ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE PATHEK BEACH TOURISM AREA

Muhammad Zaid Nuriyanto; Sri Astutik; Bejo Apriyanto; Elan Artono Nurdin; Muhammad Asyroful Mujib

Muhammad Zaid Nuriyanto Geography Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jember
Sri Astutik Geography Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jember
Bejo Apriyanto Geography Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jember
Elan Artono Nurdin Geography Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jember
Muhammad Asyroful Mujib Geography Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jember

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to analyze the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the tourist area of Pathek Beach, Gelung Village, Panaurakan District, Situbondo Regency. The method used by researchers in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. The results showed that the Pathek Beach tourist area experienced a major impact from the covid-19 pandemic. Tourist visits from this tourist area have decreased drastically by up to 50%. The economy of the community around the Pathek Beach area, especially the traders, experienced a 50-75% decline in turnover during the pandemic.