinabang ) Insya Allah mudah-mudahan

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( It wishes God Willing ) Tolong tuhan hawa binasa” ( God, please air disappeared )

d. Characters That Important Allies

Tgk. HalilullahVarious sources bring Islam firstly came to the Simeulue island was brought by a scholar who was ordered by the Sultan of Aceh is Tgk. Halilullah, later better known Tgk. Tip (tip grandmother) because she was interred at the tip of Simeulue Island, which is in the Gulf of Simeulue Kuta Padang Central Simeulue district. He of Alkan Minangkabau of West Sumatra, he came to Aceh or Aceh in order about to perform the pilgrimage to Holy Land, Mecca. That at that time he is willing to perform the pilgrimage, first enhance their knowledge. In new Aceh went to mecca. Events such as the naming Aceh porch mecca. in the Islamic kingdom of Aceh is the most advanced Islamic country in southeast Asia, Aceh is a reference to Muslims in the region. if there are difficulties in the field of religion will refer to Aceh.Sultan of Aceh asked Tgk. Halilullah to postpone his intention to perform the pilgrimage, for sultan wanted to give a tough task, but it is sacred, the time it was called the 'U' to Islamize the islanders 'U' is.

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As guidance or directions to the island of Simeulue (U) by the Sultan to marry Tgk. Halilullah with a girl from the island (U) which at that time was in the Sultan's palace is named Princess Simeulue (Simelur). Simelur a beautiful daughter, handsome and virtuous character is flawless and beautiful, look Muslim. so bid the Sultan received gladly by Tgk. Halilullah.

In the course of subsequent history, that Halilullah with his wife Melur beautiful princess stranded in Hope Island, west end of the island of Simeulue. landed next to the desert town of Kuta bay Simeulue born wife, Princess Simeulue. This field of Kuta area (Gulf Simeulue) Tgk. Halilullah with his wife to develop and teach the religion of Islam to the rest of Simeulue although there is also a Tgk duct area. Bakudō Stone.

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III. DISCUSSION

3.1 Potential of Simeulue Tourism

3.1.1 Simeulue Tourism

World tourism attraction invites many governments in the world to develop. As a source of income, tourism save huge potential. According to some experts, these days have become tourism businesses or third largest industry after oil and the arms trade. Some are even saying that tourism is the second largest business fields after oil. This needs to be an opportunity for local communities to develop agro-industry, with attention to quality and quantity. Another example is, every tourist who visits a country or region would require state or souvenirs from the area as a memorial to the travelers who can tell friends, family, colleagues. This is certainly the need to encourage people in the country or a tourist destination to work and produce the desired tourist souvenirs. Thereby, ultimately encouraging the growth of small industries is existing in the community.

From the examples above, the development of the tourism industry is also an incentive for employment in some sectors, either the tourism sector itself or sectors that support tourism. Thus, it is clear that the development of tourism has a positive impact on the economy of the

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country or the people in the tourist destination. With the development of tourism in a country or region will lead to expansion of economic resources for the community or the country of the destination.

Tourism is a complex phenomenon that involves the whole person and a human being has various aspects. From every aspect, the aspect that gets the most attention is the huge economic aspects, then developed a concept of the tourism industry which is a whole tourism activity. As an industry, tourism product issued which will be purchased by the buyer, ie travelers. There are a variety of products offered by the tourism industry can be grouped into three areas, namely; areas of attraction, tourist transportation and tourist services field. Field of attraction is something that is expected of motive tourists visiting the country or tourist destination. So the tourists will travel to a region or country to see tourist destination tourist attraction in the region or the country. Thus if a country or region has the intention to develop tourism in the region should consider the availability of tourist attractions that can attract tourists to visit the area.

Tourist attraction in this case can be either natural scenery, cultural diversity, historical heritage, society and so on. Field of tourist services is generated tourism product to meet the needs of tourists during the tourist destination country or region. Tourist services in question are hotels, lodging, restaurants, entertainment venues, tourism, and others. Product tourism industry is no less important than the other products are tourist

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transportation. This product is intended to serve tourists from place of origin to point of destination or hotel to tourist attractions. Developing or not a country or a region bustling tourist destination visited by tourists rely on third-tourism products produced by the country or the region. The better and competing products, more and more tourists are visiting the country or the region. On the other hand, the worse resulting product, the less tourists visiting the country or the region.

3.1.2 Tourism wealth in Simeulue

Before the tsunami was hitting Simeulue, people have been running to the hills. Though their soul survived, but their homes and possessions destroyed. Now they began to try to rise through the skills passed down by our ancestors that is weaving pandan mats. Together with the Norwegian Red Cross, the people who live in western Simeulue remoteness of the region started on the long road towards the future ...

As the stream of foreign exchange, the tourism industry is quite tempting for State purposes. Aside from foreign exchange bought by the

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travelers during the visit, the destination country or region also get economic benefit, such as tax revenue from business sectors related to tourism such as hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues etc.. In addition to a stream of foreign exchange, the tourism industry could also be the motor economic developement. As an illustration, the tourism industry needs to attract tourists needs to come to an area such as a hotel or inn. To meet the food needs of a hotel or inn, managers need a food-grade ingredients and fresh. To meet the needs of those looking for foodstuffs such as vegetables and fruits in the area around the location of the hotel or accommodation in order to obtain fresh material.

