Eco-Wellness Strategy for Post-Mining Land Restoration Toward Sustainable Tourism Development

Abstract

Post-mining land is one of the environmental issues that requires an integrated and sustainable restoration strategy. This study aims to analyze the eco wellness concept as a model for post-mining land restoration developed into a sustainable tourism destination in the Kaolin Lake Bangka Belitung. The research method employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collection techniques including in-depth interviews, field observatios, literature studies, and policy analysis. The data Sources consist of primary and secondary data. Primary data were obtained through interview with 12 informants, including local government representative, destination managers, tourism practitioners, and local communities involved in tourism destination managers, tourism practitioners, and local community involved in tourism destinations development. Secondary data were obtained from scientific journals, book, previous research report, and strategic planning documents such as RIPPARPROV Babel. SWOT analysis was used to identify internal and external factors influencing the impelementation of eco-wellness tourism programs. The results indicate that the integration of ecosystem restoration, sustainable tourism development, and local community empowerment constitutes the main strength in creating ecological, social and economic value. This study concludes that Eco-wellness has the potential to become an applicable and replicable alternative model for post-mining land restoration, particularly when supported by policies, and multi stakeholder collaboration.