Availability of Facilities in Public Open Spaces to Support Tourism Programs

Abstract

Regional development through the tourism sector is not only related to the provision of employment and regional investment. However, it is also related to the availability of public facilities. Good management of public facilities and friendly to children and the environment is directly a part of tourism development. This study uses a qualitative approach in an effort to explain the availability of public facilities in open spaces to support tourism programs in Manado City. Research findings that public open spaces in Manado City have not met the needs in terms of the amount of space and functions and facilities that have not taken into account social, economic, environmental, and educational aspects. The management of very limited facilities has resulted in public open space that should be used as a medium for promoting tourism objects in supporting tourism programs through the smart city concept.