This needs to be an opportunity for local communities to develop agro-industry, with attention to quality and quantity. Another example is, every tourist who visits a country or region would require state or souvenirs from the area as a memorial to the travelers who can tell friends, family, colleagues. This is certainly the need to encourage people in the country or a tourist destination to work and produce the desired tourist souvenirs. Thereby, ultimately encouraging the growth of small industries is existing in the community.

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3.2 The Strategies of Simeulue Island as Ecotourism Resort

it can be said that the Simeulue can be said is potentially to be developed as a tourist destination. It can be seen from what is possessed by Simeulue island and the people who inhabit it.

1. As an archipelago, Simeulue has many beaches and underwater scenery with a variety of marine life is very beautiful. The height of Wave to be an interesting challenge for surfers to defeated. It is also delicious lobster which is superior cultivation of Simeulue people provide a special attraction for the tourists to enjoy.

2. As an archipelago, Simeulue has as many as 15 islands are inhabited and 27 uninhabited islands. To 27 uninhabited islands are very worthy to serve the resorts tourism. In the Simeulue island itself there are various kinds of tourism objects that can be developed. Mangkudo tomb stones in the West Teupah, Tengku Di Ujung tomb in Midle Simeulue , T Silaborit tomb in Central Simeulue, Dutch Fort in the South and West Teupah, Tabusalihon mosque in western Teupah. Sibigo bay which has beautiful sunken reef, Alus-Alus beach Looks island surrounded by white sand and very charming for water sports. Busung beach.

3. In addition to the natural potential, the customs are upheld by Simeuluese that also be potential for the development of tourism industry in Simeulue. Arts such as whistle (Debus), martial arts (Silat), Dance Angguk,

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Dance Andalas, Nandong is very interesting and has the potential to be used as cultural attractions. Buae (put the kids / menidurkan anak) Nanga-Nanga which is the local custom.

3.3 The Object of Simeulu Tourism

3.3.1 Ganting Beach

The Sloping white sandy beach is very beautiful and charming. suitable for swimming, snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach weekend.Perfect located in Kuala Makmur village, about 11 Km from the city Sinabang that can be achieved for 30 minutes. And it is also a prime tourist area, because the view is very beautiful and charming. In addition, this place is always be visited on a holiday arriving, especially by surrounding communities and from outside the region.

3.3.2 Lobster

Seafood is a mainstay food in this area, many kinds of seafood easily be found, especially lobster, shrimp fan, crab, squid, and other fish. Place this easy seafood sales in get in restaurants and restaurants in the city Sinabang. Marine area is already well-known even to seafood like lobster shrimp exported to Malaysia and Singapore. For fans of culinary seafood, this area is the food paradise. Various types of lobsters found here such as rock lobster and lobster pearls which are both featured crayfish.

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3.3.3 Babah Island in Simeulue

Babah island is one of the small island that has beaitiful cultural view. It is located in Teluk Dalam thati is not too far from the city.Babah Island, we moved to Langgeni. Underwater landscape with charming Kalan. In Langgeni Island, swept his right there is a small lighthouse that has been damaged by sea waves activities. Some of his foundation is tilted. The island itself is very beautiful, growing mangrove forests surround the island. Some animals, such as birds make this island as their habitat.

3.3.4 Octopus

Mr.Edi Hasnal swim very agile. Fish tubs snaking in the water looking for fish which is shutted down. Edi Hasnal suddenly struck , with a hand holding a marine animal shows his catch. The octopus who did not succeed in catching too big. In Sinabang Octopus price can be expensive. But this small octopus family is not only used as food not for sale.

3.3.5 Tunggul Indah Beach

The beach is very exotic, especially in the afternoon. you can soak up the beautiful sunset. Location This beach is located in the village of Busung, East Simeulue district. About 12 Km from Sinabang city. This beach has its own uniqueness that is the big rocks that exist after the Tsunami tragedy in 2004. Simeulue District Government supports this

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tourist spot in 2006. They make bathing and religious facilities in 2007 has made its path.

3.3.6 Humming Bird ( Magpie )

KUCICA forest (Copsychus malabaricus) also known as Stone magpie warbler that its state is threatened by poaching in Simeulue. This bird into the family Muscicapidae worms or birds. Scattered throughout the island of Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, and most of the island of Java. Some experts consider races of North Borneo Kucica-white eyebrows (Copsychus stricklandii malabaricus) as a separate species. This bird has a body almost entirely black, except for the bottom of the bright red to dull orange. There is a slight blue tinge on the head. Long tail in a state of shocked enforced or twitter. Body measuring 14-17 cm. Here's a photo humming bird remaining in Babang Island, Simeulue, Aceh.

