Institusion
Politeknik Pariwisata NHI Bandung
Author
Merry, Diana
Subject
GV1-1860 Recreation, Leisure and Tourism
Datestamp
2022-11-30 03:19:31
Abstract :
UNWTO (2019) explained that there are 5 main elements in gastronomy,
one of them is storytelling commonly called as interpretation. Interpretation is
divided into personal and non-personal interpretation. According to Staiff and
Bushell (2003), interpretations are accepted directly and indirectly through
different media and different ways. Direct interpretation involves face to face and
communication between visitors and tour guides during the time of the visit.
Kopi Luwak Sawarga as one of the attractions that provide education
related to civet coffee and allow local guides to provide personal interpretation.
This study aims to assess the interpretation techniques used by guides at Kopi
Luwak Sawarga as one of the triggers for an increasing number of visits each year.
Using aspects of EROT (Enjoyable, Relevant, Organized, Thematic) by
Ham (1992) as a race for good interpretation. Enjoyable aspects relating to varied
interpretations and involving visitor interaction, aspects relevant to interpretations
related to something that is already known, organizational aspects are
interpretations given sequentially and thematic aspects as interpretations that have
themes.
The method used in this study is a quantitative method in which data
collection is done through a questionnaire to visitors and an interview with one of
the guides in Kopi Luwak Sawarga. The results of this study indicate that the
interpretation techniques used by the guide in Kopi Luwak Sawarga are considered
to be good and very good in several indicators. But there are still some indicators
that are not optimal in every aspect, so the authors recommend some suggestions
for guide interpretation techniques in Kopi Luwak Sawarga.
Keywords: Gastronomic Tourism, Interpretation Techniques, Personal
Interpretation, EROT.