<![CDATA[This journal is motivated by the involvement of local communities in the development process of the Silokek tourist destination located in Nagari Silokek, Sijunjung Regency. The purpose of this study is to explore and understand the active role played by local communities in supporting the development and progress of the tourism sector in the region, especially in the West Sumatra region. The method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative method that will present data according to the field, informants in this study are the Head of Pokdarwis, Nagari Secretary, Head of Silokek Tourism Management, Silokek Tourism Officers, Silokek Tourism Tourists, and Silokek Tourism Traders. For data collection methods carried out by participant observation, unstructured interviews and valid documentation. Data analysis methods are carried out by data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. While the data validity technique with extended observation analysis, increasing persistence, and triangulation. Researchers also show that to analyze the role of local communities in the development of Silokek tourist destinations. First, it shows that the active participation of local communities has a positive impact on the development and marketing of tourist attractions, while also maintaining local cultural and environmental values. This research examines the supporting and inhibiting factors for the development of the Silokek tourist destination. It also highlights the importance of community involvement in local tourism development to achieve sustainable development and the development and empowerment of high-quality local communities.]]>