3.3.7 Busung Beach

Edema beach is one of the attractions in Simeulue is much visited by local and foreign tourists. This beach has white sand beaches with waves suitable for surfing and swimming activities. With a background that has Teupah Island location is also attractive for diving activities, snorkeling and sport fishing. At this location especially during holidays is often used for family and sporting events such as - Volly funbike beach and marathon as well as art and cultural attractions. The beach is located in the village

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Busung, East Simeulue district, roughly located on the southern island of Simeulue within 11 Km from downtown Sinabang. also, can be achieved with a four wheeler and two wheeler for 20 minutes. This location is relatively close to the airport Lasikin.

3.3.8 Lake Laut Tawar

Simeulue island has two lakes one of which is Lake Laut Tawar who was in the Gulf in the Middle District of Simeulue. This is very strategic location to have enjoying fun-fishing. It has a silent water condition, there is no wave in the water. In addition , this place is suitable to have canoe as well as we are fishing, so it look more comfortable and outstanding to do. We can go there by motorcycle or car, that can be reached half an hour distance.

3.4 Problem in Tourism Development

The scope of activities of tourism in Indonesia by Indonesian Presidential Instruction No. 9 of 1969 is all the activities related to the promotion, traveling with all the necessary facilities, accommodation, recreation, services and facilities in other required by tourists. Thus to develop tourism there are 4 basic needs namely: (1) accommodation, (2) transport, (3) Services and (4) Places.

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IV. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION

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Conclusion

Various tourism potential possessed Simeulue became the main attraction for the tourists. But it was not enough to invite tourists more. Various plans of the government to promote tourism Simeulue.Without a great deal of attention from the central government and the provincial government is certainly necessary funding to build an area to be blocked even none at all.

With regional autonomy system currently applied in Indonesia into opportunities in lagging regions including Simeulue to explore its potential in generating local revenue to be used to build their respective areas.

Regional autonomy could raise theoretically the dignity of the area, but in reality not all areas to be developed due to local autonomy. Various causes make unimproved areas include working mentality of both executive and legislative officials are often not in favor of the people.

When seeing the development of political situation, economic, social and cultural Simeulue nowadays, Simeulue government efforts to develop tourism into a retrorika. Therefore, there needs to be awareness of the various parties, both government and society.

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4.2 SUGGESTION

Travelers tales both within and outside the country who visited Simeulue to the complain of lack of facilities make tourism development efforts in Simeulue be a tough challenge for stakeholders, especially local government Simeulue.

Simeulue Local Government is well aware that Simeuelue less attractive for investors to invest in the region. Therefore, the local government try to increase the attractiveness of Simeulue investors by developing various policies such as setting the direction of economic development policy. The direction of policy related to the tourism sector are:

1. Explore and develop the culture and traditional art that originated in the area of Simeulue resourced from the heritage of Islamic culture in order to support the maintenance of community harmony.

2. To promote cooperation between relevant agencies programmed with traditional institutions and artists in the community.

3. Arrange and fix the sights of nature and economically valuable marine tourism without damaging the environment, combined with the development of arts and culture unique souvenirs of Simeulue.

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4. Build and re-arrange the appreciation of art and customs are entrenched in society as an antidote to foreign cultures that can damage the moral and national identity.

5. Create a social climate that can open up broad opportunities for the public to play a role in applying the laws and customs in order to be obeyed and respected life.

In addition to setting the direction of wisdom, also the local government of Simeulue tourism area management plan directed at the concept of marine tourism and nature with the spirit.

The forthcoming development plan are as follows:

1. Build basking in the tourist area of Lasikin Coast to Coast Lambaya along 40 Km.

2. Build to support the tourist resort of Kuta Beach in Batu, Buluhhadek, Lafakha, Miteum, Babang, Langi.

3. Build tourist forests in Lok Ulo Lake, Pearl Lake and Suak Reed. 4. Maintaining sites like Tomb Tengku At the end.

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APPENDICS

a. Map

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b. Tomb

Sultan of Aceh asked Tgk. Halilullah to postpone his intention to perform the pilgrimage, for sultan wanted to give a tough task, but it is sacred, the time it was called the 'U' to Islamize the islanders 'U' is.

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As an archipelago, Simeulue has many beaches and underwater scenery with a variety of marine life is very beautiful. The height of Wave to be an interesting challenge for surfers to defeated. It is also delicious lobster which is superior cultivation of Simeulue people provide a special attraction for the tourists to enjoy.

d. Magpie

Magpie is one of the popular bird especially for Simeulue society, it is always be taken for some people who sell it till out of region.

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Magpie is one of the commercial bird with the expensive price. It is located in Babang Island, South Teupah, kampung Aie.

e. Busung Beach

Busung is one of the populer place to have recreation especially when we get holiday with our family. We cando many activities in suchassurfing, snorkling, volley ball, etc. It is located in southern of Simeulue. It needs 30 meanutes to get there by motorcycle or car.

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f.Lake Laut Tawar

Lake Laut Tawar is very nice and comfortable place especially for fun-fishing together wirh our friends. Also, it is very outstanding to have canoe in. It has a silent ater condition with no waves water activities. It is located in Teluk Dalam that is not so far from the sinabang city.